Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Fit City 5K
May
11

Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Fit City 5K

The Fit City 5K is the opening race of the 2024 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

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Brookhaven Bolt 5K
May
18

Brookhaven Bolt 5K

The Brookhaven Bolt 5K presented by Blade Injury Law is a Run/Walk/Stroller push through one of Brookhaven’s amazing neighborhoods, Ashford Park. The 2024 race will be held on Saturday, May 18th with an 8am start time. All proceeds from this annual event go to support Ashford Park Elementary School.

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Feathers 5K Run & Walk
Jun
8

Feathers 5K Run & Walk

The Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation's Feathers 5K is a community based and family friendly fund run and walk in which participants can "flock together" to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as a feather! The Feathers 5K will take place on Saturday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. at Oglethorpe University. The Feathers 5K benefits the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the additional stress that a cancer diagnosis could bring by providing assistance to patients in financial need. ACCF is dedicated to providing this critical financial assistance to adults living with cancer across our 17-county metro Atlanta service area. In 2023, ACCF provided over $400,000 in assistance to more than 1,500 metro Atlanta cancer patients in need.

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The Metropolitan 5K
Jun
19

The Metropolitan 5K

Join E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T , a 501(c)(3), for the 4th ANNUAL METROPOLITAN 5K. The race is held on Juneteenth to commemorate the holiday and bring awareness to the overall health benefits of physical activity and mental wellness, specifically in underserved communities.

The Metropolitan 5K exemplifies COMMUNITY and open to all fitness levels. Grab a friend or your family and come RUN YOUR RACE.

The proceeds from The Metropolitan 5K go towards programming and executing some of our most impactful programs such as the Back 2 School Drive and Holiday Giveback with Atlanta Public School students. Both E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T have transformed the lives of many children and adults through fitness and service.

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Run F.A.R. 5K
Jul
20

Run F.A.R. 5K

Sat. July 20th, 2024, 8am EST - Run F.A.R. 5K Run Walk

  • Held at Arabia Mountain, Atlanta, GA (Stonecrest)

  • Family friendly 5K run walk

  • Bringing awareness to the global pandemic of uterine fibroids.

  • Participate in person, virtually, or gift a registration to someone.

  • You can also donate to Pad The Pandemic Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 developed to help eliminate period poverty and unnecessary hysterectomies.

Sun. July 21st, 2024, 12pm - 4pm EST - Fibroid Awareness Brunch

  • Held at a private location, Atlanta, GA

  • Panel discussion of experts in women’s health, hormones and more.

  • Attendees will walk away with sound solutions to help foster healing!

  • SPACE IS LIMITED, BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Harvest Hustle 5K
Sep
28

Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Harvest Hustle 5K

Harvest Hustle 5K is the third race of the 2024 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

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Dyslexia Dash
Oct
19

Dyslexia Dash

The Dyslexia Dash 2024 can be run as an in-person race or as a virtual race.   You choose whichever one works for you. 

The in-person races will be held on October 19, 2024, at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30346.  The race will begin in the parking lot near the Von Maur store. The Dyslexia Dash will include both a 5km run and 1-mile kids run for those with big hearts but little legs (children ten years of age and under). The 1 mile kids' run begins at 8:00 am.  The 5km run begins at 8:30 am. All participants will receive a t-shirt at the end of the race.  There will also be a kids' play area, a disc jockey, an awards ceremony, and sponsor tents to visit.

For those attending the in-person race, you must be present to pick up your t-shirt or have someone pick it up for you.

For those choosing the virtual race, participants will run their own course and can post their times.  As soon as you register, you can run the race. The Dyslexia Dash website will be open to receiving postings of times on October 1, 2023, and will remain open until October 19, 2024. Participants will have the option to post their times via the Dyslexia Dash website, using text message or sending an email.  Virtual race participants will receive their race t-shirts through the mail during the week of October 21. 

So register today for either the virtual or in-person race. 

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GiGi's Playhouse 5K
Apr
27

GiGi's Playhouse 5K

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance! Our goal is to unite 1 million supporters of the Down syndrome community to say "We can and will accept you as you are!"

We are making one simple request to our participants: to get up and MOVE for acceptance! You can walk, run, jump, swim, ride, or play a sport; any type of physical movement can be done to show your support. The best part is anyone can participate! Host your very own event, or attend our 5k, 1 Mile, and Dash event on April 27!

Every attendee will receive a T-shirt and a discounted admission to Zoo Atlanta with their race bib! During the event enjoy a live DJ, bounce houses, concessions by RISE coffee & tea, and an exciting awards ceremony!

Create your team today! Raise funds and share your team's progress to increase awareness and acceptance!

