Run for Research 5K

Race: Run for Research 5K

Sat September 26, 2026

Atlanta, GA 30339 US

All races finish on the Braves field at Truist Park!

Events

• 5K Run/Walk
  Price: $30.00 - $35.00
  Time: 8:00AM EDT
  Price increases after August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
• 1K Run/Walk
  Price: $20.00 - $25.00
  Time: 7:30AM EDT
  Price increases after August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
  Open to ages 13+.
• 1K Run/Walk (12 & Under)
  Price: $5.00
  Time: 7:30AM EDT
  Registration ends September 26, 2026 at 8:00am EDT
  Open to ages 12 and under.
• Virtual 5K
  Price: $20.00
  Registration ends September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT
• Virtual 5K with Shirt
  Price: $35.00

Location

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 Parkinson’s 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 Foundation’s 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!” It’s time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks you’ve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they aren’t smelly! There’s 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! More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease today, so lace up your shoes and show your support!

Race Day Parking

Parking will be available in the Red, Yellow, Green, and Purple Decks and is FREE for the first 2 hours. We encourage you to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy your pre race morning and activities, have a great run/walk and stay after to enjoy our awesome vendors and Battery ATL. Please note that the first 2 hours are FREE, hours 2-3 is $10, and hours 3-4 is $15.

Course Map

To interactive map of race route with elevations, click HERE. USATF Certified Course #GA18016DJ Your time from this race can be used to qualify for the Peachtree Road Race! To note: The MapMyRun interactive map will show the course as 3.22 Miles. However, this course has been accurately measured following USATF's guidelines and is 3.1 Miles.

Packet Pick-Up Info

Early Packet Pick-Up is available on at Monday, August 18th from 12pm-6pm at: Big Peach Running Co. in Marietta -- located at 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Race day pick-up will be available near the Truist Park Chop House gate beginning at 7:00am! Runners are encouraged to park in the Red Deck both days, the first two hours of parking are free!!

Awards

Overall Female/Male Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.