RaceTrac - Run for Research 5K
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About the race
RaceTrac's Run for Research is a charity running event held on September 26, 2026 at The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339. The event benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation and lists Coca-Cola and the Michael J. Fox Foundation as premium sponsors.
Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk (13+)
- 1K Run/Walk (12 and under)
- Virtual 5K
Registration pricing varies by date. For the 5K the fee ranges from $30 early registration to $50 on September 26, 2026. The 1K for ages 13 and older ranges from $20 to $30 across registration windows. The 1K for those 12 and under is $5. Virtual 5K registration is $20 for the listed period.
Packet pickup is available at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA, with pickup on Saturday, September 19 from 10:30am to 5pm. Runner perks include ChronoTrack disposable tag timing, a dry fit race T-shirt for 5K participants, a stocked vendor village, and RaceTrac gift card prizes.
Awards include overall male and female payouts of $100, $75, and $50 for first through third, plus $25 for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Dogs are not allowed at the 5K. Strollers are welcome with a request that stroller participants start near the back. Parking decks offer two free hours then tiered fees for additional hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
