Events
5K Stroller, Run & Walk
FAMILY Stroller Roll
Kids 1-Mile Run
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.itstartswithme2.org.
Place
Austell, GA US 30168
Description
Join us for the annual 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, including runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and even your four-legged friends. A stroller or child is NOT required to join the fun—everyone is invited to walk, run, and roll together!
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live Music: Get pumped with high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving and motivated all morning long.
⏱ Chip-Timed Race: Every step counts! Enjoy accurate, official race timing for all participants.
👕 Participant Perks: All registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a bag of fresh fruit.
Register by June 28, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt!
🎁 Vendor Village & Giveaways: Browse community vendors, grab some goodies, and enter to win exciting prizes.
📸 Free Race Photos: Capture the joy, sweat, and finish-line moments with complimentary downloadable race photos.
⭐ Special Guests: Keep an eye out for surprise appearances from notable guests throughout the event!
👟 Kids' Fun Runs: Little runners can join in on the fun with the 1-Mile Kids Run and the toddler 50-Meter Dash.
🎽 Special Edition Race Bib: Donate $30 or more and receive a limited-edition bib — our heartfelt thank you for supporting the cause!
Race Categories and Start Times:
Kids 1-Mile Run: Begins at 7:30 AM for ages 5-12.
5K Run/Walk & 5K Stroller Roll: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT.
Toddler Dash: Scheduled after the awards ceremony
It Starts With Me 2, a nonprofit organization that continues encouraging Healthy Living for the entire family. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities through education, nutrition, and physical fitness.
The venue offers ample free parking adjacent to the start line. Overflow parking is available at the Word of Faith Cathedral, directly across the street.
We encourage participants to get creative by decorating their strollers and dressing their children in fun costumes.
Don't miss out on this exciting event that promotes healthy living and community engagement. Sign up today and let's make this a memorable day for everyone!
**Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller ***
On-site registration will increase by $5.00.
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