The Best Races - Atlanta
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Event overview
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA takes place on March 7, 2026 at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia. The event includes on-course and virtual options and is presented as a smaller, capped group run with wave starts. The event supports mental health awareness and notes that fundraising is optional. After the race, each mile logged will trigger a $1 donation to one of the charities the organiser works with.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half-Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Format and inclusions
Timing is optional; participants may self-track with an app or ask coordinators for timekeeping. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to US mailing addresses and includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Online results and a certificate of completion are offered. A technical running shirt is available as an optional $5 upgrade. Final race updates and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the event.
Registration and logistics
The event uses waves that are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and has a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. Published registration fees are: 5K $41.48; 10K $46.92; Half-Marathon $50.17; Virtual Run $41.48; Family 1 Mile $39.31. Coordinators remain on site after the first wave to support participants. Sponsors include Gatorade and other partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
