The Best Races - Atlanta

APR
4
2026
Hop into spring with the Always Hope Easter Run in Decatur. This community event offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, plus a fun run for families. It's a supportive, untimed run where all participants receive a shirt and finisher's medal.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Basics

The Always Hope Easter Run takes place on April 4, 2026, at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, Georgia. It is presented by The Best Races. This is described as a smaller, private group run with a participant cap per wave. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and participants under 18 require a guardian.

Distances

Participants can register for one of several distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run A virtual run option is also available, which can be completed at any time or location.

What's Included

Registration includes several items. A running t-shirt is shipped to the participant's US address prior to the event. Participants also receive a finisher's medal, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. An optional technical running shirt upgrade is available. Race bibs are provided on the event day.

Event Format

The run uses a wave start system, with specific start times for each wave on a first-come, first-served basis. The event does not use timing chips. Participants may track their own time using a mobile app and submit it via a form for online results. Coordinators are present to provide support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half-Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km