Run With Maud 5K Run/Walk

Run With Maud  - 5K Run/Walk
Date: August 23rd
Location: Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formally Westside Park) - 1600 Johnson Rd. Atlanta, Ga. 30318

Join us on August 23rd at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park for the annual Run With Maud 5K event—more than just a race, it’s a powerful act of remembrance, unity, and purpose. Held in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, this event stands as a tribute to his life and a call to action for justice, equality, and lasting change. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply show your support, your presence is a meaningful step toward building stronger, more inclusive communities.

The Run With Maud movement embodies the belief that every life matters and every community deserves to thrive. By participating, you’re helping to continue Ahmaud’s legacy through the work of the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. Proceeds from the event support scholarships for aspiring students, youth empowerment programs, and social justice advocacy efforts aimed at creating a more equitable future.

Come run with purpose. Come stand for justice. Come Run With Maud!

*Virtual Participant shirts will be mailed beginning August 19th -Virtual participants DO NOT have to attend packet pick up or race day.

Early Packet Pick-Up
Skip the race-day lines!
📍 Big Peach Running Co. – South Fulton - 5829 Campbellton Rd SW Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30331
📅 Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Race Morning Schedule – Saturday, August 23
6:30 AM – Race Number Pickup Opens at Playground Pavillion
7:00 AM – Pre-Race Welcome Program
7:40 AM – Warm-Up Session
8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
 
📍 Location & Parking
Venue: Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park)
Address: 1600 Johnson Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Parking: Available at the Shirley Clarke Franklin Park Parking Lot

see site map below

The Run With Maud 5K will be held rain or shine. However, the occurrence of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation.

Race officials closely follows weather forecast and other outside factors that may result in a cancellation or delay. Participants and volunteers will be alerted via email and social media at the first sign an event may be canceled or delayed.

In the event of lightning within eight miles of the event location, it is mandated the event be delayed for 30 minutes following the lightning strike. Participants, volunteers and spectators will be asked to take cover at a designated shelter or in their vehicles.

Please understand some outside factors that cause a delay or cancellation are unpredictable and may not allow for advanced warning. Race officials will always ensure and even err on the safety of its participants and volunteers as a matter of policy.

Run with Maud Virtual 5K

Virtual Participant shirts will be mailed to the shipping address provided in RunSignUp

You can complete your 5K run or walk anywhere in the world — your neighborhood, a favorite trail, a treadmill, or even on vacation.
Run any time that works for you, but we encourage you to join in spirit with our in-person participants on Friday, August 23rd.

Once you’ve completed your race:

Submit your time on our RunSignUp Results Page
Download your official finisher certificate to celebrate your accomplishment