RaceTrac - Run for Research 5K
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RaceTrac Run for Research : Atlanta, GA
RaceTrac Run for Research is a community running event on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, that benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Premium sponsors listed for the event include Coca-Cola and The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The main venue is The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk for ages 13 and older
- 1K Run/Walk for ages 12 and under
- Virtual 5K
Registration fees are tiered by date. The 5K ranges from $30 for early registration up to $50 on race day. The 1K rates vary by age and registration window, with a consistent $5 rate listed for runners 12 and under. The virtual 5K fee is $20 for the registration period shown.
Packet pickup is scheduled for September 19; a local pickup location is Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Unit 170, Marietta, GA 30068.
Participant amenities include disposable chip timing, a dry fit race shirt for 5K entrants, a vendor village, and chances to win RaceTrac gift cards. Awards include cash prizes for overall male and female finishers and age group awards. Dogs are not allowed at the 5K; strollers are permitted with a request that stroller users start toward the back for safety. Parking is available in several deck lots with the first two hours free and paid rates thereafter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