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Zoo Atlanta Run Like Wild 5K
Apr
27

Zoo Atlanta Run Like Wild 5K

"Pan" you believe it? Registration for the in-person 5K is SOLD OUT! Registrations for the VIRTUAL 5K are still available!

In celebration of a more than 25-year legacy of care, global scientific advancements, and longtime conservation for a treasured species, this year’s featured species is the giant panda, in the home of the only zoo in the U.S. currently housing these beloved bears.

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Spring Chicken Run 5K and Fun Run
Apr
20

Spring Chicken Run 5K and Fun Run

Let's all lace up our shoes and get outside to do a 5K or 1 Mile Run / Walk. Join the other Spring Chickens in person or virtually as we run, jog, or walk for Sweetwater Mission. We truly appreciate your participation and ongoing support every year. We are back in downtown Powder Springs at the new Hardy Family Automotive Family Amphitheater. Register soon to be guaranteed your shirt size of your choice. We look forward to seeing all of you in-person again. See you on race day!

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5K for Kappie
Apr
14

5K for Kappie

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma will be hosting its 3rd Annual 5K for Kappie! This event is being held in honor of our late sorority sister, Catherine Williams, who passed away on June 2nd, 2020 after a courageous 13-month battle with osteosarcoma. Catherine Williams was 18 years old, and a recent graduate of North Atlanta High School. She was admitted to and excited to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020. In the week before her death, Catherine accepted an early bid and was initiated into the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma as a double legacy.

All proceeds from this event will go to CURE Childhood Cancer, a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families devastated by a childhood cancer diagnosis.

We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary life of Catherine Williams.

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Noonday Shanty
Mar
23

Noonday Shanty

  • Ernest W Barrett Parkway Northwest Kennesaw, GA United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make strides along the Noonday Creek Trail at the third annual Noonday Shanty 5&10k.

Why register?

  • T-shirt included with Registration

  • Team Registrations Available

  • Medals Awarded to Top Runners in Race Brackets

  • Supports Greenspace & Trail Projects in Town Center

  • Paved Course with Scenic Views

  • Two USA Track & Field Certified Courses

  • Peachtree Road Race Official Qualifying Event

Runners, walkers, and families are all encouraged to participate. Walkers are encouraged to register for the 5k distance.

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Snowball 5K
Feb
24

Snowball 5K

The Snowball 5K is a great way to finish out the winter season. Our USATF certified course will wind you through the Etowah River Park location and back where we will have a fully stocked donut bar and hot chocolate bar with toppings waiting for you! True Speed Photo will be joining us to capture all of the Snowball 5K memories, and you can download them for FREE after the race. Your finish time can be used to qualify for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

Each finisher receives a custom race bib, Snowball 5K hoodie sweatshirt, and the first 200 to register receive a finisher medal after crossing the finish line! This year's hoodie features a soft blend of cotton and polyester, with a front pouch pocket perfect for storage or keeping your hands warm. Unisex sizing.

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Run for Angels
Feb
3

Run for Angels

The RUN FOR ANGELS has been our annual fundraiser since its inception in 2003. All proceeds go to the operation of our shelter for teenage girls.

Our course is certified as PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER, so the RUN FOR ANGELS is a highly respected and well-attended event attracting hundreds of participants from all over the southeast!

START 2 FINISH (ORION RACING), will once again, professionally manage our race using the latest RFID disposable start and finish chip-timing technology to ensure the most accurate instant finish times possible! These precise times will be displayed on a flat screened television at the finish line. This system will also allow us to prepare for our awards ceremony quickly! Your race times will be emailed to you and will be available on our website!

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Run the Lights of Life 5K
Dec
2

Run the Lights of Life 5K

Start, or continue, a new holiday tradition and Run the Lights of Life!

The 5K run starts at 4:30pm and takes place on the beautiful campus of Life University during their annual holiday light show! As the run progresses, the sun will go down and the lights will come on!

After the run, stay and enjoy the holiday festivities, with caroling, hot cocoa, FREE photography, music, and FREE ENTRY into the Lights of Life!

Dress in holiday gear and add the festivities! We will play a mix of holiday music with our regular faves.

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Tipsy Taps 5K
Nov
19

Tipsy Taps 5K

JOIN US FOR A RUN FROM OUR MIDTOWN LOCATION TO THE BELTLINE LOCATION ALONG THE ATLANTA EASTSIDE-BELTLINE TRAIL! THIS USATF CERTIFIED COURSE IS A PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER!!

RACE BEGINS AT 11AM. PARTY WITH US AFTER WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, PRIZES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, FREE BEER!

ALL RACERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL!

