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 Details

• All Proceeds: Benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
• GOE: A program engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, cultural activities, and supported by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners.
• Hope Floats: Partners with swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty.
• Scholarships: Offered to children who might not otherwise 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 Information

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 Limit

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 Details

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: Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled).
• Pinned: Pinned in all four corners.
• Uncovered: Uncovered (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 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

• Overall: Awards for Male and Female.

🎽 Event Swag

• T-shirt/Tank: Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank– T-shirt/tank sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 30, 2026.
• Finisher Medal: Participants will receive a finisher medal.
• FREE Race Photos: Included for all participants.

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
Address: 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
Address: 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170, Marietta, GA 30068. Tel: 770.579.0444

📍 Location

180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk event page.