Six Flags Over Georgia 5K Hero Run/Walk

Join us for the annual 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, including runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and even your four-legged friends. A stroller or child is NOT required to join the fun—everyone is invited to walk, run, and roll together!

Event Highlights:

🎶 Live Music: Get pumped with high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving and motivated all morning long.

⏱ Chip-Timed Race: Every step counts! Enjoy accurate, official race timing for all participants.

👕 Participant Perks: All registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a bag of fresh fruit.

Register by June 28, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt!

🎁 Vendor Village & Giveaways: Browse community vendors, grab some goodies, and enter to win exciting prizes.

📸 Free Race Photos: Capture the joy, sweat, and finish-line moments with complimentary downloadable race photos.

⭐ Special Guests: Keep an eye out for surprise appearances from notable guests throughout the event!

👟 Kids' Fun Runs: Little runners can join in on the fun with the 1-Mile Kids Run and the toddler 50-Meter Dash.

🎽 Special Edition Race Bib: Donate $30 or more and receive a limited-edition bib — our heartfelt thank you for supporting the cause!

Race Categories and Start Times:

Kids 1-Mile Run: Begins at 7:30 AM for ages 5-12.

5K Run/Walk & 5K Stroller Roll: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT.

Toddler Dash: Scheduled after the awards ceremony

It Starts With Me 2, a nonprofit organization that continues encouraging Healthy Living for the entire family. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities through education, nutrition, and physical fitness.

The venue offers ample free parking adjacent to the start line. Overflow parking is available at the Word of Faith Cathedral, directly across the street.

We encourage participants to get creative by decorating their strollers and dressing their children in fun costumes.

Don't miss out on this exciting event that promotes healthy living and community engagement. Sign up today and let's make this a memorable day for everyone!

**Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller ***

On-site registration will increase by $5.00.

BRAZILNATION #RUN5K ATLANTA 2025 | RISE UP NOW!

A 5K that’s more than a race — it’s a movement. Join us on Brazilian Day for a cultural, athletic, and faith-filled experience that empowers communities across the Americas.

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” — Hebrews 12:1

BrazilNation Academy is where faith meets fitness, and community rises together.

LOCATION

BrazilNation Academy | Fields

Address: 3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30331

(Street course on Atlanta Industrial Way NW; intersection control at Atlanta Industrial Dr NW.)

DATE & TIME

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Check-In Opens: 7:00 AM

Race Starts: 9:00 AM

OUR MISSION

Support BrazilNation Academy, an international nonprofit empowering youth in Brazil and the United States through Olympic-level sports training, education, and wellness programs. Your ticket changes lives.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Atlanta’s first large-scale Brazilian Day celebration, uniting 2,000 runners and friends of the Brazilian-American community.

Brazilian Olympic athlete Fabiana Zaya Moraes opens the doors at BrazilNation Academy | Fields (3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW 30331).

WHAT TO EXPECT

After the 5K, the celebration continues with a Brazilian festival featuring music, food, games, and Brazilian sports activities.

VIP AREA

Silver VIP area with a recovery station, massage, ice bath, snacks, sponsor refreshments, and more. We’re bringing the Brazilian vibe to Atlanta—you don’t want to miss it.

EXCLUSIVITY

To create a premium experience, the street along Atlanta Industrial Way NW will be closed for race operations, with celebration space adjacent to Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW—Brazilian Carnival energy on American soil.

PREMIUM RSVP

BrazilNation Academy is offering an exclusive VIP Platinum and VIP Gold area at BrazilNation Academy | GYM (3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW). Premium tickets are reserved for select RSVP guests who want to strongly support the cause. Enjoy exclusive access as a stakeholder, network with Olympic athletes, NFL players, and artists, and join our Sports Talk with industry game changers.

What’s included with Premium Tickets

Exclusive gifts and perks; 1 month membership to the Gym, 1 month membership to the Running Club, and 1 month membership to the Social Wellness Club including fitness classes; running groups; 10% discount for future 5K and sports-events; access to wellness programs containing nutrition plan; IV therapy; and more.

SPORTS TALK

Participate in our Sports Talk panel featuring experts in the sports industry, Olympic Athletes and NFL Players, real estate, and wellness.

FUNDRAISER

Through BrazilNation Academy Sports Programs, we will:

Support Olympic athletes on the journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Provide scholarships for our youth student-athletes

Empower 1,000+ underprivileged youth at BrazilNation Academy Rio de Janeiro -Brazil

DONATIONS

$500 Monthly — Legacy Builders | Stakeholder Program

Goal: 300 donors × $500 = $150,000 per month

Donors receive a digital thank-you from our Olympic athletes, VIP social access to our exclusive gym, running club membership, fitness and wellness program access, and event discounts.

$37 Donation — Legacy Supporters

Goal: 3,360 T-shirts × $37 = $124,000

Support Olympic athletes on the road to LA2028. Donors receive a BrazilNation T-shirt, a digital thank-you from our Olympic athletes, VIP social access to our private group, and event discounts.

$17 On-The-Go — Run With Purpose

Every Saturday at 8:00 AM we run together for a bigger cause.

Join our running club with official race timing. Proceeds support the costs of our Atlanta youth sports programs.

Goal: 280 tickets per month × $17 = $4,760 per month

Meet at: BrazilNation Academy | GYM, 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW, 30331.

Participants are eligible for VIP social access drawings and free race entries.

$7 Monthly — Support a Kid, Empower a Nation

Support underprivileged youth at BrazilNation Academy Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Goal: 500 monthly donors = $3,500+ per month

Donors receive a digital thank-you from our young athletes and VIP social access to our private social media group.

The Silver Comet Half Marathon & Full Marathon are out and back USATF Certified races held entirely on the beautiful Silver Comet Trail just outside Atlanta in Mableton Georgia the last Saturday of each October. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier event.

Our grass root events are perfect for first timers or competitive runners seeking PRs. The Silver Comet Trail is beautiful and provides a flat and fast course.

Please find more information at SilverCometRaces.com

Runners may also be interested in the Silver Comet 10K on the 2nd Saturday of March every year - continues to be the flattest and the fastest 10K in the Atlanta metro area! Come snag your best AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying time! This is a point to point race starting from 4875 Floyd Road, Mableton GA to Finish at Silver Comet Trailhead 4573 Mavell Road, Smyrna GA

Join Us for the Sweetest 5K in Georgia! 🍪

Lace up your running shoes for the fourth annual Run for the Cookies 5K! This family-friendly event invites runners, walkers, and cookie lovers of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled race day packed with exciting activities, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories!

📅 Date: Fall 2026

📍 Location: Announcement coming soon!

🕘 Time: 7:00 am - 10:30 am

The Run for the Cookies race includes a timed 5K, a Fun Run, and an option to participate virtually. Click here to learn more about each registration type.

All proceeds play a vital role in making Girl Scouts accessible to every girl—empowering her to discover her passions and gain the skills to make the world a better place—while funding life-changing programs for girls across Georgia.