Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half

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!

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.

Why run from the spirits when you can take them with you! The sixth annual Spooky Spirit 5K, organized by the team behind the award-winning Beer Chaser, offers 5k and Suwanee Wine Fest, is a Cocktails and Costumes twist on the traditional 5K. This timed, Peachtree Road Race qualifying event is fitting for anyone, whether you are a competitive runner trying to beat your personal record, or you’re simply looking to sip and stroll with your closest cocktail loving friends. Just choose the ticket that channels your Halloween spirit - either non-stop or with Spirit stops - and we’ll all cheers together at the finish line!

The 5K will start and end at Suwanee Town Center Park. For those who purchase a ticket with “spirits", you’ll be able to pause at each of the five Spirit Stations (hello, liquid refreshment) along the course and hydrate with a 3 ounce cocktail sample. Each Spirit Station will feature a different cocktail and theme, guaranteed to be more treat than trick. For those who opt to run straight through without Spirit stops, don't fear, we have you covered - ALL runners (over 21) will get to enjoy a full cocktail at the end of the race.

Prizes will be awarded after the race for the Most Spirited costumes, so come dressed in your most festive running gear! Awards will go to (1) best female costume, (2) best male costume and (3) best group costume

Need to walk off some of that alcohol? There will be vendors and sponsor booths waiting for you at the finish line!

Every runner will also get to take home an official Spooky Spirits 5K shirt, medal and souvenir glass to brag about your well-deserved accomplishment.

CHEERS!

*All runners who participate in cocktail sampling must be 21 years or older and show a valid ID day of the race

*In case of inclement weather, route may be adjusted.

We run for cookies, cocoa & career tech!

All proceeds benefit Buford High School's Career & Technical Education students and programs.

This run is an official Atlanta Journal/Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.

Race t-shirts guaranteed to all racers registered by February 5, 2027.

2027 Cookies & Cocoa Packet Pick-Up

Friday, February 26th - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Buford High School Cafeteria/Commons Area

Please enter through the doors near the outdoor pavilion.

PACKET PICK- MAP

Buford High School Address: 2455 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518

Virtual runners can also pick-up t-shirts at this time.

Saturday, February 27th (RACE DAY) - 7:30am - 8:45am

Parking Lot of Philip Beard Stadium

2440 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518