RaceTrac - Run for Research 5K
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Run for Research | RaceTrac
RaceTrac's Run for Research is a fundraising event benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation, with premium sponsorship from Coca Cola and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The event is listed for September 26, 2026 at The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk for ages 13 and older
- 1K Run/Walk for ages 12 and under
- Virtual 5K
Registration fees vary by date and entry type. Examples from the posted schedule include a tiered price structure for the 5K and 1K events, a reduced fee for youth 12 and under, and a separate period and fee for the virtual 5K.
Packet pickup is scheduled at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Unit 170, Marietta, GA. Race timing uses Chronotrack disposable tag timing. 5K participants receive a dry fit race t shirt. A vendor village will be present and RaceTrac gift cards are listed as prizes.
Awards include cash prizes for overall male and female finishers and top age group prizes. Age groups are defined as 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. Dogs are not allowed at the 5K. Strollers are permitted with a request that stroller users start near the back. Parking is available in the Red, Yellow, Green, and Purple Decks with the first two hours free and fees applying thereafter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
