The Race 2024

🎉 The Race 2024 at a Glance

The Race 5K is at capacity as of 10/3/2024! Thank you RACErs for another Sell Out year of the 5K! We keep upping the goal and you keep crushing it!! Let's sell out the HALF MARATHON too and make it the largest party on the pavement in The Race's 7 year history!

Learn More & Register

🌍 Event Overview

• Theme: A deep dive into Black Culture & Run Culture and their intersection.
• Purpose: Supports black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.
• Features: Live expo, half marathon, 5K race, virtual participation, and Community Impact Service Day.
• Motto: A race for the Culture by the Culture!

📅 Race Weekend Schedule

• October 3rd: Welcome Night Event
• October 4th: The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
• October 5th: The Race Half Marathon + 5K
• October 6th: Community Impact Service Day + The Race 2024 Day Party!

📍 Venue Locations

• Welcome Events: Various Locations TBA - 10am-5pm
• Welcome Night Event: The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 - 6-9pm
• The Race Expo: Impact Event Center, 2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344 - 11am-7pm
• Community Impact Service Day: Various Locations - 8am-11am

🏅 In-Person Registration Benefits

• Includes: Participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch.
• Access: The Race 2024 Expo, Social & Speaker Events.
• Timing: Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race.
• Contribution: To The Race 2024 Charitable Impact Fund.

💻 Virtual Registration Benefits

• Includes: Participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch.
• Shipping: Packet shipping included.
• Reporting: Access to virtual results reporting.
• Contribution: To The Race 2024 Charitable Impact Fund.

🔍 Key Information and Updates

• Deferrals: 2024 Deferrals entered November 24, 2023: non-refundable.
• Transfers: Registrations are transferable but non-refundable.
• Packet Pickup: Must be done at The Race 2024 Expo.
• Retreat Experience: Exclusive Welcome Day Experience and post-race pampering available.

💰 Registration & Pricing Schedule

• November 24: $64 Half - $24 5K
• November 25 - January 15: $73 Half - $33 5K
• January 16 - July 31: $79 Half - $38 5K
• August 1 - August 31: $90 Half - $45 5K

🤝 About The Race

The Race was initiated in November 2017, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace.

Since its inception, the event has drawn participants from all over, fostering community spirit and support for black owned businesses.

❤️ Charitable Impact

The Race Foundation focuses on empowering and uplifting charitable partners and small businesses, particularly those serving Black and underserved communities.

• Service Projects: Organized with local charities.
• Expo: Featuring small and Black-Owned businesses.
• Impact Fund: $5 from every registration fee supports local charities.
• Participant Contributions: Opportunities to donate directly to Charity Partners.