The Race 2027 10-Year Anniversary Homecoming
- Date Sat 2nd October 2027
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location East Point, Georgia
- Price $32.80 - $82.62
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Race 2027: 10-Year Anniversary Homecoming, taking place on Saturday, October 2, 2027, in the vibrant East Point, Fulton. This exciting event is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt celebration of a decade of community, culture, and impact. Join fellow runners and supporters for a thrilling day that features both a Half Marathon and a 5K, designed to cater to all fitness levels and celebrate the spirit of togetherness.
As we mark this momentous occasion, the day promises to be filled with energy, special surprises, and the joy of reconnecting with familiar faces. Registration for this landmark event opens on Black Friday, November 27, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates and details. The Race 2027 will not only honor our past but also pave the way for future memories, making it a must-attend for anyone who has ever participated in or supported this incredible journey. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration!
As we mark this momentous occasion, the day promises to be filled with energy, special surprises, and the joy of reconnecting with familiar faces. Registration for this landmark event opens on Black Friday, November 27, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates and details. The Race 2027 will not only honor our past but also pave the way for future memories, making it a must-attend for anyone who has ever participated in or supported this incredible journey. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration!
Organiser's Description
Registration will officially REOPEN on Black Friday, November 27th at 11am!
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and follow The Race on social media. Well share reminders and all the details you need as we get closer to Black Friday.
@therace_uc on IG
@theraceuc on Facebook
@theracelegacy on YouTube
The road to our 10-Year Anniversary HOMECOMING has begun and we want you there!
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THE RACE 10-YEAR HOMECOMING
September 30 October 3, 2027 | Atlanta, GA
TEN YEARS. ONE HOMECOMING.
In 2018, we started with a vision: create a race experience rooted in community, culture, representation and impact.
In 2027, were coming HOME.
The Race celebrates 10 YEARS, and were bringing our community back to Atlanta for a once-in-a-decade 10-Year Homecoming Weekend.
This wont simply be another year of The Race. Were building a four-day celebration of the people, miles, memories and impact that brought us here and the future were creating together.
From an unforgettable Opening Night celebration and expanded The Race Expo, to a very special The Race Race Day, Community Impact Service Day and a Sunday celebration with all the energy of a family reunion, The Race 10-Year Homecoming will honor our legacy while creating brand-new memories.
Expect special moments. Expect surprises. Expect some familiar faces. And expect a celebration worthy of 10 years of The Race.
We have an entire year to reveal whats comingand trust us, were just getting started.
sparklesTHE GOLDEN TICKET...
Want to experience The Race 10-Year Homecoming a little differently?
Were introducing the ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN TICKETa special add-on experience designed to unlock a little extra throughout Homecoming Weekend.
Think excellent food. Drinks. Special gifts. Exclusive experiences. And a few surprises were not ready to reveal just yet.
Golden Ticket quantities will be limited and available as an additional purchase with your 2027 registration.
More details are coming.
For now, just know...
Youre going to want the Golden Ticket. sparkles
RACErs, 2027...were coming home.
THE RACE 10-YEAR HOMECOMING
September 30 October 3, 2027
10 YEARS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE HOMECOMING.
Weekend experiences, programming, locations and other details are still being developed and are subject to change.
The Race 2027 Weekend
Thursday, September 30th Welcome Day & Night
Friday, October 1st The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 2nd The Race Half Marathon + 5K
Sunday, October 3rd Community Impact Service Day + The Race Wrap Up Day Party!
_Visit www.theraceuc.com for more information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.___
IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON & 5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
* Access to The Race Expo, Social & Speaker Events
* Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race
* Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund
* Access to The Race Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch
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Virtual Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:
* The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
* Packet shipping included
* Access to virtual results reporting
* Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund
PLANNING AND UPDATES TIMELINE:
-All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2027 in the format selected. There will not be refunds issued on registrations due to changes in race presentation.
-All packets must be picked up at The Race Expo on Friday, October 1st. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for participation in The Race 2027.
-Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 29th at midnight. Follow instructions HERE. [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] Please note that In-Person participant packets will not be mailed out. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for The Race 2027 experience.
