Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Atlanta, Georgia
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Atlanta, Dekalb! This uplifting event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for essential mental health treatment programs at Skyland Trail, supporting families in need. As young people increasingly face challenges related to depression and anxiety, your participation can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages, and for those under 18, a responsible adult must accompany them. Not only will you enjoy a fun day out, but this year’s race will also be a chipped-timed event and an official qualifier for the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race! Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. on race day, and virtual participation options are available for those who prefer to join from afar. Whether you are running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps break down financial barriers to mental health services. Lace up your shoes and get moving for a great cause!
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages, and for those under 18, a responsible adult must accompany them. Not only will you enjoy a fun day out, but this year’s race will also be a chipped-timed event and an official qualifier for the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race! Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. on race day, and virtual participation options are available for those who prefer to join from afar. Whether you are running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps break down financial barriers to mental health services. Lace up your shoes and get moving for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
GET MOVING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Your participation will support the evidence-based treatment programs at Skyland Trail and help remove financial barriers for families in need. Young people are particularly experiencing depression and anxiety and seeking mental health services at alarming rates. The U.S. surgeon general has warned that young people are facing devastating mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the pandemic. Raising funds through the Skyland Trail 5k will make a difference in the lives of teens and their families.
This family-friendly event is open to all. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. THIS YEAR, THE SKYLAND TRAIL 5K RUN/WALK WILL BE A CHIPPED-TIMED EVENT AND AN OFFICIAL QUALIFIER FOR THE 2025 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE.
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
Check-in on the morning of the event will open at 7:30 a.m. You may also register online through 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024. On-site walk-up registration is available for $50. Virtual participation options are available.
DONATIONS
Donations to the Skyland Trail 5K are welcome through September 30. Donate here >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/GA/Atlanta/SkylandTrail5Krunwalk]
WEATHER
In the event of extreme or hazardous weather, Skyland Trail may delay or cancel the event entirely. If there are weather-related changes, Skyland Trail will email all registered participants and volunteers on Saturday morning before the event. Please note that the race entry fee is non-refundable.
SAFETY, RULES, AND POLICIES
Although water will be available, participants are encouraged to bring a personal water bottle or camelback device. Parents with strollers, wagons, etc. will start at the back of the group to prevent creating hazards for other participants. No animals or pets, except for service animals, will be permitted. Weapons of any kind, including firearms, are not permitted on Skyland Trail campuses. Skyland Trail is a nicotine-free campus. Smoking and vaping are not permitted indoors or outdoors.
Your participation will support the evidence-based treatment programs at Skyland Trail and help remove financial barriers for families in need. Young people are particularly experiencing depression and anxiety and seeking mental health services at alarming rates. The U.S. surgeon general has warned that young people are facing devastating mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the pandemic. Raising funds through the Skyland Trail 5k will make a difference in the lives of teens and their families.
This family-friendly event is open to all. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. THIS YEAR, THE SKYLAND TRAIL 5K RUN/WALK WILL BE A CHIPPED-TIMED EVENT AND AN OFFICIAL QUALIFIER FOR THE 2025 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE.
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
Check-in on the morning of the event will open at 7:30 a.m. You may also register online through 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024. On-site walk-up registration is available for $50. Virtual participation options are available.
DONATIONS
Donations to the Skyland Trail 5K are welcome through September 30. Donate here >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/GA/Atlanta/SkylandTrail5Krunwalk]
WEATHER
In the event of extreme or hazardous weather, Skyland Trail may delay or cancel the event entirely. If there are weather-related changes, Skyland Trail will email all registered participants and volunteers on Saturday morning before the event. Please note that the race entry fee is non-refundable.
SAFETY, RULES, AND POLICIES
Although water will be available, participants are encouraged to bring a personal water bottle or camelback device. Parents with strollers, wagons, etc. will start at the back of the group to prevent creating hazards for other participants. No animals or pets, except for service animals, will be permitted. Weapons of any kind, including firearms, are not permitted on Skyland Trail campuses. Skyland Trail is a nicotine-free campus. Smoking and vaping are not permitted indoors or outdoors.
Races
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Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk
Incl. Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS SOONJoin us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the J. Rex Fuqua Campus for Adolescents for the third annual Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk to support mental health treatment! ***Check-in and Registration on the day of the event begins at 7:30 am*** -
Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk (VIRTUAL EVENT)
Incl. T-Shirt
$35.00
OPENS SOONComplete the Virtual 5K YOUR WAY! Choose your day and location. Form a team and run your own course, no matter where you live. Or put together your dream team of friends and family from across the country and make it happen.
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