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

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 PTO.

Event Date and Time

• Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM
• 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 AM

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)
• Course Time Limit: Fun Run - 30 minutes (30 minutes/mile)
• 5K 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

• T-Shirts: Limited Edition 2026 Rocket Run Shirts available to participants who register prior to April 19th (T-shirt availability and sizing are not guaranteed for participants registering after April 19th)
• Family Friendly: 5K - 8:00 AM, 1 Mile - 9:00 AM
• Participation: 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

• Registration Closes: Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
• Registration URL: Register Here