5K for Peace
- Date Sat 9th October 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Savannah, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 5K for Peace on Saturday, October 9, 2027, in the picturesque Forsyth Park, located in the heart of Savannah, Chatham. This uplifting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to walk and run through the charming squares of historic downtown Savannah, all while standing together for compassion, dignity, and hope.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the full 5K race will be followed by a Family 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:20 AM, making it a perfect day for both serious runners and families looking to share a memorable experience. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rooted Ummah, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, and displaced communities both locally and beyond. Enjoy a festive post-event gathering featuring music, food, and community vendors, as well as the chance to receive a participant medal, race bib, and digital finish photo. Sign up today and take a meaningful step towards creating a world where compassion knows no borders!
Starting at 9:00 AM, the full 5K race will be followed by a Family 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:20 AM, making it a perfect day for both serious runners and families looking to share a memorable experience. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rooted Ummah, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, and displaced communities both locally and beyond. Enjoy a festive post-event gathering featuring music, food, and community vendors, as well as the chance to receive a participant medal, race bib, and digital finish photo. Sign up today and take a meaningful step towards creating a world where compassion knows no borders!
Organiser's Description
5K for Peace Join Us in Moving for Justice!
Lace up your shoes and join the 5K for Peace on October 9, 2027, as we walk and run together through the beautiful squares of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. This community event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to stand together for compassion, dignity, and hope.
Proceeds benefit Rooted Ummah, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communitieslocally and beyond. Rooted Ummah provides meals, supplies, day center services in Savannah, and resources for families rebuilding their lives after displacement. Learn more. [https://www.rootedummah.org/5k4peace]
EVENT DETAILS
Date: October 9, 2027
Location: Forsyth Park - Savannah, Georgia
Note: There will be no road closings or traffic interruptions for this event.
FULL 5K
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
FAMILY 1 MILE
Start Time: 9:20 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
Post-Event Gathering: Music, food, vendors, and community organizations.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Official Race Bib
* Participant Medal (for the first 100 participants to sign up)
* Pledge Card
* Digital Finish Photo
* Entry to the post-race celebration
* Short & Long-sleeve T-shirts available for purchase
WHY JOIN?
By participating in the 5K for Peace, runners and walkers help stand in solidarity with communities facing urgent needs in Savannah and around the world. Together, we affirm that dignity, safety, and compassion are rights every person deserves. Whether youre running for a personal best or walking side by side with friends and family, every step you take helps protect children, support families, and bring relief to those facing hardship. Together, we can show that compassion knows no borders and that dignity, safety, and care are universal human rights.
Sign up today and take a step toward a world where no one is forgottenone stride at a time.
Lace up your shoes and join the 5K for Peace on October 9, 2027, as we walk and run together through the beautiful squares of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. This community event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to stand together for compassion, dignity, and hope.
Proceeds benefit Rooted Ummah, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communitieslocally and beyond. Rooted Ummah provides meals, supplies, day center services in Savannah, and resources for families rebuilding their lives after displacement. Learn more. [https://www.rootedummah.org/5k4peace]
EVENT DETAILS
Date: October 9, 2027
Location: Forsyth Park - Savannah, Georgia
Note: There will be no road closings or traffic interruptions for this event.
FULL 5K
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
FAMILY 1 MILE
Start Time: 9:20 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
Post-Event Gathering: Music, food, vendors, and community organizations.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Official Race Bib
* Participant Medal (for the first 100 participants to sign up)
* Pledge Card
* Digital Finish Photo
* Entry to the post-race celebration
* Short & Long-sleeve T-shirts available for purchase
WHY JOIN?
By participating in the 5K for Peace, runners and walkers help stand in solidarity with communities facing urgent needs in Savannah and around the world. Together, we affirm that dignity, safety, and compassion are rights every person deserves. Whether youre running for a personal best or walking side by side with friends and family, every step you take helps protect children, support families, and bring relief to those facing hardship. Together, we can show that compassion knows no borders and that dignity, safety, and care are universal human rights.
Sign up today and take a step toward a world where no one is forgottenone stride at a time.
Races
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Full 5K Run Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 30 APR 27Full 5K nine oclock Start Time: 9:00 AM bullseye Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell clipboardCheck-in time 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM -
1 Mile Family Loop
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:20AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 30 APR 27Family 1 Mile nine oclock Start Time: 9:20 AM bullseye Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell clipboardCheck-in time 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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