5K Run
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5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll
This event takes place on July 11, 2026 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia. It is organized by the nonprofit It Starts With Me 2 and includes multiple race formats and community activities.
Distances
- 3.1 miles 5K Run/Walk
- 3.1 miles Family Stroller Roll
- 1 mile Kids Run
- 50 meter toddler dash
Race options include a chip timed 5K that is restricted to participants who are not pushing baby joggers or strollers, a separate family stroller roll, a kids 1-mile run, and a virtual 5K. Registration fees vary by event; the kids run is free and the virtual 5K carries a higher fee. Registered participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a bag of fresh fruit; a deadline is noted for guaranteed t-shirt availability.
Additional features described for the day include live music, free race photos, a Wellness Village with vendors and health resources, and surprise special guests. Free parking is available adjacent to the start area with overflow parking across the street at Word of Faith Cathedral. A free community route preview run with Puma and Big Peach Running Co. is also listed as an added activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
