The Plus Strut 5K 2026 - Movement without Shame

Night West Midtown-The Grove 8-11am

Each event will feature mapped out routes from 1-6 miles. Participants can complete their miles walking, running, skipping, or prancing! Details of each individual event will be emailed out to registered participants 5-7 days out from the event date! Email [email protected] with any questions or inquiries for participation.

Beneficiaries:

The Race Foundation

The 404 Fund

Your participation directly supports youth, wellness, equity, and community empowerment across Atlanta.

option of participating in person or virtually. In person participation will be at Piedmont Park on Saturday, July 18th starting at 8am. Virtual participation can be conduct at YOUR own location between July 17th and July 19th. 100% of the proceeds from the event will still go towards the operational cost of Sisters By Choice Mobile Breast Clinic.

Sisters By Choice has been on the forefront of addressing disparity surrounding breast cancer. Each year, we provide at least 1,000 free breast health services that include mammograms and breast exams to underserved and underinsured women and men in Metro Atlanta.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• January 19 - Registration Begins

• $45 fee Before June 18th

• $50 fee After June 18th and Onsite

(Children 6 & under - FREE)

• July 12 - Pink Ribbon 5K Run/Walk Kick Off

• July 17 thru 19 - VIRTUAL Pink Ribbon 5k Run/Walk

• July 18 - IN PERSON Pink Ribbon 5K Run/Walk at 8:00am

Event Address

Piedmont Park (Charles Allen Entrance)

440 10th Street NE

Atlanta, Ga 30309

In Person (Timed/Untimed) 5k Run/Walk

• Once registered, you will receive a registration confirmation email.

• Hydration will be provided

Virtual Run/Walk

• Once registered, you will receive a registration confirmation email.

• Virtual run/walk between July 17th - July 19th.

• Use a running/walking tracking app via smartphone or a smartwatch to track your progress while on your run/walk. Some popular tracking apps are Runkeeper, Map My Run, and Strava. Take a screenshot of your distance and finish time once you complete the run/walk.

• Trek Around A Track 12.5 times ~5k

• 5,500 Steps ~ 5k

• Once you have completed your 5K, you will need to submit your virtual results. Here is the link

• How to submit/manage your results link:

• CLICK HERE

• Submit Virtual Results link:

• CLICK HERE

• Upload photos of you and/or your team to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #PRRW2026 and #PinkRibbonRunWalk2026

T-Shirts

T-Shirts will be distributed day of the event to IN PERSON participants and mailed to VIRTUAL participants.

Medals

The FIRST 500 people to cross the FINISH LINE will receive a medal!

Participants Letter

Click Here

Team Captain Intro Letter Click Here

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CM8SzkbNsQTOxq_Ki87Ids-rrqgoM53SDvRBY2TumFs/edit?usp=sharing

FUNDRAISING

All proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk help the operational costs of the Sisters By Choice’s Mobile Breast Clinic. The full service breast clinic travels throughout Metro Atlanta to provide women and men who are uninsured, under-insured and medically under-served FREE access to quality breast care. The mobile breast clinic is a state-of-the art facility unlike anything else in Georgia.

winds around the Cumberland Mall area, and ends at the Lovett School (280-foot net drop).

Despite the name of the race, well, it’s “not quite” all downhill…there are 3 hills to climb throughout the race – at the half-mile mark, during the second mile and during the last half-mile. There are also 3 really amazing down hill sections that make up for those climbs!

There is also a Kids 1K Fun Run and a fun Doggie Dash & Costume Contest!

Our event includes a huge post race party at Vinings Jubilee with awards, music, great food and expo.

include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters! Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!

New this year - Registration price includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Must register by 7/3/26 to guarantee a t-shirt!

This event is a qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Top Fundraiser Prizes!

1. On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate", then select "Become a Fundraiser", fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team.

2. Share your page with friends

3. The top 3 fundraisers will win!

Prizes!!! The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and "Day in the Life of a First Responder*" agencies to choose from include: Cobb Police , Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire. Details of "Day in the Life" will be determined by each agency.

One year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation

EVENT DETAILS:

• Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp. We will have a special honor guard presentation and a performance from the Heavy Hitter Band, that will lead runners and walkers to the start line.

• Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony and walk over.

• Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:15 a.m.

• Awards will be given to top 3 fundraisers.

• Please keep in mind the course is hilly.

• Water stations will be available before and after the race.

• On-site activities will include: First responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and water fountain/spray ground.

• SELF PARKING at The Battery: On non-event days parking in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple Decks are free for the first 2 hours. See map below for parking locations.

PACKET PICKUP:

• PRIOR TO RACE DAY: In person packet pickup will be held Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008

• DAY OF RACE: packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:

All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (August 22nd) until the following Sunday (August 30th) at 11:59PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on August 22nd for all virtual participants.

• Join us in midtown Atlanta at Atlantic Station for our twenty-fifth Race!

Kids six and under can enjoy the 50 yard Tot-Trot fun run to the finish line! Participants receive a goodie bag and finisher ribbon. The Tot-trot is held after the 1k/5k for parents to watch the fun.

TIMELINE:

6:30 am - Check-In and Registration opens

7:15 am - Registration closes

7:15 am - Opening Ceremony

9:00 am - Tot Trot begins

9:15 am - Post-Race Awards Ceremony

**** Start times are approximate, Rain or Shine event ****