5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center

5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Events:

• 5K Walk/Run: $28 ($25 early bird), 8:15 AM EDT. Open to ages 8+
• 10K Walk/Run: $38 ($35 early bird), 8:00 AM EDT
• Kids Fun Run: $15 ($10 early bird), 9:30 AM EDT. Open to ages 12 and under.
• Virtual 5K Walk/Run: $30 ($25 early bird)
• Wheelchair fun race (1K/1M): $15, 8:00 AM EDT. Registration ends August 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

Highlights:

• Scenic, rubberized USATF Certified Course (GA24020WC)
• Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (Chip timed)
• Technical T-shirts
• Yoga session before the race
• Kids’ activities
• Breakfast at the finish line
• Age group awards: 8-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+
• Kids Fun Run & wheelchair fun race medals

Tentative Race Day Schedule:

• 7:00 – 8:00 AM — Check-in & T-shirt pickup
• 7:45 - 8:00 AM — Yoga
• 8:00 AM — 10K start
• 8:15 AM — 5K Walk/Run
• 9:15 AM — Kids Fun Run/Wheelchair fun race
• 9:30 – 10:00 AM — Awards & Volunteer certificates

This event benefits Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.