The Best Races - Atlanta

MAY
2
2026
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA: Chase the sunrise along South Peachtree Creek Trail with 5K, 10K, half marathon, family mile or virtual options. Casual wave starts and optional timing keep the vibe relaxed, with race day bibs and swag to celebrate finishers. Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on South Peachtree Creek Trail with 5K, 10K, half, family mile or virtual choices. Small capped waves and optional timing make it low stress, and optional fundraising lets post race miles support partner charities.
Sat 2 May 2026
13 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA

The event is scheduled for May 2, 2026 at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, Georgia. It offers multiple race options:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half-marathon (13.1)
  • Virtual run
  • Family 1 mile fun run

Waves are used and each wave has a participant cap; a wait list and a virtual option are available if waves fill. Timing is optional: participants may use personal apps to track time or ask coordinators for timing help. There are no timing chips. Race bibs are provided on race day; most swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration. Swag includes a running T-shirt, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, and a digital training pack. Technical shirts are available as an optional upgrade. Coordinators remain on site for a limited period after the first wave.

Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA

Also set for May 2, 2026 at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, Georgia, this event lists the same distance options:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half-marathon (13.1)
  • Virtual run
  • Family 1 mile fun run

This is described as a smaller group run with capped waves. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips. Swag is shipped to registrants in the US; race bibs are given on race day. Included items are a running T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. The event offers a virtual entry option and optional fundraising where post-race miles may be converted into donations to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 km
Half-Marathon 13.1
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run
Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual Run