REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk
About this race
REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Join us as we celebrate our 6th year!
All proceeds benefit British Swim Schools in partnership with Hope Floats Foundation
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Scholarships and tuition assistance are provided to children and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.
COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Cert number GA23014DJ)
***No strollers or pets allowed***
TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
· Clearly visible on the front of the torso
· Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
· Pinned in all four corners
· Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail before race day.
AWARDS: Overall (M/F)
EVENT SWAG: Short-sleeve T-shirt ***T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 31, 2027.
Finisher medal
FREE race photos
*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable.
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, April 15, 2027 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Big Peach Running Co. Vinings/Smyrna
4624 Camp Highland Rd SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082
Tel: 770.405.8035
Friday, April 16, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170
Marietta, GA 30068
Tel: 770.579.0444
Pick your distance
Running
In-Person 5K
Medal and t-shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after March 31st.
Virtual 5K
Medals will be mailed before the race week! Upload your time to Runsignup. Take a photo and post to your social media using #ready2run5K #mracruns #R2R5K . Have fun!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Atlanta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 8:10 PM local time (EDT) in Atlanta on April 17, 2027 — 13h 05m of daylight.
Course
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