Live Like Josh

Event Overview

The Josh Waldrep Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) started to honor Josh and raise awareness about the condition Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, (CVS). The Foundation is proud to sponsor scholarships to the University of West Georgia, Carrollton High School, and donations towards finding a cure for CVS.

Event Details

• Date and Time: April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM
• Location: University of West Georgia Athletic Complex
• Events: 5K run and 1.1 mile walk
• Touchdown Dash: Open to children 12 and under at 6 PM

Race Information

The 5K will start from the University of West Georgia stadium home ticket booth at 6:30 PM. It will travel around the Athletic complex and showcase the stadium, the wolf statue, and several other athletic fields. The 1.1 mile walk will loop around the beautiful Wolves Football Field from start to finish line.

• Team Participation: Sign up as an individual or as a team to win a team prize for the most participants.
• All Abilities: All abilities are welcome to join the fun.
• Post-Race: Enjoy pizza with friends at the Stadium Concourse after the race!
• Virtual Event: Can't make it to race day? Sign up for our virtual event!

Awards

Race medals for the 5K will be awarded in the following categories:

• Overall: Male and female overall winners
• Age Groups: Awards for 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
• Medal Categories: Male and female for each age group

Packet Pick-Up

• Early Packet Pick-Up: 4/27 to 4/29 from 10 AM - 6 PM at SoleRoots Store, 150 Maple Crossing, Carrollton, GA 30117
• Race Day Pick-Up: Starts at 5 PM at the University of West Georgia Stadium Concourse
• Check-In Time: Closes at 6:15 PM for the race to start on time at 6:30 PM

More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the following link: Live Like Josh Race Registration.