Run for Research 5K

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Atlanta, Georgia
  • Price $7.50 - $39.20
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting day of fun and fundraising at the Run for Research 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Atlanta, Cobb! This vibrant event is dedicated to supporting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K race while donning their most outrageous socksβ€”think neon colors and polka dotsβ€”as the theme is "Race for Fox in Your Craziest Socks!"

This family-friendly event promises a day filled with free food, live music, prizes, and a chance to make a difference. With 100% of registration fees going directly to Parkinson's research, you can feel great about contributing to a worthy cause. Gather your friends and family to form teams and raise money for this important mission, as over 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease today. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a memorable day that combines fitness and philanthropy in the heart of Atlanta!

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!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $33.60

    USATF Certified Course #GA18016DJ
  • 1K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $23.00

  • 1K Run/Walk (12 & Under)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $7.50

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $23.00

  • Virtual 5K With Shirt

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $39.20

    CLOSED

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Location

The Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, 30339, GA, United States

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