Hope in Motion 5K
About this race
ONLY OPEN to students, employees, and alumni of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a cause that'll move your heart just as much as your feet! We're hosting a race that's not just about the thrill of the finish line; it's about supporting mental health and giving voice to those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. Every step you take helps show support for our campus community. So come on! Let's hit the pavement and show mental health we're in it for the long run!
Join us on Friday, Sept 12th on the front lawn of the Campus Recreation Center for the Hope in Motion 5k. Start time is 7am. It's our community coming together to support those who face mental health challenges every day.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW)
Registration closes Friday Sept 12th at 6:30 AM. Early BIB pickup available on Thursday Sept 11th from 11am – 1pm on Tech Green South/Skiles Walkway. RACE DAY Bib pickup is available between 6am and 6:45am on the day of the race.
Hosted by the GT Center for Mental Health Care & Resources and the NSPW Planning Committee
For more information on National Suicide Prevention Week activities at Tech, please visit: https://mentalhealth.gatech.edu/suicide-prevention-week
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Hope in Motion 5K
Complete 5K anywhere and anytime between June 18–21
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Atlanta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 8:50 PM local time (EDT) in Atlanta on June 18, 2026 — 14h 23m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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