Description
Don't just stand there--run with the Wolves!
Join the Wolves of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) for the Run with the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile. ANCS has been hosting this fun and challenging 5K and 1 Mile walk/run since 2012. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Organized by the school’s PTCA, the Run with the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile combines our desire to promote healthy lifestyle choices and fitness awareness into one fun and family-friendly event. All are welcome to participate regardless of school affiliation. To learn more about our school, check us out at: https://atlncs.org. Please leave your REAL wolves at home, no dogs allowed at the event.
All Run with the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile participants who register by April 17, 2026 will be guaranteed a receive a limited edition 2026 Run with the Wolves t-shirt to commemorate your race experience! Runners who register after April 17 will be given a t-shirt based on availability of inventory.
Early Registration Pricing (valid January 6-February 27, 2026)
- ANCS Student, Parent/Caregiver, or Teacher/Staff*
- 5K Registration Fee: $25
- 1 Mile Registration Fee: $20
- General Public
- 5K Registration Fee: $30
- 1 Mile Registration Fee: $25
Regular Registration Pricing (valid February 28-April 3, 2026)
- ANCS Student, Parent/Caregiver, or Teacher/Staff*
- 5K Registration Fee: $30
- 1 Mile Registration Fee: $25
- General Public
- 5K Registration Fee: $35
- 1 Mile Registration Fee: $30
Last Call Registration Pricing (valid April 4-26, 2026)
- ANCS Student, Parent/Caregiver, or Teacher/Staff*
- 5K Registration Fee: $35
1 Mile Registration Fee: $30
- 5K Registration Fee: $35
- General Public
- 5K Registration Fee: $40
1 Mile Registration Fee: $35
- 5K Registration Fee: $40
Race Day Registration Pricing (valid only 7:15-8 AM at the race on May 2, 2026)
- 5K Registration Fee: $45
- 1 Mile Registration Fee: $40
*ANCS Student/Caregiver/Staff Discount applied at checkout.
Pre-Registered Race Bib and Shirt Pickup
Pre-registered for the race and/or ordered a race t-shirt only? Check out the times below when you can pick up race bibs and t-shirts. You are strongly encouraged to pick up your items before race day to avoid waiting in line right before the race!
- Thurs, 4/30: 2 pm to 6 pm at ANCS elementary campus (688 Grant St SE)
- Fri, 5/1: 7:30 am to 8:30 am at ANCS elementary campus (688 Grant St SE)
- Fri, 5/1: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at ANCS middle campus (820 Essie Ave SE)
Race-Day Registration and Bib Pickup
Walk up registration and bib/shirt pickup on the day of the race begins at 7:15am and ends at 8:00am (promptly). Please note that race day registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt and shirt sizes available are on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. We encourage you to register early to pay a lower registration fee and guarantee a t-shirt!
Course Map
5K Course Map is below.
Volunteer for the Race
Help us make this a memorable experience by volunteering for the race. There are volunteer opportunities before, during and after the event. Check back here the week of April 13 to view and sign up for a volunteer slot. Thank you for your help!
Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier
Run with the Wolves is an Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Registrants will be able to use their 2026 Run with the Wolves results when registering for the 2027 Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
Results
Following the race, click here for results on the race timing website. Awards will be given to the top 3 male/female/non-binary finishers in each of the categories below.
1Mile: Pre K; Age 5-6 ; Age 7-8; Age 9-10; Age 11-14
5K: Top 3 Overall; Top 3 Overall Masters 40+; Age 8 and under; Age 9-10; Age 11-12; Age 13-19; Age 20-29; Age 30-39; Age 40-49; Age 50+
Race Contact Info
Directions
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Middle Campus | 820 Essie Avenue | Atlanta, GA 30316
MapMyRun Map
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
