Grab your sneakers, leash up your pup, and get ready for a frightfully fun time at LifeLine Animal Project’s inaugural Spooky Pooch 5K & Fun Walk!

Online Registration Opens June 26, 2025 at midnight

This Halloween-themed celebration for animal lovers, runners, and four-legged friends alike!

Whether you're racing for a new personal best or strolling in costume with your dog, this event is all about community, compassion, and a whole lot of tail wags.

Spooky Pooch features:

• Timed 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

• Virtual Participation Option

• Costume Contests (for humans & pets!)

• Awards + Prizes

• Vendor Village

• Music & Entertainment

All proceeds benefit LifeLine Animal Project, helping us keep pets and families together while saving the lives of thousands of homeless animals across Atlanta.

Ready to race for a cause? Sign up, suit up, and let’s make this Halloween one to remember—for the animals who need us most.

Welcome to Vampire Run 2025 - Season 6
Bad Blood
Presented by Vampire Stalkers

This 5k run/walk event was created in 2020 and continues in loving memory of my mom and dad, who are no longer with us due to cancer. All net proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
It's not just a run. It's an event!

Join us for Atlanta's best Halloween-time fun run. Whether you are a Vampire, Werewolf, Witch, Hunter, or even just plain-old human, you can help us take a bite out of blood cancers by taking part in our annual Vampire Run.

You can crawl, walk, or run! Either way, you will be helping us raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by participating in our event.

Is there a better place to have a Vampire Run than in Covington, Georgia, a.k.a. Mystic Falls - the fictional town that is home to The Vampire Diaries The Originals, and Legacies? The run will be live in Covington. BUT, we host a VIRTUAL version as well (known as Spirit Runners) so you can participate from anywhere during the month of October.

The live event will go through and by many of the famous filming locations from the popular TV series as well as other horror shows and films that have been filmed here. Whether you participate live or virtually as a spirit, you will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt!

Check out the photo gallery at the link on the left side of this page.

There is something for everyone!

For Runners and Walkers

This is a certified, timed run that is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The route is fun and flat so you can get a good time! Plus, it's Fall so the weather is typically amazing.

For fans and Halloween lovers

Our route is essentially a Vampire Diaries walking tour wrapped inside of a 5k. We mark the route with over 15 photo spots, including volunteers to take your photos. Ask others who have participated, we have a LOT of surprises on the course. You can walk or run from photo spot to photo spot.

The Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers invites you to the 16th Annual Pink Pumpkin Run - a community tradition supporting mammography and cancer services at Marshall Medical Centers.

Join us "under the big top" on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Guntersville Civitan Park for a morning filled with purpose and energy! The event features our signature 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, with something for every age and fitness level as well as music, kids’ activities, photo ops, and the ever-popular Pink Pancake Brunch!

This year’s theme is “Step Right Up to Prevent Cancer”, inspired by the excitement of the circus! Come dressed as a ringmaster, acrobat, juggler, or even channel your inner tightrope walker or strongwoman. Team costumes are encouraged and always a hit! Whether you go all out or just add a touch of flair, we can’t wait to see how you bring the theme to life on race day.

Whether you run, walk, dance, or juggle your way across the finish line, you're helping to support lifesaving mammography services right here at home.

The Nightmare on Main 5K is the final race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

Get your Halloween costume ready to hit the road!

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw.

The Dyslexia Dash 2025 can be run as an in-person race or as a virtual race.   You choose whichever one works for you. 

The in-person races will be held on October 18, 2025, at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30346.  The race will begin in the parking lot near the Von Maur store. The Dyslexia Dash will include both a 5km run and 1-mile kids' run for those with big hearts but little legs (children ten years of age and under). The 1 mile kids' run begins at 7:45 am.  The 5km run begins at 8:15 am. All participants will receive a t-shirt at the end of the race.  There will also be a kids' play area, a DJ, a teacher appreciation raffle, a Dyslexia Talent & Creativity Showcase area, an awards ceremony, and sponsor tents to visit.

For those attending the in-person race, you must be present to pick up your t-shirt or have someone pick it up for you.

For those choosing the virtual race, participants will run their own course and can post their times.  As soon as you register, you can run the race. The Dyslexia Dash website will be open to receiving postings of times on October 1, 2025, and will remain open until October 18, 2025. Participants will have the option to post their times via the Dyslexia Dash website, using text message or sending an email.  Race t-shirts and race bags for Virtual Race Participants will be mailed the week of October 20. 

Register today for either the virtual or in-person race. Thank you for your participation!

Join us for the 15th Annual Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race on October 11, 2025!! Presented by JE Dunn Construction Company and benefiting For the Hope Partnership and the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative. The race begins and ends at JE Dunn Construction Company's office on Cumberland Parkway.