Registration & Pricing Schedule.
* November 27th Black Friday Registration Opens - $70 HALF - $30 5K THE GOLDEN TICKET $50
* November 29th January 18th - $85 Half - $39 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* January 19th - July 31st - $90 Half - $45 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* August 1st August 31st - $100 Half - $50 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* September 1st October 1st (or sell out) - $110 Half - $55 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* October 1st at The Race EXPO (if available) - $110 Half - $55 5K
* The Race Virtual Pricing Schedule $77 VIRTUAL Half, $37 VIRTUAL 5K (includes shipping) -How to convert your registration from In-Person to Virtual or From Virtual to In-Person [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] (BY 9/29/2027) _ _
How to Change your Race from 5K to Half Marathon or Half Marathon to 5K [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] (by 9/30/2026)
How to Transfer your registration to someone else [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner](by 9/30/2026)
Visit www.theraceuc.com [http://www.theraceuc.com] for information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.
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ABOUT THE RACE
In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced.
Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race.
And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.
October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact + #Elevate was successfully executed!
October 1st-4th The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE
September 30th- October 3rd The Race 2021 #UNITY
September 29th-October 2nd - The Race 2022 #ALLLOVE
October 5th-8th - The Race 2023 #REPRESENT
October 3rd-6th - The Race 2024 #CULTURE
October 2nd - 5th - The Race 2025 #ENDURANCE
October 1-4th - The Race 2026 #ROOTED
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CHARITABLE IMPACT
THE RACE FOUNDATION
The Race Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Race.
The Race Foundation, through its activities and giving, empower, support, and uplift Charitable Partners and Small Businesses Partners, with an emphasis on partners representing Black people and underserved communities in the realm of health, wellness, and access to health & wellness resources.
The Race Foundation will positively impact the community in the following manner:
* Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations
* Curate a robust expo featuring small and Black-Owned businesses and expose a motivated audience to patronize those businesses
* The Race weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday!
* $5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.
* Participants will have an opportunity to earmark donations directed to Charity Partners via RunSignUp Donations.
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and follow The Race on social media. Well share reminders and all the details you need as we get closer to Black Friday.
@therace_uc on IG
@theraceuc on Facebook
@theracelegacy on YouTube
The road to our 10-Year Anniversary HOMECOMING has begun and we want you there!
-----------------
THE RACE 10-YEAR HOMECOMING
September 30 October 3, 2027 | Atlanta, GA
TEN YEARS. ONE HOMECOMING.
In 2018, we started with a vision: create a race experience rooted in community, culture, representation and impact.
In 2027, were coming HOME.
The Race celebrates 10 YEARS, and were bringing our community back to Atlanta for a once-in-a-decade 10-Year Homecoming Weekend.
This wont simply be another year of The Race. Were building a four-day celebration of the people, miles, memories and impact that brought us here and the future were creating together.
From an unforgettable Opening Night celebration and expanded The Race Expo, to a very special The Race Race Day, Community Impact Service Day and a Sunday celebration with all the energy of a family reunion, The Race 10-Year Homecoming will honor our legacy while creating brand-new memories.
Expect special moments. Expect surprises. Expect some familiar faces. And expect a celebration worthy of 10 years of The Race.
We have an entire year to reveal whats comingand trust us, were just getting started.
sparklesTHE GOLDEN TICKET...
Want to experience The Race 10-Year Homecoming a little differently?
Were introducing the ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN TICKETa special add-on experience designed to unlock a little extra throughout Homecoming Weekend.
Think excellent food. Drinks. Special gifts. Exclusive experiences. And a few surprises were not ready to reveal just yet.
Golden Ticket quantities will be limited and available as an additional purchase with your 2027 registration.
More details are coming.
For now, just know...
Youre going to want the Golden Ticket. sparkles
RACErs, 2027...were coming home.
THE RACE 10-YEAR HOMECOMING
September 30 October 3, 2027
10 YEARS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE HOMECOMING.
Weekend experiences, programming, locations and other details are still being developed and are subject to change.
