When
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Where
1660 Johnson Rd. NW, Atlanta GA
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Back-to-school 5K to celebrate the upcoming ‘25-26 school year!
- Event Type: Celebrating educators & the community coming together to run, laugh, dance & appreciate good health.
- Participation: You don't have to run - you can walk, watch, cheer, sponsor, or volunteer! However you decide to participate, you’re going to have fun!
- History: For the past 13 years, we have worked with teachers to improve their health and wellness.
🌳 Location
The race will be held in beautiful Westside Park, Atlanta’s largest green space. Yes, it's where The Walking Dead and Stranger Things were filmed. See if you can remember any scenes as you enjoy your run. If you can’t make it, but still want to support the cause, sign up for the Virtual Race.
🏅 Participation Perks
- Finisher Gifts: All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals.
- Timing: Race will be chip timed.
- Awards: Award Categories include Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male and Female in various age groups.
🏆 Special Awards
New Awards for this year:
- Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
- Fastest Teacher
- Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
- Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
🎉 Event Highlights
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
🗓️ Race Day Schedule
Schedule:
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
📝 Registration
Register in advance of race day. Now would actually be fantastic.
For more details, visit the race page: We ❤️ Teachers 5K.
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