REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

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. Join us as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!!

🎗️ Beneficiary Information

• Proceeds benefit: Both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
• GOE's mission: Engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, cultural activities and are embraced by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners dedicated to supporting them on their journey.
• Hope Floats aims: Partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty.
• Scholarship details: Tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.

🏅 Sponsorship

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 Details

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)

No strollers or pets allowed

⏰ Time and Timing

• 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.
• Submit Accurate Times: Confirm that your bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso, unaltered, pinned in all four corners, and uncovered.
• Results: Published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.

💻 Virtual Option

VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail prior to race day.

🏆 Awards and Event Swag

• AWARDS: Overall (M/F)
• EVENT SWAG: Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank—T-shirt/tank sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 30, 2026.
• Included: Finisher medal
• And more: FREE race photos.

💵 Refund Policy

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

📦 Packet Pickup

Thursday, April 16, 2026: 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST at Big Peach Running Co. Vinings/Smyrna, 4624 Camp Highland Rd SE, Suite 200, Smyrna, GA 30082, Tel: 770.405.8035

Friday, April 17, 2026: 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST at Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170, Marietta, GA 30068, Tel: 770.579.0444

📅 Event Date

The event will take place on April 18, 2026, at 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA.

🔗 Register Here

For more information and to register, please visit REaDy to Run 5K.