2026 Kettle Krush 5K

Event Overview

Join in the fun of the 12th annual Kettle Krush 5K run/walk or new this year, a 1K run/walk for ages 6 and over or a Tot Trot for ages 5 & under! Come help the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary “krush” poverty, homelessness, and human trafficking while supporting veterans and youth enrichment in metro Atlanta.

Registration

• Online Registration: Register here online, or in person at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta through May 15.
• Mail Registration: If registering by mail, checks must be received by Friday, May 8.
• Check Payment: Checks should be made payable to SAWA with Kettle Krush written on the memo line.
• Mailing Instructions: Mail check and registration form to Kettle Krush, c/o PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366.

Bib and T-Shirt Pick Up

• Pick Up Days: Thursday, May 14 (4-7 p.m.) and Friday, May 15 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Big Peach Running Co.
• Race Day Pick Up: On race day beginning at 7 a.m.

Awards

• Overall Awards: 5K awards to first overall and masters male and female winners.
• Age Group Awards: Kettle medals on ribbons to the top three male and female finishers in 16 age categories (10 & under - 80 & over).
• Participation Medals: Medals will be given to 5K and 1K race day participants.
• Trot Ribbons: Tot Trot participants will receive ribbons.

Team Competition

• Team Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the members of the top team with the most participants (minimum of 10).
• Categories: Individual, school, business, church and running club.
• Contact Information: For more information, contact Dawn Menear at dgmenear@gmail.com.

Questions?

• Facebook: Please see facebook.com/KKAtlanta5K.
• Email Contacts: Contact Cheryl King at clkingga5@gmail.com or Gary Jenkins at pacesetr@bellsouth.net.

Event Details and Schedule

• 5K and 1K: Starts at 8:00 AM.
• Tot Trot: Starts at 8:45 AM.

Race Information

Location: 4385 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA

Date: May 16, 2026

For registration and more details, visit Kettle Krush 5K Registration.