2025 Run for Research 5K

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Atlanta, Georgia
  • Price $7.50 - $33.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Run for Research 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Cobb! This exciting family-friendly event supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, and it's open to runners and walkers of all levels. Join the fun and be part of one of the largest fundraisers of the year, where 100% of registration fees go directly towards vital Parkinson's research.

Participants are encouraged to embrace the theme "Race for Fox in Your Craziest Socks!" So, dig out those colorful, knee-high, polka-dotted socks you've been saving for a special occasion – the crazier, the better! In addition to the energetic race, attendees can look forward to free food, music, and fantastic prizes, making it a perfect day out for the whole family. Plus, you can form teams with friends and family to boost your fundraising efforts. With over 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease worldwide, your participation can make a significant impact. Join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR - "RACETRAC'S RUN FOR RESEARCH 5K" - IN SUPPORT OF THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS RESEARCH! THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN RACETRAC'S HOMETOWN OF ATLANTA, IS OPEN TO RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS. ALL PROCEEDS, INCLUDING 100% OF REGISTRATION FEES, WILL GO DIRECTLY TO FUND THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT OF PARKINSON'S RESEARCH. THERE WILL BE FREE FOOD, PRIZES, MUSIC AND MORE AT THIS EVENT.

The theme is RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS! Its time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks youve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they arent smelly!

THERES ALSO A FUNDRAISING COMPONENT THROUGH THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT DURING REGISTRATION TO CREATE TEAMS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CAUSE! [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fundraise.michaeljfox.org_racetrac-2Drun-2Dfor-2Dresearch-2D2020&d=DwMFAg&c=7desunxpoEVSPcuSycIW4g&r=_tvXtz7hzjXNnplCbX5YtyPKqco3dRNsflU2m8pVPj4&m=a4JZXkaIJwLgMv3ULko5n3ORSyorNAcWgZM5e3tnUC4&s=qliQGKhjx0kiSSIAMbwtdgy90cOoDj98vk54p8yawFc&e=]

MORE THAN 10 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ARE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE TODAY, SO LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $33.50

    USATF Certified Course #GA18016DJ
  • 1K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $23.00

  • 1K Run/Walk (12 & Under)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $7.50

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $23.00

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The Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, 30339, GA, United States

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