The Best Races - Atlanta
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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
The event is scheduled for July 4, 2026, at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, GA. It offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half-marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual Run
This is described as a smaller, wave-based group run with a cap per wave. Timing is optional; participants may self-record with apps or ask coordinators to record times. No timing chips are used. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration and race bibs are given on race day. Typical items listed for registrants include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join local running clubs. Technical shirt upgrades are available for an additional fee. Race updates and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the race. Sponsors include Gatorade, Shop TheBestRaces, TheBestRaces Run Walk Club, KeepGoingRun, and sweet nothings. Published registration fees start from about $37 to $50 depending on distance and options.
July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
The July 4th Run is also set for July 4, 2026, at South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, GA. Distances offered match the other event:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half-marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual Run
This event is similarly organized with capped waves and optional timing; no timing chips are used. Swag is mailed to US addresses and race bibs are provided on race day. Listed swag includes a running T-shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, finisher's medal, digital training pack, online results and certificate, and an invitation to local running clubs. Technical shirt upgrades are available. The organizer emails a final update before the race. Sponsors named for this event include Gatorade, Shop TheBestRaces, TheBestRaces Run Walk Club, KeepGoingRun, and sweet nothings. Published registration fees vary by distance and option, generally in the range of about $39 to $50. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
