*VIRTUAL* Fostering LIFE 5k
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Atlanta, Georgia
Free · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your virtual running shoes for the *VIRTUAL* Fostering LIFE 5K on Sunday, May 31, 2026! This exciting online event takes place during National Foster Care Month and invites runners, walkers, families, and community members to come together for a meaningful cause. By participating, you will help raise awareness about the critical needs of youth in foster care and the dedicated families that support them.
This year, registration is FREE, making it easier than ever to join in and show your support! While there is no cost to register, participants are encouraged to donate whatever they can to help further the mission of Fostering LIFE, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth impacted by foster care. After the race, stick around for a lively COMMUNITY FESTIVAL featuring family-friendly activities, music, and delicious food, all while learning how to support foster youth throughout the year. Don't miss this inspiring opportunity to run, walk, and take a stand for a brighter future!
This year, registration is FREE, making it easier than ever to join in and show your support! While there is no cost to register, participants are encouraged to donate whatever they can to help further the mission of Fostering LIFE, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth impacted by foster care. After the race, stick around for a lively COMMUNITY FESTIVAL featuring family-friendly activities, music, and delicious food, all while learning how to support foster youth throughout the year. Don't miss this inspiring opportunity to run, walk, and take a stand for a brighter future!
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Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. T- Shirt and Special Gift
Virtual participates can distance and time completed on 5/31/26.
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
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Foster Youth and/or Foster Parent Registration
Incl. T- Shirt and Special Gift
Please register for this event only if you are a current foster parent or youth in foster care.
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Join us VIRTUALLY for the Fostering LIFE 5K held during National Foster Care Month. This event brings together runners, families, caregivers, and community members to raise awareness about the current state of foster care in Georgia and the critical needs of youth in care and the families who support them. Whether youre running walking alongside others in support, your participation helps shine a light on the realities facing children and caregivers within the foster care system.
**NEW THIS YEAR: COMMUNITY-POWERED & FREE TO REGISTER**
To remove barriers to participation, REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FREE. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO GIVE WHAT THEY CAN AT REGISTRATION OR ON EVENT DAY. ALL DONATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT FOSTERING LIFES WORK AND ENSURE THIS EVENT REMAINS ACCESSIBLE WHILE ADVANCING ITS MISSION.
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
Fostering LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth impacted by foster care to excel in leadership, independence, faith, and education. We also recognize that supporting youth requires supporting caregivers, including foster and kinship parents, who play a vital role in stability and long-term outcomes.
Funds raised through this event directly support:
- Annual scholarships for graduating seniors in foster care
- College readiness kits to support successful postsecondary transitions
- Programs that strengthen both youth and the caregivers who walk alongside them
After the race, stay and celebrate at our COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, featuring family-friendly activities, music, food, and opportunities to learn more about how you can support foster youth year-round. This event is an opportunity to move with purpose, raise awareness, and invest in futures that too often go unsupported.
Rooted in PURPOSE. Growing FORWARD.
For more information about Fostering LIFE and our year-round work supporting foster youth and families, visit our website: Fostering LIFE http://www.fosteringLIFE.org.
**NEW THIS YEAR: COMMUNITY-POWERED & FREE TO REGISTER**
To remove barriers to participation, REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FREE. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO GIVE WHAT THEY CAN AT REGISTRATION OR ON EVENT DAY. ALL DONATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT FOSTERING LIFES WORK AND ENSURE THIS EVENT REMAINS ACCESSIBLE WHILE ADVANCING ITS MISSION.
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
Fostering LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth impacted by foster care to excel in leadership, independence, faith, and education. We also recognize that supporting youth requires supporting caregivers, including foster and kinship parents, who play a vital role in stability and long-term outcomes.
Funds raised through this event directly support:
- Annual scholarships for graduating seniors in foster care
- College readiness kits to support successful postsecondary transitions
- Programs that strengthen both youth and the caregivers who walk alongside them
After the race, stay and celebrate at our COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, featuring family-friendly activities, music, food, and opportunities to learn more about how you can support foster youth year-round. This event is an opportunity to move with purpose, raise awareness, and invest in futures that too often go unsupported.
Rooted in PURPOSE. Growing FORWARD.
For more information about Fostering LIFE and our year-round work supporting foster youth and families, visit our website: Fostering LIFE http://www.fosteringLIFE.org.
Location
VIRTUAL, Atlanta, 30308, GA, United States
*VIRTUAL* Fostering LIFE 5k
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