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Paideia Slither 5K
Nov
11

Paideia Slither 5K

The annual Paideia Slither 5K course runs through the beautiful Candler Park neighborhood. The race begins and ends on the Paideia campus. Race begins at 8:00 am. A short Tot Trot on South Ponce is available for kids 7 and under after the completion of the 5K. The Paideia community, family, friends, neighbors, walkers, first time racers, and strollers are ALL welcome! (No dogs, please.)

Proceeds from the race benefit the Paideia financial aid fund.
All runners registered by October 27, 2023 will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.

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Warrior Run 5K and Fun Run
Nov
11

Warrior Run 5K and Fun Run

Sign up now for the Fifth Annual Warrior Run 5K and Fun Run through the beautiful Brittany neighborhood in Brookhaven.

Lace up your shoes for a Fun Run and/or the 5K, which is an official qualifying event for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Our event is open to runners (and walkers) of all ages. The Warrior Run is not limited to St. Martin's families! All runners, walkers, strollers, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

All proceeds from this annual event go to support St. Martin's Episcopal School's PTO!

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Dyslexia Dash
Oct
21

Dyslexia Dash

The Dyslexia Dash 2023 can be run as an in-person race or as a virtual race.   You choose whichever one works for you. 

The in-person races will be held on October 21, 2023 at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30346.  The race will begin in the parking lot near the Von Maur store. The Dyslexia Dash will include both a 5km run and 1 mile kids run for those with big hearts but little legs (children ten years of age and under). The 1 mile kids run begins at 8:00 am.  The 5km run begins at 8:30am. All participants will receive a t-shirt at the end of the race.  There will also be a kids play area, a disc jockey, an awards ceremony and sponsors tents to visit.

So register today for either the virtual or in-person race!

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Hammer Down Road Race
Oct
14

Hammer Down Road Race

Join us for the Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race!

Our course is USATF Certified and is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (GA15055WC)

Join us for the 13th Annual Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race on October 14, 2023!! Presented by JE Dunn Construction Company and benefiting For the Hope Partnership and the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative. The race begins and ends at JE Dunn Construction Company's office on Cumberland Parkway.

Register for our 10K, 5K or 1K Fun Run this year!

Earn a special patch with our 20LB 5K RUCK SACK option this year. Throw on a sack and ruck it up!!

BRING THE FAMILY - Rock wall, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals and more!!

Bring your hill speed to this race! Runners with the fastest time up the Quarter Mile King/Queen of the Hill, beginning on Bert Adams Drive and reaching the top of Mt Wilkerson Pkwy, earns the title! We will have additional timing on the course to record the hill climb.

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Ride for the Westside
Sep
30

Ride for the Westside

The second annual Ride for the Westside is a new run/walk/bike for a cause event to benefit Quest CDC and Westside Future Fund (WFF). Both organizations are working to bring affordable housing and economic justice to legacy communities on Atlanta’s Historic Westside. This event brings Atlantans from all walks of life together to get active and connect to benefit the Beloved Community in the cradle of the civil rights movement.

Ride for the Westside will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 8:00 am to noon with festivities beginning and ending at the WFF Campus at 970 Jefferson Street, NW Atlanta.

The event includes a secure 11-mile bike loop, a Heritage Walk highlighting neighborhood points of interest, and a 5k run (which is also a 2024 Peachtree Road Race qualifier).

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Harvest Hustle 5K
Sep
9

Harvest Hustle 5K

Harvest Hustle 5K is the third race of the 2023 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

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Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K
Sep
4

Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K

FAST COURSES FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, & STROLLER FRIENDLY

POINT to POINT COURSE

POST RACE PARTY featuring music, breakfast from Flying Biscuit Café, vendors, and more

SHIRT & MEDAL for all 10K and 5K Finishers

FREE PARKING & EASY ACCESS TO MARTA at the both starts

FAMILIES SAVE $5 per registrant when registering a minimum of 3 participants in one transaction

BACK FOR 2023 - FREE SHUTTLE BACK TO START AREA PARKING

2023 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MILES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

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Hot Pursuit Glow Run
Aug
26

Hot Pursuit Glow Run

Both our 5K and Fun Run courses bring you from the street to the trail on the west side of Murphey Candler Lake, and back to the park where the Fun Run ends. The 5K continues on Candler Lake East through the beautiful neighborhoods and ends at the park entrance.

All proceeds will be used to support the Brookhaven Police Department's "Shop with a Badge" Christmas Program. The Shop with a Badge or similarly named programs are held in numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. All funds raised through race registration fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships will be divided up equally among our city's underprivileged children. The children will be escorted by participating police officers, sheriff's deputies, troopers, and other first responders to pick out much-needed items and maybe a toy or two. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will bring a smile to a child's face as they are able to experience the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning.

