RACE for the Orphans 5K
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14th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K
The RACE for the Orphans 5K is an annual event held in downtown Newnan, Georgia. This gathering takes place each year on the first Saturday of May. The 2026 edition marks the 14th year of the race, continuing a tradition that began in 2013.
The event focuses on raising awareness, compassion, and education regarding the needs of orphans globally. The primary mission of the organization is to assist in bringing children to permanent families and providing support for orphan care and adoption resources. The race serves as a platform to fund grants for designated recipients, a practice the organization has maintained through consecutive annual cycles.
Athletes participate in the following distance:
- 5 km
The course is located in the downtown area of Newnan. The event is supported by local corporate sponsors and churches. Participants and supporters also contribute through registration and donations to assist with the mission of orphan care. Post-event media, such as photographs and videos from previous years, are frequently made available to document the community's involvement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
