REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Event Name: REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children.
• Virtual Option: The race also features a virtual option.
• Participation: Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause.
• Date & Location: Join us on April 26, 2025, at 180 Interstate N Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA.

🌟 Beneficiaries

• Girls of Excellence: All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE), and Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta.
• Support Programs: GOE engages in life-changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, and cultural activities.
• Mentorship: Participants are embraced by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners dedicated to supporting them on their journey.
• Girls Inc: Inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy.

🤝 Event Sponsor

• Sponsorship: REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
• Community Impact: MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to public service programming.
• Service Area: Impacts Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County.
• Value of Service: Dedicated to providing programming that positively influences the community.

🏁 Course Details

• Course Type: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes.
• Qualifier: It serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race.
• Stroller Policy: Strollers are permitted on the course. Pets are not allowed.
• Certification Number: Cert number GA23014DJ.

⏰ Timing and Limit

• Time Limit: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes: participants still on the course after the time limit will be asked to vacate.
• Timing Device: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.
• Accurate Timing: Confirm that your bib is clearly visible, unaltered, pinned in all four corners, and uncovered.
• Results: Published live within minutes of completion with chip-to-chip times.

💻 Virtual Participation

• Virtual Option: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race.
• Finisher Medal: Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail prior to race day.

🏆 Awards and Swag

• Awards: Overall (M/F) awards will be presented.
• Event Swag: Short-sleeve T-shirt: T-shirt size and race medal cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 15th, 2024.
• Additional Swag: Finisher medal and FREE race photos.
• In-Person Requirement: Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

🔄 Refund and Pickup Policy

• Refund Policy: All registrations are final and non-transferable.
• Packet Pickup: Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th.

🔗 Registration Link

• Sign Up: For more information and to register, please visit this link.