Empower Thousands To Take
Their First Step Towards Light,
Hope, and Transformation.

Join City of Refuge Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 for their annual 5k event and traverse Atlanta's historic Westside and bustling Downton. All proceeds support the mission of City of Refuge to
bring light, hope, and transformation to individuals and families transitioning out of crisis.

The race will start and finish at 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314. The 5k course is an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. All awards will be based on gun time. You may run or walk with a stroller; however, please start at the back. Dogs are welcome, but they must be on a leash!

More Ways to Give

Our housing and youth programs are in need of diapers and wipes! We are asking runners to partner with us to help collect diapers and wipes for our programs. 

We have two ways that you can get involved:
1. Bring diapers or wipes to the race. We will have a box for you to put your donation in when you arrive.
2. Order diapers and wipes off City of Refuge's Amazon Wishlist.

All donations must be brand new and unopened.

Welcome to the 2025 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5k, one of metro Atlanta's favorite charity runs, and an
Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

Join us at 8 am on Saturday March 22, 2025 in Brookhaven's beautiful Blackburn Park. Runners and fans can kick the morning off right with a fast course, lots of good cheer, and the knowledge that 100% of race proceeds go directly to support the important work at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Walkers are welcome and will start immediately after the runners.
As always, we are excited that the Cherry Blossom 5k continues to draw so many family groups that include young runners and children in strollers every year. For everyone's safety and enjoyment we ask that all participants continue to be considerate of those runners working towards a competitive time and mindful of small children. If you prefer, you are welcome to join our walkers for a beautiful morning stroll through Blackburn Park.

Make strides along the Noonday Creek Trail at the fourth 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.

The Inaugural Be Well Shamrock Dash will be held on Saturday March 15, 2025 at the Town at Trilith. The race will be a vibrant and festive event aimed at bringing the community together supporting The Trilith Foundation. Register by February 27 to be guaranteed a t-shirt as well as one in the size of your choice. *** Anyone who registers race day is NOT guaranteed a shirt.***

Due to expected high race numbers, we highly encourage all of our registrants to pick up their race bib and shirt at early packet pick-up.

🍀Charitable Cause: Trilith Foundation - Trilith Foundation believes that enriched lives enrich lives. When we think of enrichment, we appreciate the definition: enhancing the quality of something.

When our lives are enriched mentally, physically, spiritually, and relationally, we in turn enrich others. The challenge is, today many of us find ourselves exhausted, lacking margin, desperate for inspiration and connection. We need enrichment so we can flourish while we live out our gift of telling stories to the world.

🍀Attire: Whether you are running, walking, or dashing to the finish line, we encourage you to wear your best green attire and shamrock-inspired gear. Think leprechaun hats, four-leaf clovers, and lots of sparkle!

🍀Post-Race Celebrations: After the 5K, stick around for the awards ceremony! We'll be handing out medals and prizes to the top finishers in each age group.

🍀Explore the Health & Wellness Market at the Be Well Shamrock Dash! After crossing the finish line, take a stroll through our vibrant Health & Wellness Market, featuring local vendors, wellness experts, and fitness gear to help you live your healthiest life. From nutritious snacks and hydration stations to holistic health products and fitness accessories, there's something for everyone! Whether you're looking for ways to fuel your post-race recovery or seeking new ways to enhance your wellness journey, this market has it all.

Come for the race, stay for the wellness!

🍀Who Can Join: The event is open to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Runners, walkers, and holiday enthusiasts are all welcome.

Georgia Aquarium’s 5K walk/run returns for its eighth year. Starting and finishing at some of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown Atlanta, this Peachtree Qualifier 3.1-mile course is a quick "out and back" run/jog/walk for all ages.

Can't make it downtown? There's a virtual option just for you! No matter where you live, we want you to run for the ocean.

Whether your motivation is running your first 5K, getting back in shape, preparing for the Peachtree Road Race or a longer distance race, by participating you'll make an impact on aquatic animal conservation.

All proceeds for the 5K go toward the Aquarium's research and conservation initiatives here at home and across the globe. This furthers the understanding of the ocean's animals to aid in their survival for generations to come

The Snowball Drop 5K kicks off 2025 and is the first race of the Snowball Series! Our USATF certified course will wind you through the Etowah River Park location and back where we will have a donut bar and hot chocolate bar with toppings waiting for you! True Speed Photo will be joining us to capture all of the Snowball Drop 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 and Snowball Drop 5K Hoodie. (unisex sizing) If you register for all 3 races in the Snowball 5K series, you will receive a Snowball Series gift at the end.

For twenty-three years, our community has opened their hearts and laced up their shoes for the children who call Angel's House home. Since the first run in 2003 and opening its doors in 2004, Newnan-Coweta Angel's House, Inc. has provided more than 40,000 restful nights to hundreds of children removed from dire situations. A non-profit, licensed community-based children's shelter, Angel's House provides vital services to foster children who are victims of abuse and neglect.

Our ability to provide these services is dependent on support from gracious donors and runners like you! The Run for Angels is our sole fundraising event. Many of you have supported us in this event for years and we greatly appreciate your continued generosity. We hope you will join us for the 23rd Annual Run for Angels 5k/10k Road Race and Fun Run on February 1, 2025.

Sign up now for the Warrior Reindeer 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!

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.

This is a rain-or-shine event; however, in the case of extreme weather, race updates will be posted here and emailed to all participants. Safety of all participants, spectators, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and law enforcement will always be our first priority.

