BRAZILNATION #RUN 5K | ATLANTA 2026 1ST BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

More than a raceit's an immersive Brazilian experience. Join us for the 1ST BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION in the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia, where running, fitness, authentic Brazilian cuisine, live music, culture, and community come together to celebrate health, unity, and Brazilian pride.

Founded by the BRAZILIAN, OLYMPIAN AND NAVY SERGEANT FABIANA ZAYA MORAES, BrazilNation #Run5k is the annual fundraising event for BRAZILNATION ACADEMY CORPORATION, to supporting youth sports, sports programs, health, wellness, mentorship, and community development throughout Metro Atlanta.

THEME 2026:
Together We Rise!
Juntos Nos Levantamos.


LOCATION
BrazilNation Academy | Fields
3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW
Atlanta, GA 30331

5K street course on Atlanta Industrial Way NW with controlled intersections for participant safety.

DATE & TIME
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Check-In Opens: 7:00 AM

Warm-UP with Olympic Athletes 8:30 AM
Race Starts: 9:00 AM

OUR MISSION
Support BrazilNation Academy, an international nonprofit empowering youth in Brazil and the United States through Olympic-level sports training, education, and wellness programs. Your ticket changes lives.

ABOUT THE EVENT
Atlantas first large-scale BRAZILIAN DAY celebration, uniting runners and friends of the BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN community.
THE BRAZILIAN OLYMPIC ATHLETE FABIANA ZAYA MORAES opens the doors at BRAZILNATION ACADEMY | FIELDS (3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW 30331).

WHAT TO EXPECT
After the 5K, the celebration continues with a Brazilian festival featuring music, food, games, Brazilian soccer and sports activities.

VIP AREAS

VIP SILVER area with a recovery station, massage, ice bath, snacks, sponsor refreshments, and more. Were bringing the Brazilian vibe to Atlantayou dont want to miss it.

EXCLUSIVITY
To create a premium experience, the street along Atlanta Industrial Way NW will be closed for race operations, with celebration space adjacent to Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NWBrazilian Carnival energy on American soil.

PREMIUM RSVP - VIP GOLD
BrazilNation Academy is offering an exclusive VIP Gold area gold tickets are reserved for select RSVP guests who want to strongly support the cause join the running club and social gatherings. Enjoy exclusive access as a Gold member, network with Olympic athletes, NFL players, and artists, and join our Sports Talk with industry game changers.

WHATS INCLUDED WITH PREMIUM TICKETS
Exclusive gifts and perks; 1 month membership to the Gym, 1 month membership to the Running Club, and 1 month membership to the Social Wellness Club including fitness classes; running groups; 10% discount for future 5K and sports-events; access to wellness programs containing nutrition plan; IV therapy; and more.

SPORTS TALK (DATE TBD)
Participate in our Sports Talk panel featuring experts in the sports industry, Olympic Athletes and NFL Players, real estate, and wellness.

FUNDRAISER
Through BrazilNation Academy Sports Programs, we will:

Support Olympic athletes on the journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
Provide scholarships for our youth student-athletes
Empower 1,000+ underprivileged youth at BrazilNation Academy Rio de Janeiro -Brazil

DONATIONS

$500 MONTHLY LEGACY BUILDERS | STAKEHOLDER PROGRAM
GOAL: 300 DONORS x $500 = $150,000 PER MONTH
Donors receive a digital thank-you from our Olympic athletes, VIP social access to our exclusive gym, running club membership, fitness and wellness program access, and event discounts.

$37 DONATION LEGACY SUPPORTERS
GOAL: 3,360 T-SHIRTS x $37 = $124,000
Support Olympic athletes on the road to LA2028. Donors receive a BrazilNation T-shirt, a digital thank-you from our Olympic athletes, VIP social access to our private group, and event discounts.

$17 ON-THE-GO RUN WITH PURPOSE
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM we run together for a bigger cause.
Join our running club with official race timing. Proceeds support the costs of our Atlanta youth sports programs.
GOAL: 280 TICKETS PER MONTH x $17 = $4,760 PER MONTH
Meet at: BrazilNation Academy | GYM, 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW, 30331.
Participants are eligible for VIP social access drawings and free race entries.

$7 MONTHLY SUPPORT A KID, EMPOWER A NATION
Support underprivileged youth at BrazilNation Academy Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
GOAL: 500 MONTHLY DONORS = $3,500+ PER MONTH
Donors receive a digital thank-you from our young athletes and VIP social access to our private social media group.