Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.theraceuc.com.
Place
East Point, GA US 30344
Description
The Race 5K is at capacity as of 10/3/2024! Thank you RACErs for another Sell Out year of the 5K! We keep upping the goal and you keep crushing it!! Let's sell out the HALF MARATHON too and make it the largest party on the pavement in The Race's 7 year history!.
#THERACE2024 #BLACKCULTURE #RUNCULTURE #RUNTHERACE #REPTHERACE - www.theraceuc.com - @therace_uc on IG - @TheRaceUC on Facebook
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The Race 2024 - A deep dive into Black Culture & Run Culture and the intersection of the two!
The Race is a road race weekend event that supports black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities, committed to delivering a top-notch, world-class race with excellence at every step. The Race weekend features a live expo, half marathon and 5K race, virtual options to participate from your hometown, and Community Impact Service Day. A race for the Culture by the Culture!
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The Race 2024 Weekend
Thursday, October 3rd – Welcome Night Event
Friday, October 4th – The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 5th – The Race Half Marathon + 5K
Sunday, October 6th – Community Impact Service Day + The Race 2024 Day Party!
The Race Weekend Venue Locations
Thursday, October 3rd- Welcome Day Events - Various Locations TBA - 10am-5pm
Welcome Night Event at The Gathering Spot - 6-9pm
384 Northyards Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Friday, October 4th - The Race Expo + Packet Pick Up + Meet & Greet - 11am-7pm
Impact Event Center - 2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344
Saturday, October 5th - The Race Half Marathon & 5K - 7am-11:00am
Impact Event Center - 2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344
Sunday, October 6th - Community Impact Service Day - 8am-11am
Various Locations
Projects and Locations SIGN UP HERE
Sunday, October 6th- The Race 2023 Wrap Up Day Party- 12noon-3pm
Monday Night Garage - 933 Lee St. SW, ATL 30311
Visit www.theraceuc.com for more information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.
In-Person Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:
- The Race 2024 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
- Access to The Race 2024 Expo, Social & Speaker Events
- Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race
- Contribution to The Race 2024 Charitable Impact Fund
- Access to The Race 2024 Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch
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Virtual Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:
- The Race 2024 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
- Packet shipping included
- Access to virtual results reporting
- Contribution to The Race 2024 Charitable Impact Fund
- Your personal Community Impact Service Day project included in the final total hours + earn The Race CISD patch
Planning and Updates Timeline:
-2024 Deferrals were entered November 24, 2023. 2024 Deferrals will need to visit their RunSignUp account to make any updates or changes to their registration. Please note deferrals are non-refundable and cannot be deferred again. 2021, 2022, and 2023 deferrals have expired and can not be redeemed for The Race 2024.
-All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2024 in the format selected. There will not be refunds issued on registrations due to changes in race presentation.
-All packets must be picked up at The Race 2024 Expo on Friday, October 4th. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for participation in The Race 2024.
-Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 30th at midnight. Follow instructions HERE. Please note that In-Person participant packets will not be mailed out. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for The Race 2024 experience.
-Add The Race Retreat! experience to your registration. The Race Retreat 2024 features: Exclusive Welcome Day Experience, Custom made Tote Bag from CamSwank, post- race pampering + food +drink, and more TBA.
Registration & Pricing Schedule.
- November 24th – Black Friday Registration Opens - $64 Half - $24 5K The Race Retreat $30
- November 25th – January 15th - $73 Half - $33 5K, The Race Retreat $50
- January 16-vJuly 31st - $79 Half - $38 5K, The Race Retreat $50
- August 1st – August 31st - $90 Half - $45 5K, The Race Retreat $50
- September 1st – September 14th (or sell out) - $95 Half - $50 5K, The Race Retreat $50
- September 15th – October 3rd (or sell out) - $100 Half - $50 5K , The Race Retreat $50
- October 4th at The Race EXPO (if available) - $100 Half - $50 5K
- The Race 2024 Virtual Pricing Schedule $75 VIRTUAL Half, $35 VIRTUAL 5K (includes shipping) -How to convert your registration from In-Person to Virtual or From Virtual to In-Person (by 9/25/2024)
How to Change your Race from 5K to Half Marathon or Half Marathon to 5K (by 9/30/2024)
How to Transfer your registration to someone else (by 9/30/2024)
Visit www.theraceuc.com for information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.
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About The Race
In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced.
Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race.
And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.
October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact + #Elevate was successfully executed!
October 1st-4th The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE
September 30th- October 3rd The Race 2021 #UNITY
September 29th-October 2nd - The Race 2022 #ALLLOVE
October 5th-8th - The Race 2023 #REPRESENT
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Charitable Impact
The Race Foundation
The Race Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Race.
The Race Foundation, through its activities and giving, empower, support, and uplift Charitable Partners and Small Businesses Partners, with an emphasis on partners representing Black people and underserved communities in the realm of health, wellness, and access to health & wellness resources.
The Race Foundation will positively impact the community in the following manner:
- Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations
- Curate a robust expo featuring small and Black-Owned businesses and expose a motivated audience to patronize those businesses
- The Race 2024 weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday, October 6th!
- $5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.
- Participants will have an opportunity to earmark donations directed to Charity Partners via RunSignUp Donations.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Airport, Expo, & Race Day Shuttle Options
THE RACE TRANSPORTATION HOST
The Race is proud to announce returning partnership with Platinum Luxury Transportation to provide shuttle services for our RACErs coming from all over the world for The Race 2024 Weekend.
Platinum Luxury, LLC has partnered with The Race to offer the transport options listed below.
Visit https://platinumluxuryatl.com to build your reservation TODAY!
AIRPORT TRANSPORT
Group Shuttle Service from Airport to Downtown ATL (within 10 Mile Radius of downtown Atlanta)
DEDICATED PICK UP TIMES BASED UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHTS.
$70.00 ROUND TRIP
Arrivals
Thursday, October 3rd
Friday, October 4th
Returns
Saturday, October 5th
Sunday, October 6th
Private Car Transportation from Airport to Participant's location of choice
ROUND TRIP SERVICE AVAILABLE
*Pricing Based on Locations & Itinerary
Thursday, October 3rd - Sunday, October 6th
EXPO SHUTTLE
Shuttle to The Race Expo at Impact Event Center from Embassy Suites Centennial Park (Host Hotel)
Friday, October 4th
Departure Times 10:30am & 3:00pm
Return Times 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30 & 6:30pm
COMPLIMENTARY (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
RACE DAY SHUTTLE
Shuttle to The Race Race Day at Impact Event Center from Embassy Suites Centennial Park (Host Hotel)
Saturday, October 5th
Departure Time: 5:30am
Return Times: 9am, 10am, & 11am
$20.00 ROUND TRIP
Platinum Luxury, LLC is a Black Owned, Woman Owned, Atlanta Based, Transportation Service Provider.
For Questions Please contact:
PLATINUM LUXURY, LLC
https://platinumluxuryatl.com
info@platinumluxuryllc.com