46th Annual Walton Raider Chase

REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Join us as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!!

All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.

GOE is a program engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, cultural activities and are embraced by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners dedicated to supporting them on their journey.

Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Scholarships and tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.

REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.

COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Cert number GA23014DJ)

No strollers or pets allowed

TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.

TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:

· Clearly visible on the front of the torso

· Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)

· Pinned in all four corners

· Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.

VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail prior to race day.

AWARDS: Overall (M/F)

EVENT SWAG***: Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank— T-shirt/tank sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 30, 2026.

Finisher medal

FREE race photos

*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable.

PACKET PICKUP:

Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Big Peach Running Co. Vinings/Smyrna

4624 Camp Highland Rd SE

Suite 200

Smyrna, GA 30082

Tel: 770.405.8035

Friday, April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta

1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170

Marietta, GA 30068

Tel: 770.579.0444

The Falcon 5K Run is an annual event that honors our military and commemorates Health & Wellness month. Furthermore, it encourages Airmen to improve their personal fitness and mental health through running or walking. This year the event will take place during the May UTA. It’s a family-friendly activity where participants can run or walk a 5-kilometer (5K) distance.

You are encouraged people to wear appropriate fitness gear or costumes (keep it PG), to add a fun and festive element to the run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for some outdoor exercise, the Falcon 5K Run provides an opportunity to enjoy physical activity with others.

So lace up your running shoes, gather your family, and join in the excitement of the Falcon 5K Run! Day of registration and check-in opens at 6:30am

Annual 5K race in Smyrna to support the Campbell High School Educational Foundation and Support Smyrna.

This USATF certified route starts and finishes at Smyrna City Hall and is an out and back on Atlanta Road. This route is flat and fast. Great race for an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying time.

AWARDS:

Kenny's Key Lime Pies to all first-place finishers. Awards will be presented to the Overall and Master's Men's and Women's Finishers. Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups: 8 & under, 9 to 10. 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69 and 70 & over. Only "Timed" 5K participants are eligible for Overall & Age Group awards.

Finisher ribbons will be presented to all 1K and Tot Trot finishers.

All registered race participants will receive a commemorative race T-shirts (excludes fun run and tot trot participants who select the NO T-shirt option). There is a $2.00 surcharge for XXL T-shirts. Though every effort is made to order T-shirts in sizes consistent with race registrations, there is no guarantee that on race day, due to multiple factors, we may run out of the exact size you requested when you registered. If necessary, we will re-order the correct size after the race. NO GUARANTEE for the correct T-shirt size for participants registering on race day.

RACE REGISTRATION:

Participants may register online for the Jonquil City Jog 5K, 1K and Tot Trot through Race Day - Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Participants who register online will pick-up their race number on the morning of the race in front of Smyrna City Hall beginning at 6:45am (through the start of the tot trot). Groups of 10 or more participants may receive a $3.00 per person discount on 5K registration. Group discount only applies to online race registration.

RACE SCHEDULE:

• 6:45am - Race Day Registration & Race # pick-up begins

• 8:00am - 5K Start (in front of War Memorial)

• 9:00am (approximately) - 1K Fun Run Start (at flag poles in front of Smyrna City Hall)

• 9:15am (approximately) - Tot Trot (at flag poles in front of Smyrna City Hall)

RACE PARKING:

• There is plenty of parking in the parking lots surrounding the downtown Smyrna Business District.

• Use the address for Smyrna City Hall - 2800 King Street; Smyrna, GA 30080 to find the race site.

RACE DIRECTIONS:

From I-285, exit Atlanta Road and proceed north on Atlanta Road toward downtown Smyrna. After crossing Spring Road / Concord Road, follow signs for race parking on the left side of the road. Once the race begins, please expect traffic along Atlanta Road to be impacted between the Smyrna Community Center and Campbell Middle School.

POLICY for STROLLERS & BABY JOGGERS:

The Jonquil Jog is a family friendly event, with a 1K and Tot Trot for the kids. The 5K route is primarily out and back on Atlanta Road with vehicle traffic in the adjacent lane. Therefore, we DO NOT consider that a safe environment for a child in a stroller or baby jogger. You will have to make that decision regarding the safety of your family and accept any responsibility for the results of your decision.

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS - PLEASE e-MAIL - RunAtlanta@bellsouth.net or call (770) 518-8002