Run for Research 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026 - Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Atlanta, Georgia
- Price $7.50 - $56.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Run for Research 5K, taking place in Atlanta, Cobb, from September 26 to October 3, 2026! This vibrant and family-friendly event is not only a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to come together, but it also serves as the largest fundraiser of the year in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Participants are encouraged to join in the fun by wearing their craziest socks—think neon colors and playful patterns—as you race for a meaningful cause.
With 100% of registration fees going directly to Parkinson's research, every step you take helps bring us closer to finding a cure for the more than 10 million people living with this condition worldwide. Enjoy an uplifting atmosphere filled with free food, prizes, music, and the chance to create fundraising teams with friends and family. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and prepare to race for Fox in your craziest socks!
With 100% of registration fees going directly to Parkinson's research, every step you take helps bring us closer to finding a cure for the more than 10 million people living with this condition worldwide. Enjoy an uplifting atmosphere filled with free food, prizes, music, and the chance to create fundraising teams with friends and family. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and prepare to race for Fox in your craziest socks!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR - "RACETRAC'S RUN FOR RESEARCH 5K" - IN SUPPORT OF THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS RESEARCH! THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN RACETRAC'S HOMETOWN OF ATLANTA, IS OPEN TO RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS. ALL PROCEEDS, INCLUDING 100% OF REGISTRATION FEES, WILL GO DIRECTLY TO FUND THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT OF PARKINSON'S RESEARCH. THERE WILL BE FREE FOOD, PRIZES, MUSIC AND MORE AT THIS EVENT.
The theme is RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS! Its time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks youve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they arent smelly!
THERES ALSO A FUNDRAISING COMPONENT THROUGH THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT DURING REGISTRATION TO CREATE TEAMS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CAUSE! [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fundraise.michaeljfox.org_racetrac-2Drun-2Dfor-2Dresearch-2D2020&d=DwMFAg&c=7desunxpoEVSPcuSycIW4g&r=_tvXtz7hzjXNnplCbX5YtyPKqco3dRNsflU2m8pVPj4&m=a4JZXkaIJwLgMv3ULko5n3ORSyorNAcWgZM5e3tnUC4&s=qliQGKhjx0kiSSIAMbwtdgy90cOoDj98vk54p8yawFc&e=]
MORE THAN 10 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ARE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE TODAY, SO LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
The theme is RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS! Its time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks youve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they arent smelly!
THERES ALSO A FUNDRAISING COMPONENT THROUGH THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT DURING REGISTRATION TO CREATE TEAMS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CAUSE! [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fundraise.michaeljfox.org_racetrac-2Drun-2Dfor-2Dresearch-2D2020&d=DwMFAg&c=7desunxpoEVSPcuSycIW4g&r=_tvXtz7hzjXNnplCbX5YtyPKqco3dRNsflU2m8pVPj4&m=a4JZXkaIJwLgMv3ULko5n3ORSyorNAcWgZM5e3tnUC4&s=qliQGKhjx0kiSSIAMbwtdgy90cOoDj98vk54p8yawFc&e=]
MORE THAN 10 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ARE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE TODAY, SO LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$56.00
CLOSEDUSATF Certified Course #GA18016DJ -
1K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.60
CLOSED -
1K Run/Walk (12 & Under)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$7.50
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K With Shirt
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.20
CLOSED
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The Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, 30339, GA, United States
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