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.

💖 Benefiting Organizations

• Girls of Excellence: All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE), and Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta.
• 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.
• Empowering Girls: Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy.

🎉 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 Information

• Certified 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 and Pets: Strollers are permitted on the course, but pets are not allowed.
• Certification Number: (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 Details

The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services. In order 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

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 – T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 31st 2025.
• Finisher Medal: Finisher medal
• Race Photos: FREE race photos

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 24th from 4pm-6pm.
West Stride- 3517 Northside Pkwy NW #11, Atlanta, GA 30327

Friday, April 25th from 4pm-7pm.
Big Peach Running Co East Cobb/Marietta. 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

📍 Event Location

The race will be held at 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, please visit our official race page.