When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta GA
Distances
5K
About this race
About the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run
- Date: Saturday, August 8th
- Location: 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA
- Race Start/Finish: Charles R. Drew Charter School’s Junior and Senior Academy
- Unique Route: Participants will run through the back 9 holes of historic East Lake Golf Club
The Fun Run (400 meter dash) will take place in front of Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy after the 5K and is for ages 12 and under.
About the East Lake Foundation
- Founded: 1995 by Tom Cousins
- Mission: Ensuring equitable access to resources and supports for community members
- Focus Areas: Mixed-income housing, educational opportunities, community wellness, and economic activities
- Impact: Transforming disinvested communities into thriving neighborhoods
This innovative approach has proven that a community that had experienced disinvestment and a lack of opportunities for decades can be transformed into a neighborhood where children and their families thrive and experience increased upward mobility, improved health outcomes, and greater racial equity.
Purpose Built Communities
- Blueprint for Success: The East Lake Initiative has served as a national model
- National Impact: 27 additional Purpose Built Communities across the country
- Goals: Creating opportunities for residents and building strong, economically diverse communities
- Learn More: Visit www.eastlakefoundation.org
For more details about the race, visit the official page: Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run.
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