REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children.  The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause.  

All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE), and Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta. 

GOE is a program engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, cultural activities and are embraced by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners dedicated to supporting them on their journey.

Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy. 

REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.

COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. Strollers are permitted on the course. Pets are not allowed on the course. (Cert number GA23014DJ)

TIME LIMIT: 5K  - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.

TIMING:  The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.  In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:

·       Clearly visible on the front of the torso

·       Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)

·       Pinned in all four corners

·       Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

        Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad. 

VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race.  Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail prior to race day.  

AWARDS:             Overall (M/F)

EVENT SWAG***: Short-sleeve T-shirt — T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 31st 2025.

                              Finisher medal 

                              FREE race photos

***  Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable. 

PACKET PICKUP:  Thursday, April 24th from 4pm-6pm.                                         West Stride- 3517 Northside Pkwy NW #11.  Atlanta, GA 30327

Friday, April 25th from 4pm-7pm.              Big Peach Running Co East Cobb/Marietta.                                          1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068