Register for our 10K, 5K or 1K Fun Run!

BRING THE FAMILY - Bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendor village and more!!

KING AND QUEEN OF THE HILL - Bring your hill speed to this race! Runners with the fastest time up the Quarter Mile King/Queen of the Hill, beginning on Bert Adams Drive and reaching the top of Mt Wilkerson Pkwy, earns the title! We will have additional timing on the course to record the hill climb.

The fourth annual Ride for the Westside Presented by Chick-fil-A will support Westside Future Fund's Our Next Chapter campaign raising critical funding to support the organization's efforts to equitably revitalize historic westside neighborhoods into a place Dr. King would be proud to call home. The organization is working to bring affordable housing and economic justice to legacy communities on Atlanta’s Historic Westside. This event brings Atlantans from all walks of life together to get active and connect to benefit the Beloved Community in the cradle of the civil rights movement.

Ride for the Westside will take place on Saturday, September 27th from 8:00 am to noon with festivities beginning and ending at the WFF Campus at 970 Jefferson Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30318.

The event includes a secure 10-mile bike loop, a Heritage Walk highlighting neighborhood points of interest, and a 5k run (which is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier).

The day includes free food and fun activities for the whole family.

For more information, westsidefuturefund.org/ride4westside.

Harvest Hustle 5K is the third race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

GET READY TO TEAL TROT!

Join GOCA for the 2025 Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) Teal Trot 5K - a USA Track & Field (USATF) Certified Course and an official 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Run or walk with us LIVE & IN PERSON at Chastain Park (BLUE Parking Lots, 4500 Stella Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327) or participate VIRTUALLY from anywhere. This inspiring event unites ovarian cancer survivors, patients, families, caregivers, and friends as we honor those affected and remember those we’ve lost. With being one of Georgia’s largest ovarian cancer gatherings, you don’t want to miss it!

👟 Bring the whole family! Strollers and leashed furry friends are welcome.
💙 Survivors & Patients walk/run FREE - use Promo Code SURVIVOR to register.

Your participation fuels the mission of the GOCA - supporting education, awareness, and patient outreach programs statewide.

📽️ Check out the 2024 Teal Trot Video and see what an unforgettable experience awaits you. https://vimeo.com/1030150167

Kaleidoscope Child Foundation is a non-profit organization working to remove the barriers to education in underprivileged areas, including Cambodia, Guatemala, India, and the U.S. More than 1,000 students are currently part of Kaleidoscope's unfolding story of access, education, and empowerment.

However, providing a high-quality, effective level of education to children in underprivileged rural areas isn't simply about building schools. There are many complex reasons why children can't attend school, each with numerous interconnected issues: a lack of access to clean water, poor healthcare, remote locations, and economic instability all play a roll alongside inadequate education levels.

Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, sponsors, and annual run/walk participants, we remove many of these obstacles by building schools, recruiting qualified educators, funding medical assistance, and providing sources of clean water.

The Covington Police Department’s Fuzz Run is Saturday, September 13th, 2025. The Fuzz Run is the largest participatory event in Covington each year, drawing approximately 3,000 runners, walkers and spectators. The race has won the “Best Race in Georgia” award four years, which was voted on by runners participating in the “Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series".

Packet pickup will take place at 3173 Mill St. Covington GA 30014

The Hickory Flatout 5K is an annual race event that supports Hide and Seek Day Camp through our race proceeds. Every Labor Day, the community looks forward to this 5K chip-timed road race and fun run. Starting and finishing at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Canton, GA, the race course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills that travels out and back from the Church.

Our kid's Fun Run is an absolute blast. Channeling the energy from our summer Hide and Seek Camp, this course is packed with fun obstacles that your child will LOVE. Not able to run race day? You can still support the race by registering as a Phantom Runner and still receive a race day tee.

See you on race day!

5K USATF Certified Course Map #GA24007DJ

FAST COURSES FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, & STROLLER FRIENDLY

POINT to POINT COURSE

POST RACE BISCUITS & BEER PARTY featuring music, breakfast from Flying Biscuit Café, and more.

SHIRT & MEDAL for all 10K and 5K Finishers

FREE PARKING & EASY ACCESS TO MARTA at both starts

WAYS to SAVE:

• Families can save $3 per registrant when registering a minimum of 3 participants in one transaction.

• Join a team and save $5 per registrant. (See FAQs for more details.)

SHUTTLE BACK TO START AREA PARKING

2026 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT BREATHESTRONG CF

IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US IN PERSON, CHECK OUT OUR "TO GO" OPTIONS

***There is no Race Day registration.***

******No Race Day Packet Pick up unless previous arrangements have been made***

Are you a CF Warrior? Contact sizzler@breathestrongcf.org for a FREE registration code. Valid for our in-person Atlanta event only.

