Cookies & Cocoa 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

ELEVATE 5K

Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. along with premier partner Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter will host our fourth annual Elevate 5K walk/run at George Pierce Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Our start time will be 7:30 AM EST. Proceeds raised from this event will support scholarships and community programs. Over the years we have awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to Gwinnett County High School Students and others.

We look forward to expanding our giving and promoting critical societal issues that impact our community.

DATE & TIME

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Opening Ceremony/Warm-up: 7:00 AM

Race Start Time: 7:30 AM

LOCATION

George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy NE, Suwanee, GA 30024

DISTANCE

5K (ages 13 & older)

Kids Fun Run - 1.5K (ages 12 & under)

EVENT SWAG

In-Person 5K:

• Race Day Shirt

• Finisher Medal

Virtual 5K:

• Race Day Shirt

• Finisher Medal

Kids Fun Run/1.5K (1 mile):

• Race Day Shirt

• Finisher Medal

COST

In-Person 5K:

• $35 through March 31, 2026 - Sale

• $40 through April 30, 2026

• $45 through June 6, 2026, Race Day

Virtual (Run With Us From Anywhere)

• $35 through March 31, 2026 - Sale

• $40 through April 30, 2026

• $45 through June 6, 2026, Race Day

Kids 1-mile Fun Run/Dash:

• $25 through June 6, 2026, Race Day

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS!

No Pets

Event Shirt Guarantee:

The last day to register and be guaranteed to receive an event T-shirt during the below packet pickup date is May 1, 2026

The last day to register and be guaranteed to receive an event T-shirt on race day with registration is Wednesday, May 30, 2026.

Late Registration:

If you register after May 03, 2026, packet pickup will be on race day, June 6, 2026.

Packet Pickup Date and Location - TBD

All packets (In-Person and Virtual participants) must be picked up in person at one of our pickup locations.

Participants

Please share the event and your Elevate 5K photos on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) using #Elevate5k, #UAOElevate

For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please see links.

Questions contact [email protected].

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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!

Run the Ranch is Back!

Join us June 20th, 2026, for a day full of fun, love, and community!

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We are continuing our new, chip-timed course; challenging but runner and walker-friendly so all can join in on the fun.

Our course features plenty of water stations and a welcoming atmosphere for all, from walkers to serious runners. There will be awards for overall, masters, and age-group winners. In addition to the 5K and Fun Run, a special 1.5-mile Nature Walk will feature a beautiful wooded trail.

Registration for our 5K, Fun Run, and Nature Walk events is at a great price (especially if you register early!). There is a special discount for families, and your registration includes free admission to Eagle Ranch Family Fest!

Important Shirt Deadline: To guarantee you receive your preferred shirt size, please register by May 20th. After this date, sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

We're including the option for early check-in this year! Be sure to check in to your Run the Ranch Race on June 19th, 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m., at the Eagle Ranch Admin Office to collect your packet. Early check-in lets you hit the ground running the next morning!

We’re excited to host our Family Fest at Eagle Ranch as well. This is a FREE party with tons of fun activities, including festival games, inflatables, cotton candy, and more. Some vendors will in attendance with great food and goodies for purchase! If you've purchased your race, your Family Fest admission is included.

If you want your family or friends to join separately from the race, register online to reserve their wristbands for admission.

Whether you come to run, walk, or want to join in our Family Fest, all are welcome!

Schedule:

• 7:30 AM - Packet Pick-Up/On-Site Registration

• 8:15 AM - Fun Run Start

• 8:35 AM - 5K Start

• 8:40 AM - Nature Walk Start

• 9:00 AM - Family Fest Activities Open

• 9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony (will immediately follow 5K completion)

• 12:00 PM - Family Fest Ends

Proceeds benefit Eagle Ranch, a nationally recognized non-profit organization with a wide range of services supporting whole family healing for struggling children and families.

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.