REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event 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!

💖 Beneficiary Information

• All proceeds benefit: Both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
• Girls of Excellence: 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.
• Hope Floats Foundation: Partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty.
• Scholarships: Tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.

🎉 Sponsor Information

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) Note: 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 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: 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 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 will receive a finisher medal.
• Photos: FREE race photos available.

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

🔄 Refund Policy

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

📦 Packet Pickup

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Location: Big Peach Running Co. Vinings/Smyrna

4624 Camp Highland Rd SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082
Tel: 770.405.8035

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Location: Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta

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

🗓️ Event Date

Date: April 18, 2026
Location: 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.