RaceTrac - Run for Research 5K
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Run for Research
RaceTrac's Run for Research is a fundraising event on September 26, 2026 at The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339. The event benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation; premium sponsors include Coca-Cola and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk (13 and older)
- 1K Run/Walk (12 and under)
- Virtual 5K
Registration pricing for the 5K is tiered across the spring and summer months, ranging from $30 to $50 depending on registration date. The 1K for ages 13 and older is priced from $20 to $30 across registration periods. The 1K for ages 12 and under is $5 during the registration window. The Virtual 5K is available for $20 during the registration window.
Packet pickup is available in advance at Big Peach Running Co. in Marietta on Saturday, September 19.
Participant amenities and event features include ChronoTrack disposable tag timing, a dry fit race shirt for 5K participants, a vendor village, and RaceTrac gift card prizes. Awards include monetary prizes for overall male and female finishers and age group awards for top finishers. Age groups are specified from 9 and under through 70 plus.
Event logistics note that dogs are not permitted at the 5K. Strollers are allowed but are asked to start near the back. Free parking with no time limit is available at North 29, approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from the start line; other nearby decks offer two hours free then tiered parking fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
