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!!

💖 Beneficiaries

• Girls of Excellence: All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
• Life-Changing Experiences: GOE is a program 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.
• Swimming Scholarships: Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty.
• Assistance Programs: Scholarships and 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

• Certification: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes.
• Qualifications: Serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race.
• Stroller Policy: Strollers are permitted on the course.
• Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed on the course. Note: No strollers or pets allowed.

⌛ 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 Device: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.
• Visibility: Please confirm that your bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso.
• Condition: Bib should be unaltered and pinned in all four corners.
• Results: Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.

🌐 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

Overall (M/F)

🎽 Event Swag

• T-Shirt: Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank—T-shirt/tank sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 30, 2026.
• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a finisher medal.
• Race Photos: FREE race photos will be available.
• Note: Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

💵 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 and Location

Date: April 18, 2026

Location: 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA

Register for the race here.