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Run F.A.R.
Jul
15

Run F.A.R.

Get off the hot beaten pavement and come spend a beautiful July morning running or walking the serene trails at Still Family Farm, right outside Atlanta GA, in support of The Fibroid Pandemic's 2nd Annual Run F.A.R. 5K run/Walk for FIBROID AWARENESS & RESOURCES. The award ceremony will be held immediately following the 5K. The Run F.A.R. 5K was created to help humans with a uterus make informed decisions as they embark on their journey to healing uterine fibroids. Your support of our event will help raise funds to provide education on the available resources to overcome uterine fibroids. A portion of the proceeds will go to Pad the Pandemic, a 501(c)3 nonprofit developed with the vision to help eliminate period poverty and unnecessary hysterectomies.

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The Metropolitan 5K
Jun
19

The Metropolitan 5K

Join E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness along with Cause of Effect for THE METROPOLITAN 5K race on Monday, June 19th at 8AM. Come be a part of something bigger and support your community. All ages and skill levels are welcomed.

We look forward to seeing you race day!

We value family.
We value integrity.
We value community service.
We value professional partnerships.
We value overall health/wellness of the body and the mind.

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Summer Sun Run
Jun
10

Summer Sun Run

The Summer Sun Run 5K is the second race of the 2023 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

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Atlanta Pride Run
Jun
4

Atlanta Pride Run

The Atlanta Pride Run returns on June 4, 2023 both in-person and virtual!

The Atlanta Pride Run is a charity 5K walk and run dedicated to uniting the community to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by HIV. This event is for every one of every ability and a great time to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. And yes, we are a Peachtree Qualifier race!

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Feathers 5K
Jun
3

Feathers 5K

The FEATHERS 5K is a community based and family friendly FUNDraiser event in which participants can “flock together” to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as a feather!

The 5K run/walk will be held on the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven, Georgia. There will be a short distance "fun run" for young children who are not participating in the 5K race.  This rain or shine event will include snacks, beverages, participant t-shirts, and medals for the top finishers. 

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Brookhaven Bolt 5K
May
20

Brookhaven Bolt 5K

The Brookhaven Bolt is a 5K Run/Walk/Stroller push through one of Brookhaven’s most beautiful neighborhoods, Ashford Park. The 2023 race will be held on Saturday, May 20th with an 8am start time. All proceeds from this annual event go to support Ashford Park Elementary School.

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Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Fit City 5K
May
13

Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Fit City 5K

The Fit City 5K is the opening race of the 2023 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

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Gigi's Playhouse 5K
Apr
29

Gigi's Playhouse 5K

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance! Our goal is to unite 1 million supporters of the Down syndrome community to say "We can and will accept you as you are!"

We are making one simple request to our participants: to get up and MOVE for acceptance! You can walk, run, jump, swim, ride, or play a sport; any type of physical movement can be done to show your support. The best part is anyone can participate! Host your very own event, or attend our 5k, 1 Mile, and Dash event on April 29!

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Spring Chicken Run
Apr
29

Spring Chicken Run

Let's all lace up our shoes and get outside to do a 5K or 1 Mile Run / Walk. Join the other Spring Chickens in person or virtually as we run, jog, or walk for Sweetwater Mission. We truly appreciate your participation and ongoing support every year. We are back in downtown Powder Springs at the new Hardy Family Automotive Family Amphitheater. Register soon to be guaranteed your shirt size of your choice. We look forward to seeing all of you in-person again. See you on race day!

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5K for Kappie
Apr
23

5K for Kappie

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma will be hosting its 2nd Annual 5K for Kappie! This event is being held in honor of our late sorority sister, Catherine Williams, who passed away on June 2nd, 2020 after a courageous 13-month battle with osteosarcoma. Catherine Williams was 18 years old, and a recent graduate of North Atlanta High School. She was admitted to and excited to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020. In the week before her death, Catherine accepted an early bid and was initiated into the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma as a double legacy.

All proceeds from this event will go to CURE Childhood Cancer, a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families devastated by a childhood cancer diagnosis.

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Zoo Atlanta Run Like Wild 5K
Apr
22

Zoo Atlanta Run Like Wild 5K

Ready, get set... charge! Run through the Zoo at the third-annual Run Like Wild 5K! This is Atlanta’s only 5K race where you might catch a glimpse of giraffes, elephants, or gorillas!

Show us your wild side, dress up in your finest stripes, spots or feathers, and let’s run for the reticulated giraffe, this year’s spotlighted species! All proceeds support Zoo Atlanta’s superior animal care and education and conservation programs.

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