11th Annual Midtown Race For MAC 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is again preparing for its 11th Annual Midtown Race for MAC 5K at Piedmont Park on May 10, 2025. Growing in size each year, this annual event draws runners from around Atlanta to raise awareness about the prevention of homelessness and hunger for working families. Since its inaugural race in 2014, the Midtown Race for MAC has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide essential emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans.

📍 Location & Start Time

• Start/Finish: Near Park Tavern and Midtown High School, 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
• Race Start: The race will start promptly at 8:30 AM.
• Parking: Available in the lot next to Park Tavern.
• Participants: Runners, walkers, strollers, and pet owners are welcome.

🏅 Age Groups & Awards

Water Bottle Awards will be provided for overall male and female, masters male and female, and top male and female finishers in each category.

📝 Registration Details

• Fees: $30 until March 1: $35 thereafter and $45 on race day.
• On-site Registration: At main pavilion from 7:15 to 8:15 AM.

👕 T-Shirts

All pre-registered participants will receive a 100% cotton short-sleeved T-shirt. Race day as supplies last.

📦 Packet Pickup

Race packets can be picked up at Big Peach Ride & Run - Midtown (800 Peachtree St NE suite b&c, Atlanta, GA 30308) on Friday, May 9, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, or on the morning of the race (subject to t-shirt availability).

📞 Race Information

Ed Williams, Race Director | 404-993-1975 | roadraceservices@comcast.net

🤝 Sponsor Information

Wes McCart | wes.mccart@gmail.com

⏰ Event Schedule

The 5K race starts at 8:30 AM.

🔗 Event Registration

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page.