Rise & Connect 10K
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Event overview
The 5th Annual Rise & Connect event takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Johns Creek, GA. The event benefits Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The main location is Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097. The course is a rubberized, USATF-certified 5K (GA24020WC) and is listed as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Timing for qualifying is chip timed.
Events and logistics
The event program includes the following distances:
- 5K Walk/Run (open to ages 8+)
- 10K Walk/Run
- Kids Fun Run (open to ages 12 and under)
- Virtual 5K Walk/Run
- Wheelchair fun race (1K / 1M)
On-site amenities and features listed by the organizer include technical T-shirts, a yoga warm-up, kids’ activities, breakfast at the finish, and age-group awards in these categories: 8-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+. Kids Fun Run and wheelchair fun race medals are noted. A course map and directions to the staging area are provided. Packet pickup options are listed as TBD. Organizers named are Love to Share Foundation of America and Global Organization for Divinity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
