REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 17th April 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Atlanta, Georgia
- Price $44.05
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk, happening on Saturday, April 17, 2027, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Cobb! This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages, from avid runners to leisurely walkers, encouraging everyone to enjoy a healthy and fun-filled day while supporting an important cause. With both in-person and virtual options available, you can choose to conquer the USATF-Certified 5K course, which features a mix of flat sections and gentle slopes, or complete the distance on your favorite treadmill or outdoor path during race week.
As the event celebrates its 6th year, all proceeds will benefit British Swim Schools in partnership with the Hope Floats Foundation, helping provide scholarships for swimming lessons to children in need. Participants can look forward to receiving a finisher medal, a stylish short-sleeve T-shirt, and free race photos! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting experience and make a positive impact in the community. Mark your calendars and lace up your shoes for a day filled with fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
As the event celebrates its 6th year, all proceeds will benefit British Swim Schools in partnership with the Hope Floats Foundation, helping provide scholarships for swimming lessons to children in need. Participants can look forward to receiving a finisher medal, a stylish short-sleeve T-shirt, and free race photos! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting experience and make a positive impact in the community. Mark your calendars and lace up your shoes for a day filled with fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
READY TO RUN 5K RUN/WALK is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Join us as we celebrate our 6th year!
All proceeds benefit British Swim Schools in partnership with Hope Floats Foundation [https://www.hopefloats.foundation/]
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Scholarships and tuition assistance are provided to children and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
READY TO RUN 5K RUN/WALK is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter [https://dstmrac.com] (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.
COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Cert number GA23014DJ)
_***NO STROLLERS OR PETS ALLOWED***_
TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services [http://www.PerformanceRaceServices.com]. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
. Clearly visible on the front of the torso
. Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
. Pinned in all four corners
. Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail before race day.
AWARDS: Overall (M/F)
EVENT SWAG: Short-sleeve T-shirt ***T-SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 31, 2027.
Finisher medal
FREE race photos
*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP.
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable.
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027
10:00AM - 5:00PM EST
BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. VININGS/SMYRNA
4624 Camp Highland Rd SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082
Tel: 770.405.8035
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2027
4:00PM - 7:00PM EST
BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. EAST COBB/MARIETTA
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170
Marietta, GA 30068
Tel: 770.579.0444
All proceeds benefit British Swim Schools in partnership with Hope Floats Foundation [https://www.hopefloats.foundation/]
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Scholarships and tuition assistance are provided to children and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
READY TO RUN 5K RUN/WALK is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter [https://dstmrac.com] (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.
COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Cert number GA23014DJ)
_***NO STROLLERS OR PETS ALLOWED***_
TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services [http://www.PerformanceRaceServices.com]. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
. Clearly visible on the front of the torso
. Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
. Pinned in all four corners
. Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail before race day.
AWARDS: Overall (M/F)
EVENT SWAG: Short-sleeve T-shirt ***T-SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 31, 2027.
Finisher medal
FREE race photos
*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP.
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable.
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027
10:00AM - 5:00PM EST
BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. VININGS/SMYRNA
4624 Camp Highland Rd SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082
Tel: 770.405.8035
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2027
4:00PM - 7:00PM EST
BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. EAST COBB/MARIETTA
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170
Marietta, GA 30068
Tel: 770.579.0444
Races
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In-Person 5K
Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.05
Medal and t-shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after March 31st. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.05 Fee
$44.05
Medals will be mailed before the race week! Upload your time to Runsignup. Take a photo and post to your social media using #ready2run5K #mracruns #R2R5K . Have fun!
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