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!!

🎗️ Causes We Support

• Beneficiaries: All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
• GOE Mission: GOE is a program engaged in life-changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, and cultural activities supported by a comprehensive system of mentors.
• Hope Floats Initiatives: Partners with swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty.

🏅 Event Sponsorship

REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is 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)

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 Information

TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:

• Visible: Clearly visible on the front of the torso.
• Unaltered: Not folded or wrinkled.
• Pinned: Pinned in all four corners.
• Uncovered: Not covered by jackets, fuel belts, etc.

Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.

🌍 Virtual Participation

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 Information

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.
Finisher medal.
FREE race photos.

Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

📆 Refund and Pickup 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

🔗 More Information

For further details about the race, please visit REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk.