Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk
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Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 04, 2025
Running

About this race

Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. invites you to lace up your sneakers and join us for our third annual #AVA5K Run & Walk in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month—an exciting event that brings the community together to honor survivors, raise awareness, and promote healing. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence is a show of solidarity for survivors of abuse!

This event is in partnership with the Atlanta Police Department - Domestic Violence Unit.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

  • 9:00 AM - Check-in begins
  • 10:00 AM - 5K race start
  • 10:15 AM - Closing ceremony and winner's awards

ROUTE INFORMATION:

  • Doubled loop inside of Grant Park
  • Complete the route twice to finish the full course

View a map of the course here.

PARKING:

  • Grant Park Gateway, Car Park (Most Accessible) - Located at 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308. This is a paid lot with a cost of $3/hour or $12/day. 1000 spaces available.
  • Street parking - limited spaces available near Grant Park Pool 625 Park Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
  • Zoo Atlanta Parking Lot - Located at 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. This is a paid lot through ParkMobile, anticipated cost $3.50 per hour. Less than 100 spaces available.

5K AWARD DIVISIONS:

  • Top 3 Male
  • Top 3 Female
  • Top 3 Youth

Not available to attend but would still like to show your support? You can donate here.

Join fellow runners on October 4, 2025 for the Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, Kid's Mini Dash (Ages 7 and Under), Domestic Violence Resource Fair featuring a flat and fast course in Atlanta.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run & Walk

For ages 8+

Oct 04, 2025 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Kid's Mini Dash (Ages 7 and Under)

Two mini dashes will take place: 1) Ages 4 and under 2) Ages 5-7 T-shirt not provided.

Oct 04, 2025 Kid's Mini Dash (Ages 7 and Under) 10:15 AM
Free
Closed

Domestic Violence Resource Fair

Oct 04, 2025 Domestic Violence Resource Fair 8:00 AM
Free
Closed

Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Atlanta in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 13.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 25.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.9° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 25.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.2
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Atlanta

Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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