2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park GA
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
🏃♂️ Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway - 10th Anniversary
- Race Details: Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this race welcomes runners of all abilities to the 5th runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on October 5, 2024.
- Registration: Limited to the first 2,000 participants for this USATF-certified 5K course, an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
📋 Race Information
- Commemorative Items: Participants receive a T-shirt and medal.
- Age Limit: Participants must be 10 years or older: minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Warm-up: Limited space for warm-up: walkers should stay to the right.
- Guide Runners: Participants needing a guide runner must ensure they are registered accordingly.
🕒 Race Day Schedule
- Parking Lot Opens: 3:30 a.m. at Georgia International Convention Center.
- Race # Pickup Begins: 4:00 a.m. at ATL’s Tech Campus parking lot.
- Race Start Time: 6:30 a.m. on the 5th Runway.
- Finish Time: Participants must be off the runway by 7:30 a.m.
🚫 Race Rules
- Participants must maintain a 17-minute pace to be off the active runway by 7:30 a.m.
- Compliance with all laws related to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is mandatory.
- Check-in by 6 a.m. is required: same-day registration is not allowed.
- No child under 10 is allowed on airport property: minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.
😷 COVID-19 Protocols
- Exclusion for individuals exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or recent exposure.
- Face mask policy is subject to change based on health protocols.
- Social distancing and hand sanitization are encouraged.
- Adjustments to protocols may be made based on the health environment on race day.
🚗 Transportation & Parking
- Carpooling: Highly recommended.
- Parking: Available at Georgia International Convention Center: shuttle service provided.
- Ride Sharing: Drop-off and pick-up at the Convention Center with free shuttle service.
- MARTA: Shuttle buses from Airport MARTA station to the race site.
🏆 Awards
- Award Categories: Overall male/female, and top finishers per age group.
- Criteria: Awards based on net time: only timed runners qualify.
👟 Donate Your Running Shoes
- Ecological Initiative: Donate new, used, or worn-out shoes to EcoSneakers for recycling or repurposing in the Atlanta community.
- Collection: Bins available in the race # pickup area.
💻 Virtual Race
- Remote Participation: Run or walk the 5K at your convenience: submit results online.
- Virtual Kit: Includes a T-shirt and medal upon completion.
💰 Sponsorship & 🎁 Volunteer Interest
- Sponsorship
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