5K for Peace

5K for Peace – Join Us in Moving for Justice! 

Lace up your shoes and join the 5K for Peace on October 10, 2026, as we walk and run together through the beautiful squares of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. This community event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to stand together for compassion, dignity, and hope.

Proceeds benefit Rooted Ummah, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities—locally and beyond. Rooted Ummah provides meals, supplies, day center services in Savannah, and resources for families rebuilding their lives after displacement. Learn more.

Event Details

Date: October 10, 2026
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Full 5K
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start/Finish Line: Daffin Park

Family 1 Mile
Start Time: 9:20 AM
Start/Finish Line: Daffin Park Lake

Post-Event Gathering: Music, food, vendors, and community organizations.

Registration Includes

• Official race bib
• Commemorative gift
• Pledge Card
• Digital finish photo
• Entry to the post-race celebration
• Short & long-sleeve T-shirts available for purchase

Why Join?

By participating in the 5K for Peace, runners and walkers help stand in solidarity with communities facing urgent needs in Savannah and around the world. Together, we affirm that dignity, safety, and compassion are rights every person deserves. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking side by side with friends and family, every step you take helps protect children, support families, and bring relief to those facing hardship. Together, we can show that compassion knows no borders and that dignity, safety, and care are universal human rights.

Sign up today and take a step toward a world where no one is forgotten—one stride at a time.

Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the 5K for Peace. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Savannah.