The Best Races - Atlanta
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Event Overview
This event offers several distances: 5K, 10K, and a Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). A virtual run option and a Family 1 Mile Fun Run are also available. The event is described as a smaller, private group run with participant caps per wave.
Event Details
The run takes place on the South Peachtree Creek Trail in Decatur, Georgia. Registration includes a swag bag with a running t-shirt shipped to a US address, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Participants can upgrade to a technical running shirt for an additional fee. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event.
There is no packet pickup; swag is shipped directly to participants. Participants under 18 are welcome with a guardian. Timing is optional and self-tracked via apps; there are no timing chips. Coordinators will be present to provide support.
Multiple wave start times are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Late runners may join upon arrival within a three-hour window after the first wave. A final update with course maps is emailed the Wednesday before the race.
Additional Information
The event has a fundraising and charity component. For every mile logged after the race, the organization donates one dollar to a charity partner. Businesses are invited to become sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
