The Race 2026

🏃‍♀️ The Race 2026: ROOTED

The Race 2026 is coming, and this year we are celebrating what keeps us grounded and growing strong. Year 9 centers on being ROOTED in community, culture, and purpose. Since 2018, The Race has built a powerful foundation of wellness, unity, economic impact, and cultural pride, and we are excited to honor those roots as we continue to evolve.

🎉 The Race Weekend Experience

The Race weekend offers more than a run. It is a high energy experience focused on connection and impact. Participants can enjoy a vibrant expo, a world class half marathon and 5K, and virtual options for runners and walkers everywhere. The weekend also includes our Community Impact Service Day, where volunteers and partners come together to support meaningful work in local neighborhoods.

📅 Race Weekend Schedule

• Thursday, October 1st: Welcome Day & Night
• Friday, October 2nd: The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
• Saturday, October 3rd: The Race Half Marathon + 5K
• Sunday, October 4th: Community Impact Service Day + The Race Day Party!

👕 In-Person Registration Includes

• Participant gear: The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
• Expo access: Access to The Race Expo, Social & Speaker Events
• Timed race: Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race
• Charitable contribution: Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund

🌍 Virtual Registration Includes

• Virtual gear: The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
• Included shipping: Packet shipping included
• Results access: Access to virtual results reporting
• Charitable contribution: Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund

🔄 Planning and Updates Timeline

• Transfer Policy: All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2026 in the format selected.
• Packet Pickup: All packets must be picked up at The Race Expo on Friday, October 2nd. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited.
• Transfer Deadline: Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 30th at midnight.
• Race Retreat: Add The Race Retreat experience to your registration - more details to come!

💵 Registration & Pricing Schedule

• November 28th: Black Friday Registration Opens - $79 Half - $29 5K The Race Retreat $35
• November 29th – January 19th: $85 Half - $45 5K, The Race Retreat $50
• January 20th - July 31st: $90 Half - $50 5K, The Race Retreat $50
• August 1st – August 31st: $100 Half - $55 5K, The Race Retreat $50

💖 About The Race

The Race Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Race. The Race Foundation, through its activities and giving, empower, support, and uplift Charitable Partners and Small Businesses Partners, with an emphasis on partners representing Black people and underserved communities in the realm of health, wellness, and access to health & wellness resources.

🤝 Charitable Impact

• Service projects: Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations.
• Expo features: Curate a robust expo featuring small and Black-Owned businesses.
• Weekend conclusion: The Race weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party!
• Community funds: $5 of EVERY race registration fee will go into a Charitable Impact Fund.

🔗 More Information

Visit The Race Official Website for Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.