Run the River
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Run the River
Run the River is an annual community road race organized by HomeStretch in Roswell, Georgia, along the Chattahoochee River. The event features a USATF certified course that serves as an Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier and uses a flat, riverside route.
The event offers multiple race distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under
Originally launched in 2001, Run the River grew to draw more than 1,200 registrants by 2017. Proceeds support HomeStretch programs that provide safe housing, workforce development, financial coaching, and life skills training for families experiencing homelessness.
HomeStretch paused the race for 2026 because of significant construction and related road closures affecting the traditional course area. Organizers cited concerns about safety, traffic control, and the event experience when evaluating alternate routes and staging plans. Run the River is scheduled to return on March 27, 2027. Planning priorities for the returning event include preserving the flat Peachtree qualifying character of the course, improving race day amenities and the post race experience, and expanding opportunities for runners, sponsors, and volunteers to support HomeStretch families.
The event also includes multiple sponsorship levels with benefits such as race signage, logo placement, exhibitor space, and complimentary race registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