Should severe weather cause a cancellation, runners are encouraged to complete their race virtually.

No refunds.

The inaugural 5K Holiday Hustle will be held on Saturday December 7, 2024 at the Town at Trilith. The race will be a vibrant and festive event aimed at bringing the community together for a great cause. The event promises a unique and exciting way to kick off the holiday season, all while supporting Piedmont Cancer Wellness.

Who Can Join: The event is open to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Runners, walkers, and holiday enthusiasts are all welcome.

Holiday Costumes: Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday attire, adding to the joyous atmosphere.

Post-Race Celebrations: After the 5K, there will be a celebration featuring music, and activities suitable for all ages, ensuring fun for the entire family.

Health & Wellness Vendor Market: Explore and Shop! Maybe find the perfect Christmas present for the health guru in your family.

Charitable Cause: The event benefits Piedmont Cancer Wellness, which provides essential support and wellness programs for cancer patients and their families.

By participating in the first annual 5K Holiday Hustle, individuals not only engage in a healthy and festive activity but also contribute to a meaningful cause, supporting the ongoing efforts of Piedmont Cancer Wellness to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. To learn more about Piedmont Cancer Wellness, please visit their website. https://www.piedmont.org/cancer/support-services/wellness

Proceeds from the Trilith Holiday Hustle will benefit Cancer Wellness and Oncology Services at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. As part of our purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch, Piedmont Fayette Cancer Wellness understands that fighting cancer includes much more than treatments and medicine. Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette offers a dedicated network of oncology specialists, including physicians, nutritionists, navigators, social workers and wellness coaches. Working with the patient’s care team, we provide personalized programs to strengthen a patient’s body, mind and spirit.

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 November 4, 2024 will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Packet Pick Up is on Friday , November 15,2024 from 11:30 -1pm at Paideia School High School Commons - 1509 Ponce De Leon Ave Atlanta, GA 30307 or Race morning beginning at 7:00am.

Official CHIP timing provided by Start 2 Finish Atlanta.

On your mark, get set, GO! It’s time for the KSU annual tradition of the Turkey Trot 5K hosted by the Department of Sports and Recreation. Get moving by participating in this 3.1 mile race before Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy the looped course held on the paved walking trail with 2 bridge features and beautiful views of a 9 acre lake. Gather your friends and colleagues to run (or walk)!

Join us for Agape's Run 4 Love on November 2nd!

Agape serves 200 school-age children year round in innovative, in-school and after-school academic support programs, and 40 senior citizens providing a vibrant, social, safe community.

Agape provides a supervised, safe haven in the after-school programs at a time of day when teen crime and teen pregnancy spike among unsupervised youths.

Dental Dash is Better than Ever!

Free race photos! Free on-site parking only steps from the Start/Finish/Event, a pretty and safe route, and more. We're so excited and we hope you'll join us!

Dental Dash raises funds to support the DDD Foundation’s programs providing dental treatment to more than 4,600 developmentally disabled patients. We're so grateful for your support!

Food, music, and fun! Race shirts and medals for finishers (late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal). Gold tooth trophies for category winners. $200 cash prizes for top male, top female, and top wheelchair, and a $500 cash prize for the largest team (can include virtual runners)!

The Nightmare on Main 5K is the final race of the 2024 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

Get your Halloween costume ready to hit the road!

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

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. 

Join us for the 14th Annual Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race on October 12, 2024!! 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.

NEW THIS YEAR - 10K Co-Ed Relay! Bring a partner and tackle the 10K distance together. Partner #1 will run the 1st loop, passing the race number to Partner #2 who will run the 2nd loop.

BRING THE FAMILY - Bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendor village and more!!

KING AND QUEEN OF THE HILL - 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.

The third annual Ride for the Westside will support Westside Future Fund's Our Next Chapter campaign raising critical funding to support the organization's efforts to equitably revitalize historic westside neighborhoods into a place Dr. King would be proud to call home. The organization is 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 28th 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 Peachtree Road Race qualifier).

The day includes free food and fun activities for the whole family.

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!

FAST COURSES FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, & STROLLER FRIENDLY

POINT to POINT COURSE

POST RACE BISCUITS & BEER PARTY featuring music, breakfast from Flying Biscuit Café, and more.

SHIRT & MEDAL for all 10K and 5K Finishers

FREE PARKING & EASY ACCESS TO MARTA at both starts

WAYS to SAVE:

• Families can save $3 per registrant when registering a minimum of 3 participants in one transaction.

• Join a team and save $5 per registrant. (See FAQs for more details.)

SHUTTLE BACK TO START AREA PARKING

2025 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT BREATHESTRONG CF

IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US IN PERSON, CHECK OUT OUR "TO GO" OPTIONS

Family Friendly NIGHT TIME GLOW RUN

• Finisher Medal for 5K finishers as they cross the finish line

• Free Race Shirt for 5K and Fun Run participants

• Tot Trot has the option to purchase a shirt

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. Register by August 15 to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice.

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.

Run, walk or hike anywhere in the world between August 1st and 31st.

Go solo or join a two-person team. 50, 100 or 200 miles.

Join us to show the world that we run together against discrimination, prejudice and racism. We run for real change and that starts with one sister or mister at a time reaching across the race lines. Running is our vehicle and connection is our superpower. Invite your friends (open to men and women) to team up for this important virtual event!

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!

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.

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.

The Summer Sun Run 5K is the second 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!

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.

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!

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!

"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.