Elevate 5K 2026

☀️ DAD BOD SUMMER SWEAT 5K

Partnering with NAMI Gwinnett — Men’s Mental Health Month

📅 June 20, 2026

📍 Coolray Field (Home of the Gwinnett Stripers)

⏰ 7:00 AM Start | 6:00 AM Registration Opens

📦 Packet Pickup: June 19 at Fit2Run – Mall of Georgia

The Dad Bod Summer Sweat 5K embraces the heat and highlights the importance of Men’s Mental Health Month. We’re proud to partner with NAMI Gwinnett to champion mental wellness, support community programs, and break the stigma surrounding men seeking help.

This race celebrates dads, father figures, brothers, uncles, mentors — and every runner committed to better physical AND mental health.

⚾ Post-Race Baseball Game Add-On

Keep the celebration going with a June 20 matchup between the Gwinnett Stripers and the Memphis Redbirds at Coolray Field, with first pitch at 6:05 PM! A limited number of baseball game tickets are available for just $12 to the first 100 people who purchase the add-on. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available while supplies last.

Race Experience

Coolray Field provides an exciting and unique starting/finishing area, giving participants the thrill of running near a professional ballpark. Expect summer vibes, upbeat music, and plenty of encouragement along the course.

Runner Perks

Summer-themed race shirt

On-course hydration stations

Awards

Overall / Masters / Grandmasters

Age groups

Special Dad Division recognition

Mid-series points that separate the contenders from the pretenders

Sweat for strength.

Sweat for mental health.

Sweat for the throne.

Raise your glass—and your heart rate! The Miles for Mimosas 5K is the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and a little post-race fizz. Runners and walkers will enjoy a refreshing course designed for all experience levels, whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

We will be racing on the Green Way in Sugar Hill, GA.

Every athlete will be treated to a race-themed shirt, a sparkling finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa (juice for those under 21) to toast your accomplishment at the finish line. In addition, we’ll be recognizing excellence across the field with awards for the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers, as well as Master, Grand Master, and Senior Master Overalls. Also, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will take home awards

Join us for a run that tastes as good as it feels! Cheers to the Miles for Mimosas 5K!

Celebrate America’s birthday on the run at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon, taking place the Saturday before the 4th of July in Sugar Hill, GA on the beautiful Greenway.

This patriotic race offers four distances so athletes of all levels can take part in the celebration. Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a scenic run, or honoring the red, white, and blue, the Greenway provides a smooth and picturesque setting for an unforgettable race experience.

As a special thank-you for their service, all Active Duty Military and First Responders receive a FREE race entry. (Military I.D. or First Responder I.D. of the athlete must be shown at bib pickup.)

All athletes who cross the finish line will earn a finisher medal, and awards will be presented in all four race distances to the top three male and female finishers in the standard five-year age groups.

Lace up, show your patriotic spirit, and join us for a memorable Independence Day celebration at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon!

Lace Up, Sip, and Celebrate Freedom at the 2nd Annual Find Your Fire 5K & Freedom Fest

StillFire Brewing is turning up the heat on Saturday, June 27th with the 2nd annual Find Your Fire 5K & Freedom Fest — a day packed with fitness, fun, and freedom-loving festivities. The 5K kicks off in front of Suwanee City Hall and runners and walkers will head toward the Suwanee Greenway, with three craft beer stops along the way pouring 3oz. samples. Participants will receives a race t-shirt, medal, pint glass, and those 21+ receive a full beer at the finish line. Entire families are encouraged to register, and a fun run for kids ages 12 and under will also be an option. The fun run includes a race medal, color-changing StillFire rootbeer mug, and a craft root beer. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! After the race, StilllFire will host a Freedom Fest packed with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities including a dunk tank and costume contest. The patriotic event will benefit StillFire’s Find Your Fire Foundation, supporting local nonprofits focused on

childhood cancer research, aiding families of fallen firefighters, and much more.

Packet Pick-Up:

StillFire Brewing

Friday, June 26th 4-7pm (recommended)

OR

Race Day: Saturday, June 26th 8:30-9:30am

*Friday packet pick-up is strongly encouraged.

Why run from the spirits when you can take them with you! The sixth annual Spooky Spirit 5K, organized by the team behind the award-winning Beer Chaser, offers 5k and Suwanee Wine Fest, is a Cocktails and Costumes twist on the traditional 5K. This timed, Peachtree Road Race qualifying event is fitting for anyone, whether you are a competitive runner trying to beat your personal record, or you’re simply looking to sip and stroll with your closest cocktail loving friends. Just choose the ticket that channels your Halloween spirit - either non-stop or with Spirit stops - and we’ll all cheers together at the finish line!

The 5K will start and end at Suwanee Town Center Park. For those who purchase a ticket with “spirits", you’ll be able to pause at each of the five Spirit Stations (hello, liquid refreshment) along the course and hydrate with a 3 ounce cocktail sample. Each Spirit Station will feature a different cocktail and theme, guaranteed to be more treat than trick. For those who opt to run straight through without Spirit stops, don't fear, we have you covered - ALL runners (over 21) will get to enjoy a full cocktail at the end of the race.

Prizes will be awarded after the race for the Most Spirited costumes, so come dressed in your most festive running gear! Awards will go to (1) best female costume, (2) best male costume and (3) best group costume

Need to walk off some of that alcohol? There will be vendors and sponsor booths waiting for you at the finish line!

Every runner will also get to take home an official Spooky Spirits 5K shirt, medal and souvenir glass to brag about your well-deserved accomplishment.

CHEERS!

*All runners who participate in cocktail sampling must be 21 years or older and show a valid ID day of the race

*In case of inclement weather, route may be adjusted.