This annual glow run will soon become a great family tradition. All proceeds will be used to support the Brookhaven Police Department's "Shop with a Badge" Christmas Program. The Shop with a Badge or similarly named programs are held in numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. All funds raised through race registration fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships will be divided up equally among our city's underprivileged children. The children will be escorted by participating police officers, sheriff's deputies, troopers, and other first responders to pick out much-needed items and maybe a toy or two. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will bring a smile to a child's face as they are able to experience the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning. Register by August 12 to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice.

Can't make it on race day? We have two additional options Virtual Runner (running your own race at your location of choice) and Just the Shirt (not running, but supporting). Virtual runners do not have to submit a time or screenshot of the course. We want you to get out and move your body for a distance that is comfortable for you.

After an eight-year absence, The Race to See (formerly Spooktacular Chase) makes its triumphant return to Smyrna on August 23.

This beloved family-friendly event supports Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia (VRS), a local non-profit dedicated to helping individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired achieve independence in their daily lives.

1 Day. 2 Events.

Start your morning by running or walking in-person at the historic Grant Park in Atlanta, GA. You can join us in person on our USATF certified 5K course on the path that winds through the beautiful park. This family friendly event invites you to rally your crew and form your own team, surprise a friend with a gifted registration, or even participate from anywhere in the world virtually. Our annual 5K events brings together individuals, families, and friends to bring awareness to the global pandemic of uterine fibroids.

Click the Register Button to learn more about the race, as well as the transformative evening event dedicated to empowering those directly or indirectly impacted by fibroids.

Join the excitement of the Riverwalk Run Series—America’s only two-state 5K series! This unique series includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.

Walk the Line 5K has always been a rockin’ summer celebration, inspired by Johnny Cash’s famous tune, "I Walk the Line." However, this year we’re giving it a festive holiday twist—Christmas in July! Expect holiday music, decorations, and cheerful vibes as participants “jingle all the way” through McCaysville and Copperhill.

Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course—with one hill—that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA, and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.

The lively riverfront atmosphere will bring a unique blend of summer fun and holiday magic, encouraging visitors to return in November and December for an even bigger holiday experience throughout Fannin County.

This snowball doesn't have a chance in the ATL! The second race in our series brings you back to Canton, Georgia. Our USATF certified course will wind you through the Etowah River Park location and back to the finish line to cool down. True Speed Photo will be joining us to capture all of the memories from our morning, and you can download them for FREE after the race. Your finish time can be used to qualify for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

Your race shirt features a soft blend of cotton and polyester and unisex sizing. Register before June 7, 2025 to be guaranteed a race shirt and size of your choice.

Join E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T , a 501(c)(3), for the 5th ANNUAL METROPOLITAN 5K. The race is held on Juneteenth to commemorate the holiday and bring awareness to the overall health benefits of physical activity and mental wellness, specifically in underserved communities.

The Metropolitan 5K exemplifies COMMUNITY and open to all fitness levels. Grab a friend or your family and come RUN YOUR RACE.

The proceeds from The Metropolitan 5K go towards programming and executing some of our most impactful programs such as the Back 2 School Drive and Holiday Giveback with Atlanta Public School students. Both E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T have transformed the lives of many children and adults through fitness and service.

The Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation's Feathers 5K is a community based and family friendly fund run and walk in which participants can "flock together" to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as a feather! The Feathers 5K will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 8:00 a.m. at Oglethorpe University. The Feathers 5K benefits the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the additional stress that a cancer diagnosis could bring by providing assistance to patients in financial need. ACCF is dedicated to providing this critical financial assistance to adults living with cancer across our 17-county metro Atlanta service area. In 2024, ACCF provided over $450,000 in assistance to more than 1,600 metro Atlanta cancer patients in need.

The Summer Sun Run 5K is the second race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

The inaugural Villages at Carver Family YMCA's "It Takes the Village 5K Walk/Run is here!

This is a fun family event and will be taking place along the beautiful Westside Beltline at Pittsburg Yard. This event is more than a walk or run, every step taken and every sponsorship dollar raised will directly impact the access and assistance for all Y provided programs and services at the Villages at Carver YMCA to ensure that no one is turned away from affordable programming.

Financial assistance, funded through the Annual Campaign, is available based on the need for all Y programs. The Y actively seeks to identify and involve those in need. By Registering to participate in the “It Takes the Village 5K Run/Walk” , you are helping first hand with making a difference with us.

**FAMILY OF 4 DISCOUNT. Register your family of 4 for the 5K in one transaction, and receive $5 off each registrant. Applies to in-person 5K only.

