Road Race for Education

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

The Villages at Carver Family YMCA's It Takes the Village 5K Walk/Run is here!

This is a fun family event and will be taking place along the beautiful Westside Beltline at Pittsburg Yard. This event is more than a walk or run, every step taken and every sponsorship dollar raised will directly impact the access and assistance for all Y provided programs and services at the Villages at Carver YMCA to ensure that no one is turned away from affordable programming.

Financial assistance, funded through the Annual Campaign, is available based on the need for all Y programs. The Y actively seeks to identify and involve those in need. By Registering to participate in the “It Takes the Village 5K Run/Walk” , you are helping first hand with making a difference with us.

Race Day Schedule

8:30 - 9:25 am Race Day Bib Pick-Up and In-Person Registration

9:25 am Closed - Bib Pick-Up and In-Person Registration

9:30 am 5K Race Start

10:30 am Awards

Feb. 9 - Apr. 14 Apr. 15 - May 29 May 30

5K $25 $30 $35

Just the T-Shirt $25 through race day

**FAMILY OF 4 DISCOUNT. Register your family of 4 for the 5K in one transaction, and receive $5 off each registrant. Applies to in-person 5K only.

Join us for the Fostering LIFE 5K & Community Festival, a certified 5K run, family-friendly walk, and community celebration held in Grant Park during National Foster Care Month. This event brings together runners, families, caregivers, and community members to raise awareness about the current state of foster care in Georgia and the critical needs of youth in care and the families who support them. Whether you’re running the certified course or walking alongside others in support, your participation helps shine a light on the realities facing children and caregivers within the foster care system.

New This Year: Community-Powered & Free to Register

To remove barriers to participation, registration for this event is free. Participants are invited to give what they can at registration or on event day. All donations directly support Fostering LIFE’s work and ensure this event remains accessible while advancing its mission.

Why This Event Matters

Fostering LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth impacted by foster care to excel in leadership, independence, faith, and education. We also recognize that supporting youth requires supporting caregivers, including foster and kinship parents, who play a vital role in stability and long-term outcomes.

Funds raised through this event directly support:

• Annual scholarships for graduating seniors in foster care

• College readiness kits to support successful postsecondary transitions

• Programs that strengthen both youth and the caregivers who walk alongside them

After the race, stay and celebrate at our Community Festival, featuring family-friendly activities, music, food, and opportunities to learn more about how you can support foster youth year-round. This event is an opportunity to move with purpose, raise awareness, and invest in futures that too often go unsupported.

Rooted in Purpose. Growing Forward.

For more information about Fostering LIFE and our year-round work supporting foster youth and families, visit our website: Fostering LIFE.

Join us for our Annual 5K Run for Health on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The live race will start in front of Southside Medical Center located at 1046 Ridge Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315. Proceeds from the race will enable us to provide healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured patients throughout Metro Atlanta. Come out and bring your entire family for this fun-filled day. The early registration cost is $30 for Adults and children 12 and below $15. The price will increase to $35 on race day. All registration includes a T-shirt.