The Race 2027 Weekend
Thursday, September 30th Welcome Day & Night
Friday, October 1st The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 2nd The Race Half Marathon + 5K
Sunday, October 3rd Community Impact Service Day + The Race Wrap Up Day Party!
_Visit www.theraceuc.com for more information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.___
IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON & 5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
* Access to The Race Expo, Social & Speaker Events
* Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race
* Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund
* Access to The Race Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch
----------
Virtual Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:
* The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
* Packet shipping included
* Access to virtual results reporting
* Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund
PLANNING AND UPDATES TIMELINE:
-All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2027 in the format selected. There will not be refunds issued on registrations due to changes in race presentation.
-All packets must be picked up at The Race Expo on Friday, October 1st. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for participation in The Race 2027.
-Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 29th at midnight. Follow instructions HERE. [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] Please note that In-Person participant packets will not be mailed out. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for The Race 2027 experience.
Registration & Pricing Schedule.
* November 27th Black Friday Registration Opens - $70 HALF - $30 5K THE GOLDEN TICKET $50
* November 29th January 18th - $85 Half - $39 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* January 19th - July 31st - $90 Half - $45 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* August 1st August 31st - $100 Half - $50 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* September 1st October 1st (or sell out) - $110 Half - $55 5K, The Golden Ticket $50
* October 1st at The Race EXPO (if available) - $110 Half - $55 5K
* The Race Virtual Pricing Schedule $77 VIRTUAL Half, $37 VIRTUAL 5K (includes shipping) -How to convert your registration from In-Person to Virtual or From Virtual to In-Person [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] (BY 9/29/2027) _ _
How to Change your Race from 5K to Half Marathon or Half Marathon to 5K [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event] (by 9/30/2026)
How to Transfer your registration to someone else [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner](by 9/30/2026)
Visit www.theraceuc.com [http://www.theraceuc.com] for information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.
---------
ABOUT THE RACE
In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced.
Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race.
And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.
October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact + #Elevate was successfully executed!
October 1st-4th The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE
September 30th- October 3rd The Race 2021 #UNITY
September 29th-October 2nd - The Race 2022 #ALLLOVE
October 5th-8th - The Race 2023 #REPRESENT
October 3rd-6th - The Race 2024 #CULTURE
October 2nd - 5th - The Race 2025 #ENDURANCE
October 1-4th - The Race 2026 #ROOTED
---------
CHARITABLE IMPACT
THE RACE FOUNDATION
The Race Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Race.
The Race Foundation, through its activities and giving, empower, support, and uplift Charitable Partners and Small Businesses Partners, with an emphasis on partners representing Black people and underserved communities in the realm of health, wellness, and access to health & wellness resources.
The Race Foundation will positively impact the community in the following manner:
* Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations
* Curate a robust expo featuring small and Black-Owned businesses and expose a motivated audience to patronize those businesses
* The Race weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday!
* $5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.
* Participants will have an opportunity to earmark donations directed to Charity Partners via RunSignUp Donations.
Races
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The Race Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & the Race 2027 Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS 27 NOVIn-Person Half Marathon registration Includes: -The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch -Access to The Race Expo, Social & Speaker Events -Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race -Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund -Access to The Race Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch -
The Race 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & the Race 2026 Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (7:15AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 27 NOVIn-Person 5K registration Includes: -The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch -Access to The Race Expo, Social & Speaker Events -Chipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road race -Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund -Access to The Race Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch -
The Race Half Marathon VIRTUAL
Incl. $5.62 Fee & the Race 2026 Shirt
$82.62
OPENS 27 NOVThis registration option is VIRTUAL ONLY. Registrants will complete their run/walk on their own course between Oct 1st-31st and report virtual results. Registration includes shipping of packets to address provided. ---------- -
The Race 5K VIRTUAL
Incl. $3.22 Fee & the Race 2026 Shirt
$40.22
OPENS 27 NOVThis registration option is VIRTUAL ONLY. Registrants will complete their run/walk on their own course between Oct 1st-31st and report virtual results. Registration includes shipping of packets to address provided. ----------
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