Road Race for Education

Join us for a super fun and exciting charity event, the 2026 IZS Fun Run/Walk! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to sweat it out with us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 741 Connally Street SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30315. This is not your ordinary run; it's a chance to have a blast while staying fit and healthy. With finisher medals and a custom short-sleeve shirt, this is the perfect event for women, men, and children ages 5 & older. So, mark your calendars and bring your friends and family along for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to run, laugh, and create memories together. See you there!

The Iota Zeta Sigma Alumnae Chapter intends to hold the 2026 Fun Run/Walk as scheduled on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Organization has a no refund policy. If, due to circumstances beyond the control of the Iota Zeta Sigma Alumnae Chapter, the location of the event has to be changed, you will be immediately notified via email and social media. Events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY due to inclement weather, you will be notified immediately via email.

Distance:

Approximately 1.5 miles

Online Registration Cut-Off:

Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Event Schedule:

7:00AM – 8:00AM - Fun Runners & Walkers Check-in and Registration

8:15AM - Opening Ceremony

8:30AM – Race begins

9:30AM – Closing ceremony – Acknowledge winners and sponsors; participants can interact with vendors and receive valuable information at tables/tents

11:00AM – Event concludes

Course Information

Course time limit:

Distance: 1.5 miles (20 minute per mile pace)

Hydration Stations: Finish Line

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no headphones, no pets or wheeled conveyances of any kind including roller/inline skates, no strollers, and no bicycles are permitted on the course.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Race Day registration will be available while supplies last.

Cost - $30

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PARKING

Free street parking will be available for the event at the location site. Please plan to arrive early as the IZS Fun Run/Walk could cause traffic delays.

AWARDS

Overall awards are based upon net time.

ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES

If you are an AWD and interested in participating in this event, please email [email protected], to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs.

QUESTIONS?

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email [email protected] .

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]

The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival the ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon, and Black Lights! Cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party featuring Top Headliner DJs!

To date, over 2 MILLION people across the World have become a member of the Night Nation™!

The Night Nation Run is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) as their official charity. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.

Celebrate Life. Celebrate friends and family. Celebrate Music. Run with the Night Nation™!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Night Nation T-shirt (Premium & VIP Registration)

• Race Bib

• Glow Necklace

• Free Giveaways

• Pre and Post Race Concerts

• Admission into the Night Nation after party

• The best night of your life!

About the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run

The East Lake Foundation is thrilled to host the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, August 2nd, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA. The 5K race will start and finish at Charles R. Drew Charter School’s Junior and Senior Academy and the race will weave through the beautiful East Lake community highlighting the Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, Charlie Yates Golf Course, and much more. The route will also provide participants the unique opportunity to run through the back 9 holes of historic East Lake Golf Club, home of the TOUR Championship, which will take place August 20-24, 2025. The Fun Run (400 meter dash) will take place in front of Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy after the 5K and is open to all ages.

About the East Lake Foundation

Founded in 1995 by developer and philanthropist Tom Cousins, the East Lake Foundation collaborates with The Villages of East Lake residents, Charles R. Drew Charter School families, and other key service providers to ensure every member of our community has equitable access to the resources, tools and supports needed to thrive through its integrated and holistic model for community revitalization. The Foundation has helped to create mixed-income housing and infrastructure, educational opportunities from cradle to college, and community wellness and economic vitality activities such as entrepreneurship, career readiness, and financial literacy, among others, to ensure the East Lake neighborhood is recognized for what is possible and not defined by its past.

This innovative approach has proven that a community that had experienced disinvestment and a lack of opportunities for decades can be transformed into a neighborhood where children and their families thrive and experience increased upward mobility, improved health outcomes, and greater racial equity.

The success of the East Lake Initiative has served as the blueprint for a national model of holistic community redevelopment through Purpose Built Communities. Today, there are 27 additional Purpose Built Communities across the country — all of which are successfully creating opportunities for residents and building strong, economically diverse communities. For more information, please visit www.eastlakefoundation.org.

What better way to kick off the Summer Shade Festival than with a gorgeous run through the historic Grant Park neighborhood run! For 24 Years the Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K has brought together community and raised funds to support the Grant Park Conservancy

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:00am | Race day Registration & Check-in Begins!

• 7:30am | Stretch Guided by Rene of Challenge Aerial

• 7:55am | National Anthem by Taylor Sutterfield

• 8:00am | 5K Race START

• 8:45am | Kids Tot Trot

• 9:00am | Awards ceremony

Watch your email and follow our Instagram for updates as we approach race day. We look forward to our 24th Annual Run for the Park and thank you so much for your support!!

Parking:

• Paid Zoo parking lot/deck, Street parking nearby

Bike Valet:

• Located at the Milledge Foutain. Northside Hospital is sponsoring FREE BIKE VALET from Two Wheel Valet that opens at 7:00am for 5K participants and spectators, and will remain open until 10:00pm at the close of the festival.

Awards 5k:

• TBD

M & F Age Groups:

• 10 & under

• 11-14

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 & above

Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K

LABOR DAY MONDAY

September 7, 2026

Beginning May 12, 2025, in accordance to the FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive fees, registration costs will be displayed including processing fees. They may not include certain government taxes and shipping costs.

Kick off your Labor Day with one of Atlanta’s favorite holiday traditions! The Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K returns on Monday, September 7, 2026, offering fast, point-to-point courses, a vibrant post-race celebration, and a chance to support families and individuals living with cystic fibrosis.

Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with friends, or starting a new family tradition, the Sizzler delivers an unforgettable race-day experience.

Race Highlights

• Point-to-point, net downhill courses perfect for all paces

• 5K start: near Brookhaven MARTA Station at 7am

• 10K start: near Chamblee MARTA Station at 7:30am

• Finish for both races: Buckhead Station

• Stroller-friendly

• Post-race festival with food, music, vendors, and beer from StillFire Brewing

• Premium swag: premium-blend race shirt, custom finisher medal, finish line towel

• Team & Family Discounts:

• $3 off per person for 3+ registrations

• $5 off per person for team registrations

• No price increase from 2025 to 2026!

• No race-day registration available

Packet Pickup

Convenient pre-race pickup at multiple Big Peach Running Co. locations throughout race week. No race-day pickup unless arranged or purchased in advance.

Give Breath While You Run

All proceeds benefit BreatheStrong CF, providing movement, wellness, and fitness support to people living with cystic fibrosis. CF warriors can receive free in-person registration by emailing [email protected].

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, and supporters this Labor Day.

Run fast. Run for a cause. Run Sizzler.

Can't make it to Atlanta? Join us virtually through Sizzler on the Go!