Live Like Josh

Thursday, April 29, 2027

6:00 PM EDT

Carrollton, Georgia

$16.90–$32.80 · 5 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an uplifting evening at the Live Like Josh event on Thursday, April 29, 2027, in Carrollton, Georgia! This exciting occasion, hosted at the University of West Georgia's Athletic Complex, aims to honor the memory of Josh Waldrep while raising awareness for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). The festivities kick off at 6:00 PM with a heartfelt gathering at the Stadium Concourse, where attendees can share memories of Josh and learn more about CVS.

Participants can look forward to a vibrant 5K race starting at 6:30 PM, winding through the beautiful athletic complex, showcasing the stadium, wolf statue, and various sports fields. For families, there’s the Touchdown Dash for Josh, a fun dash for children 12 and under on the UWG Wolves football field. A 1.1-mile walk will also be available, looping around the picturesque Wolves Football Field. Join as an individual or gather a team to compete for a prize for the most participants! Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability, so come out for a great cause and enjoy pizza with friends post-race. If you can't make it in person, consider signing up for the virtual event! Don’t miss out on this

Races

Live Like Josh 5k

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 PM EDT

$32.80
Walk for Josh 1.1

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is a time to walk for Josh and enjoy memories of him with friends.

6:30 PM EDT

$22.20
Shirt ONLY purchase

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 PM EDT

$27.50
Touchdown Dash for Josh

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Children 12 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.

6:00 PM EDT

$16.90
Virtual 5k
Virtual
Opens in 1 month

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Live out of town? Join us in spirit!

6:00 PM EDT

$32.80

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 2027 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 (12 and under) to participate in the Touchdown Dash for Josh at 6 pm on the UWG Wolves football field. We will start the 5K and 1.1 mile walk from the University of West Georgia stadium home ticket booth at 6:30pm. The 5K will travel around the Athletic complex and showcase the stadium, the wolf statue and several other athletic fields. The 1.1 mile walk will make the distance loop around the beautiful Wolves Football Field from start to finish line.

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 for the 5K 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:

* 4/26 to 4/28 from 10am - 6pm
* SoleRoots Store (150 Maple Crossing Carrollton, GA 30117)

Race Day pick-up starts at 5 pm at the the University of West Georgia Stadium Concourse. Check-in on race day closes at 6:15 pm for the race to start on time at 6:30.