The Brookhaven Bolt 5K presented by Blade Injury Law is a Run/Walk/Stroller push through one of Brookhaven’s amazing neighborhoods, Ashford Park. The 2025 race will be held on Saturday, May 17th with an 8am start time. All proceeds from this annual event go to support Ashford Park Elementary School.

You may also sign up as a "Phantom Runner" if you are unable to attend the race or just want an awesome Brookhaven Bolt t-shirt.

*TrueSpeed Photo is back for 2025 and offering FREE race photos!*

The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in Atlanta

• Where we climb: Promenade Tower.
  880 stairs to the top where you’ll see the world and yourself from a whole different perspective.

• How we climb:
  With friends, family and colleagues in a fun, celebratory atmosphere of hope and positivity.

• Firefighters:
  Unhealthy air is an occupational hazard for these everyday heroes – come climb with us & show your appreciation.

When you do the Fight For Air Climb - Atlanta, you’re supporting people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath.

Can You Do This? Yes, You Can!

We’ve designed the Climb to accommodate every type of Climber, whether you want to climb competitively, push yourself to the limit, or just make it to the top at your own pace. Here’s the best part: our experienced Climb team is here to support you every step of the way to get your ready for the Climb.

Ready, get set … run a 5k for a cause!

Run through Grant Park and the Zoo at the fifth-annual Run Like Wild 5K.

Don’t miss Atlanta’s only 5K race and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier where you might catch a glimpse of some of Earth’s most incredible wildlife. Register to run with us virtually from home or on your own trail. Virtual registration includes the t-shirt and race medal. 

The Fit City 5K is the opening race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

How about setting a goal to run your first 5K? Or if you are a runner, how about setting your PR on an amazing, fast and flat course inside the city limits of Kennesaw?

Register now and bring your family out for a fun-filled active morning in Kennesaw!

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the Hooty Hoo 5K hosted by Kennesaw State University! Join us on April 12 at The Perch for an exhilarating spring run that welcomes everyone. The race will start and finish at The Perch and will take you through the beautiful Noonday Creek Trail. Participants will receive a T-shirt and have the chance to enjoy an exciting awards ceremony, complete with free food and drinks provided by local businesses and KSU Sports and Recreation. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event – whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, come and be part of the fun! Mark your calendars and we'll see you at the Hooty Hoo 5K.

GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Atlanta:
Enjoy a FULL day of fun at Grant Park!

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance! Our goal is to unite 1 million supporters of the Down syndrome community to say "We can and will accept you as you are!"

We are making one simple request to our participants: to get up and MOVE for acceptance! You can walk, run, jump, swim, ride, or play a sport; any type of physical movement can be done to show your support. The best part is anyone can participate! Host your very own event, or attend our 5k, 1 Mile, and Dash event on March 29!

Every attendee will receive a T-shirt and a discounted admission to Zoo Atlanta with their race bib! During the event enjoy a live DJ, bounce houses, concessions by RISE coffee & tea, and an exciting awards ceremony!

Create your team today! Raise funds and share your team's progress to increase awareness and acceptance!

Empower Thousands To Take
Their First Step Towards Light,
Hope, and Transformation.

Join City of Refuge Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 for their annual 5k event and traverse Atlanta's historic Westside and bustling Downton. All proceeds support the mission of City of Refuge to
bring light, hope, and transformation to individuals and families transitioning out of crisis.

The race will start and finish at 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314. The 5k course is an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. All awards will be based on gun time. You may run or walk with a stroller; however, please start at the back. Dogs are welcome, but they must be on a leash!

More Ways to Give

Our housing and youth programs are in need of diapers and wipes! We are asking runners to partner with us to help collect diapers and wipes for our programs. 

We have two ways that you can get involved:
1. Bring diapers or wipes to the race. We will have a box for you to put your donation in when you arrive.
2. Order diapers and wipes off City of Refuge's Amazon Wishlist.

All donations must be brand new and unopened.

Welcome to the 2025 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5k, one of metro Atlanta's favorite charity runs, and an
Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

Join us at 8 am on Saturday March 22, 2025 in Brookhaven's beautiful Blackburn Park. Runners and fans can kick the morning off right with a fast course, lots of good cheer, and the knowledge that 100% of race proceeds go directly to support the important work at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Walkers are welcome and will start immediately after the runners.
As always, we are excited that the Cherry Blossom 5k continues to draw so many family groups that include young runners and children in strollers every year. For everyone's safety and enjoyment we ask that all participants continue to be considerate of those runners working towards a competitive time and mindful of small children. If you prefer, you are welcome to join our walkers for a beautiful morning stroll through Blackburn Park.