5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center
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🎽 Join the Race for a Great Cause!
Join hundreds of runners and walkers for the 5th Annual Rise A.N.D. Connect 5K — a scenic, Peachtree Road Race–qualifying event benefiting Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or just want to support a good cause, you’ll enjoy a USATF-certified course, technical T-shirt, yoga warm-up, kids’ activities, breakfast at the finish, and the joy of supporting an incredible cause. Spots are filling fast — register today before prices go up!
💻 NEW in 2026: 10K (more details to come)!
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Highlights:
🌳 Scenic, rubberized USATF Certified Course (GA24020WC)
🏅 Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (Chip timed)
👕 Technical T-shirts
🧘 Yoga session before the race
🎈 Kids’ activities during the morning
🥐 Breakfast at the finish line
🏆 Age group awards: 8-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+
🎖 Kids Fun Run & wheelchair fun race medals
Tentative Race Day Schedule:- 7:00 – 8:00 AM — Check-in & T-shirt pickup
- 7:45 - 8:00 AM — Yoga
- 8:00 AM — 10K start
- 8:15 AM — 5K Walk/Run
- 9:15 AM — Kids Fun Run/Wheelchair fun race
- 9:30 – 10:00 AM — Awards & Volunteer certificates
Please join this growing race in the Johns Creek/Suwanee area and support the cause.
Packet Pickup Options
TBD
Google Maps location for Cauley Creek park staging area Click here
Detailed Course Map to Staging Area below
💛 About the Organizers
Love to Share Foundation of America (LTSFA)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on enhancing communities through initiatives in health, education, nutrition, and basic needs — including food drives, health camps, blood donations, and international outreach.
🔗 Learn more about LTSFA
Global Organization for Divinity (GOD)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting universal peace, harmony, and love through cultural, spiritual, and charitable outreach including spiritual services, educational support, and stress-reduction programs across the globe.
🔗 Learn more about GOD
Join fellow runners on September 6, 2025 for the 5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Johns Creek.
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Running
4th Annual Rise & Connect 5K Walk/Run
Ages 8 & above
Kids Fun Run
Virtual 5K Walk/Run
Wheelchair
Wheelchair fun race (1K/1M)
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Johns Creek in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Johns Creek
5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center takes place in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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