Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ About the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run

• Event Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
• Location: Charles R. Drew Charter School’s Junior and Senior Academy, 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA
• Race Highlights: The race weaves through the beautiful East Lake community, featuring landmarks such as the Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, and Charlie Yates Golf Course.
• Unique Opportunity: Participants will run through the back 9 holes of the historic East Lake Golf Club, home of the TOUR Championship, which will take place August 20-24, 2025.

🌟 About the East Lake Foundation

• Established: Founded in 1995 by developer and philanthropist Tom Cousins.
• Mission: Collaborates with residents and school families to ensure equitable access to resources and supports for community revitalization.
• Initiatives: Works on mixed-income housing, educational opportunities from cradle to college, and activities promoting wellness and economic vitality.
• Impact: Transforms neighborhoods, enabling families to thrive with increased upward mobility, improved health outcomes, and greater racial equity.

🏡 Successful Community Model

• Blueprint: The East Lake Initiative serves as a national model of holistic community redevelopment through Purpose Built Communities.
• Growth: Today, there are 27 additional Purpose Built Communities across the country.
• Goal: Creating opportunities for residents and building strong, economically diverse communities.
• Learn More: For more information, please visit www.eastlakefoundation.org.

For registration and more details about the race, visit Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run.