Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta

Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact Meredith.

Regular Registration (ends 8/11):

• 5K:  $30
• 10K:  $35u
• Half Marathon:  $50
• Virtual:  $35

Last Minute Registration (ends 8/16)

• 5K:  $32.50
• 10K:  $37.50
• Half Marathon:  $52.50

Race Day

• 5K:  $35
• 10K:  $40
• Half Marathon:  $55

**Save $5 with No Swag Option (No Shirt)

*All participants registered by 8/7 are guaranteed a shirt.  Afterwards, they'll be while supplies last.

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We'll be running an out and back on the Atlanta BeltLine starting & finishing at New Realm Brewing.

We’ll capture your start and finish times, and all results will be awarded based on your net chip time.

Click Here for the 5K Course Map

Click Here for the 10K Course Map

Click Here for the Half Marathon Course Map

August 7th:  Last day to register for guaranteed shirt size

August 16th:  Early Packet Pickup - New Realm Brewing

• 4:00 - 7:00 pm

August 17:

• 6:00 AM - Check In Opens
• 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Starts
• 7:30 AM - 10K Starts
• 8:00 AM - 5K Starts

Swag and Finisher medals!

Finisher medals to the first 240 registered! All others will receive a finisher medal.

We have awards in all races as follows:

• Top 3 Overall M/F
• Top 3 Overall Masters M/F 
• Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F 
• Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F
• Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.  

Everyone will get a race shirt guaranteed in their size until 8/7 and a popsicle at the Finish!

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a GROUP/TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

• 5+:  $2.50 off
• 11+:  $3.75 off
• 21+:  $5 off
• 51+:  $6.25 off
• 100+:  $7.50 off

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2025. The number of spots available is based on the total registration.  see event website

Can't make it out to the event site on race day? Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award?  Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!", then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Popsicle Virtual 5K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib below!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Popsicle5k #fivestarntp  #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime anytime through Race Day at 11:59 PM.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.