Redemption Race

January 1, 2027 • Westside Park • Atlanta 

Everyone Starts at 0.0 

A new year gives everyone the same thing: Another starting line. Whether you’re chasing a PR, getting active again, walking your first 5K, or simply looking for a meaningful way to start the year, The Redemption Race is built for you.

Run it. Walk it. Start again.

No perfect pace required.

No fitness level required.

No explanation required.

Just show up.

You’ll line up with runners, walkers, first-timers, comeback stories, and people who simply decided they wanted to begin the year moving forward

THE Atlanta January 1 experience

It is a celebration of fresh starts, second chances, comeback stories, and the decision to keep moving forward.

Expect an energetic race-day atmosphere, premium event gear, a meaningful finisher medal, music, community, and plenty of moments worth remembering.

Whether you finish in 20 minutes or 60, the accomplishment is the same:

You showed up.

The race will be held in Westside Park.  Atlanta's largest greenspace.  There is plenty of parking and a scenic route for all participants. 

All 5K participants receive Redemption long sleeve T-shirt & Finisher Medal.  

Race will be chip timed - set a baseline or beat your personal best.  Awards by age group and overall male & female placer.

It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.  Take the leap and bring a friend.

Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration

It’s a race, yes—but it’s also a reset.