15th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K
Newnan, GA
Sat, May 1, 2027
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When
Saturday, May 1st, 2027
Where
15 W Washington Street, Newnan GA
Distances
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Typical weather
56–76°F · some rain risk
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56–64°F
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65–81°F
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59–82°F
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49–65°F
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62–82°F
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54–77°F
dry
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47–71°F
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2019
65–83°F
dry
2018
49–77°F
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61–72°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: May 1, 2027
- Location: 15 W Washington Street, Newnan, GA
- Participants: More than 1,000 expected
- Link: Race Details
Race Management
- Organizer: Start2Finish Atlanta
- Timing: RFID chip timing for accuracy
- Course: USATF Certified (#GA19094WC)
- Qualification: Qualifier for Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Awards and Prizes
- Winners: Medals and CASH prizes for Top 5K Male & Female winners
- 1st Place: $500 plus a FREE pair of shoes from Dragonfly Running Company
- 2nd Place: $250
- 3rd Place: $100
Impact of Participation
- Mission: Changing lives and helping bring children to their forever families
- Founded: 2013, with a vision for raising awareness about orphans
- Community: Over 1,000 participants and volunteers committed to raising money for adopting families
- Charity: RACE for the Orphans, Inc.
Registration Details
- Who: Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome
- T-shirt: Guaranteed to all who register by April 25th
- Early Registration: Ends at 11:59 PM on April 25th: price increases by $5.00 on April 26th
- Phantom Runner: Available with the purchase of a $20 t-shirt
Additional Information
- More Info: Visit www.racefortheorphans.org for more details.
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