Live Like Josh

  • Date Thu 24th April 2025
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Carrollton, Georgia
  • Price $22.20 - $38.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled evening at the Live Like Josh event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Carrollton, Georgia! This special gathering, hosted at the University of West Georgia Athletic Complex, celebrates the legacy of Josh Waldrep while raising awareness for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). The event kicks off at 6:00 PM with heartfelt memories of Josh and an exciting Touchdown Dash for children on the UWG Wolves football field.

Join us for the main event, a spirited 5K race starting at 6:30 PM from the Athletic Operations Building parking lot. This scenic route will take participants around the athletic complex, showcasing the stadium and other facilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, all abilities are welcome to join in the fun! Don't miss the chance to compete for various age group awards and team prizes. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza at the Stadium Concourse after the race! If you can't be there in person, you can still participate virtually. Mark your calendars and help us honor Josh while making a difference!

Organiser's Description

The Josh Waldrep Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) started to honor Josh and raise awareness about the condition Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, (CVS). The Foundation is proud to sponsor scholarships to the University of West Georgia, Carrollton High School, and donations towards finding a cure for CVS.



The Live Like Josh event is ready to host 2025 with a 5K hosted on the University of West Georgia Athletic complex. Join us at 6:00 pm at the Stadium Concourse to hear memories of Josh and know more about CVS. We invite all children to participate in the Touchdown Dash for Josh at 6 pm on the UWG Wolves football field. We will start the 5K from the Athletic Operations Building parking lot at 6:30pm. The 5K will travel around the Athletic complex and showcase the stadium, the wolf statue and several other athletic fields.



Sign up as an individual or get a group to sign up as a team to win a team prize for the most participants in a team. All abilities are welcome. Stay after the 5K to enjoy pizza with friends at the Stadium Concourse!



Can't make it to race day? Sign up for our virtual event!



Race medals will be awarded to overall male and female, 9 and under male and female, 10-19 male and female, 20-29 male and female, 30-39 male and female, 40-49 male and female, 50-59 male and female, 60-69 male and female, 70+ male and female.



Early Packet Pick-Up:

* 4/21 to 4/23 from 10am - 6pm
* SoleRoots Store (150 Maple Crossing Carrollton, GA 30117)

Races

  • Live Like Josh 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 24th April 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • Walk for Josh 1.1

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 24th April 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    This event is a time to walk for Josh and enjoy memories of him with friends.
  • Shirt ONLY Purchase

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 24th April 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Touchdown Dash for Josh

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 24th April 2025 (6:00PM EDT)

    $22.20

    CLOSED
    Children 10 and under will register to run on the University of West Georgia Wolves football field from one endzone to the other and back. Parents are welcome to run with their young child with no additional registration.
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    Live out of town? Join us in spirit!

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

1500 Lovvorn Road, Carrollton, 30117, GA, United States

Who's In

See who else did this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Done'. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like