REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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: A program engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, and cultural activities supported by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners.
• Hope Floats Foundation: Partners with high-quality 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 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 and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. Cert number GA23014DJ.
• Strollers: Strollers are permitted on the course.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed on the course.
• Note: No strollers or pets allowed.

⏰ Timing and Limits

• 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 Device: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.
• Bib Requirements: Confirm that your bib is visible, unaltered, pinned in all four corners, and uncovered.
• 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 and 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.
• Finisher Medal: All participants receive a finisher medal.
• Race Photos: FREE race photos for participants.

💵 Refund Policy

All registrations are final and non-transferable.

📦 Packet Pickup

Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 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 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST at Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170, Marietta, GA 30068. Tel: 770.579.0444

📅 Event Details

Date: April 18, 2026

Location: 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA

For more information and registration: REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk