Race Information

REaDy to Run 5K
Atlanta, GA
City Location
Fulton County
Cobb County
Apr 20, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
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    REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children.  The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause.  

    All proceeds benefit SwemKids, nonprofit school-based program that teaches children introductory swimming lessons and water safety skills and Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights & Justice. 

    REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.

    COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. Strollers are permitted on the course. Pets are not allowed on the course. (Cert number GA23014DJ)

    TIME LIMIT: 5K  - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.

    TIMING:  The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.  In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:

    ·       Clearly visible on the front of the torso

    ·       Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)

    ·       Pinned in all four corners

    ·       Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

            Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad. 

    VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill on race day only. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail two weeks after the race. 

    AWARDS:             Overall (M/F)

    EVENT SWAG***: Short-sleeve T-shirt — T-shirt size and race medal cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 31st, 2024.

                            ***Finisher medal 

                                  FREE race photos

    ***  Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

    REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable. 

    PACKET PICKUP:  Thursday, April 18th West Stride Atlanta     3517 Northside Pkwy NW #11, Atlanta, GA 30327         4-6pm.             

    Friday, April 19th- Big Peach Running Company- 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170 Marietta, GA 30068 4-7pm.                                 

     

                                  

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