18th Annual Run Like Hell 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 18th Annual Run Like Hell 5K.

The largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5K fundraisers, with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery. This year’s race returns to Oakland in the Spring for the third year in a row, showcasing the beauty of Oakland's gardens. Participants encouraged to “run like hell” while the Oakland grounds are “pushing up daisies”.

📅 Race Details

• Date: April 5, 2025
• Location: 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• After Party: Fun after-party hosted by Republic Social House for participants aged 21 and over.

🏃‍♀️ Race Day Information

Please plan to arrive at least 30 min before race time to stretch and get ready to run. The race winds through the roadways of the historic cemetery. The keyhole course is entirely paved and gently rolling with soft turns.

👻 Ghost Runners

Want to support the cause but don’t want to break a sweat? Register as a “ghost runner”! Ghost runners pay the race registration fee and a small shipping fee to have the race t-shirt sent to them after the event. This is a great way to support Oakland!

🎽 Additional Race Information

• T-shirts: All 5K runners will receive a commemorative Run Like Hell 5K t-shirt.
• Participants: Runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels are welcome. Leashed dogs and strollers are also allowed during this event.
• Discounts: Historic Oakland Foundation members receive $5 off their Run Like Hell entries via email.
• Contact: If you did not receive the email with promo code, please contact abeckner@oaklandcemetery.com.

💰 Fundraising

All proceeds from Run Like Hell benefit Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery, where Atlanta’s history comes alive.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to runners in the following divisions: the overall male, female, and non-binary: the overall Masters male, female, and non-binary: and the top three male, female, and non-binary age group winners in 14 age groups from 10 & under to 70 & over. The awards ceremony will take place following the race on April 5.

👕 T-Shirts

All registered 5K runners will receive a commemorative Run Like Hell t-shirt.

🎭 Costume Contest

Join the Run Like Hell costume contest! Prizes will be awarded at our awards ceremony to the most creative costumes in the following categories: Best Adult, Best Youth, Best Group, Best Dog.

📋 Event Details and Schedule

📦 Packet Pickup

Packets include your official Run Like Hell 5K shirt, instructions to participate, and special offers from our community partners.

• Thursday, April 3: 2 – 6 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center
• Friday, April 4: Noon – 6 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center
• Race Day: Packet pick-up begins at 3:30 p.m. (No race day registrations will be accepted.)

🚗 Parking

Limited street parking is available around Oakland Cemetery. We encourage participants to use rideshare or MARTA when visiting the site (King Memorial MARTA Station is a short walk from Oakland Cemetery).

For more details and registration, visit the Run Like Hell 5K race page.