Georgia Aquarium 5K: Sea Horse
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Event overview
The Georgia Aquarium 5K: Seahorse is a community walk/run held on March 7, 2026 in downtown Atlanta with the start and finish at Georgia Aquarium / Pemberton Place, 225 Baker Street NW. The course is a USATF-certified 5K (3.1 miles) out-and-back and is listed as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier for in-person participants. A virtual option is available for participants who complete the distance remotely.
All participants receive a runner's bib, drawstring bag, commemorative t-shirt, and a collectable themed finisher medal. Proceeds from the event support the Aquarium’s research and conservation initiatives.
Logistics and policies
The virtual race window runs from March 7, 2026 through April 12, 2026. The in-person event is held in most weather conditions; the organizer may delay or cancel the event for lightning or extreme/severe weather in the event area. Strollers are allowed on course; dogs are prohibited. All registrations are final; participants may request a transfer between in-person and virtual entries through February 20, 2026, subject to a transfer fee and applicable taxes. Refunds are not provided. Registration prices vary by entry type and registration date, with separate pricing for domestic and international virtual participants and an additional $8 international shipping fee for mailed items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
