Mary Lin Elementary Rocket Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

2025 Mary Lin Elementary Rocket Run

Date

• When: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Race Schedule

• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM
• 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 AM

Event Overview

Join the fun Sunday, May 3, 2026. Gather with your friends, neighbors, and family for a run or walk featuring beautiful Candler Park neighborhood streets and the Freedom Park Path. All proceeds from the event benefit the Mary Lin Elementary PTA.

Start/Finish Location

• Location: Mary Lin Elementary School, 586 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Course Information

Course time limit:

• 5K: 59 minutes (19 minute/mile pace)
• Fun Run: 30 minutes (30 minutes/mile)

• Age Guidelines: 5K participants under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult while on the course.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE AT ANY TIME

Course Maps

• 5K: VIEW HERE
• Fun Run: VIEW HERE

Event Details

• Shirts: Limited Edition 2026 Rocket Run Shirts available to participants who register prior to April 17th (T-shirt availability and sizing are not guaranteed for participants registering after April 17th)
• Family Friendly: Start time - 5K: 8:00 AM, 1 Mile: 9:00 AM
• Participants: Runners, Walkers, and Strollers welcome
• Qualifier: AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier

Event Day Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Race Day Number Pick-Up & Registration opens
• 8:45 AM: Race Day Number Pick-up & Registration closes
• 8:00 AM: Rocket Run 5K start
• 9:00 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run start
• 9:30 AM: 5K Awards

Online Registration Closes

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM

More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit this link.