The Running of the Leprechauns

K-9 5K Fundraiser benefiting the Alpharetta Public Safety (APS) Foundation

Saturday, June 06, 2026 @ 7:30 AM

On-Site Registration opens, via QR Code. Saturday June 14th starting at 6:00am.

We accept credit/debit card only

Location of On-Site Registration: Dave & Buster's, Alpharetta

Dave & Buster's

6500 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Thank you for supporting our local First Responders!

Walk or run our North Point Parkway route – by yourself, with friends and family, or with your furry, four-legged companions – to raise funds that promote a safer, more connected community!

The K-9 5K Fundraiser benefits the Alpharetta Public Safety (APS) Foundation programs, including:

• Support of local law enforcement and first responders, and the families of those injured or killed in the line of duty

• CPR training, car seat safety programs, and more in our community

• Purchase of necessary equipment and training programs to maintain the highest levels of productivity and performance among our public safety employees

• Training related to disaster relief & support in our community

The 48th Annual Possum Trot 10K and Fun Run will have a virtual and in-person registration option. The in-person race is a Fun, Flat and FAST course along the banks of the Chattahoochee River! The race is an important Community event for CNC and the proceeds benefit environmental education programs focused on the Chattahoochee River and watershed. This 10K is also a Peachtree road race qualifier!

Remember to share your race day experience with us by sharing photos on social media, @chattahoocheenaturecenter with our hashtags #possumtrot or #getyourrunon!

Thank you for supporting Chattahoochee Nature Center!

AREA 13.1 Half Marathon is an Out of this World Running Event. 13.1 is a night race in Roswell, GA. One of the most popular courses to run in the State of Georgia. Recently voted 2024 BEST Half Marathon in GA and TOP 50 in the USA by HalfMarathons.net !! The course is OUT OF THIS WORLD FLAT & FAST with a total elevation gain of the Half marathon at 240 feet, All finishers will receive an awesome alien head medal that will make your head SPIN , coveted Area 13.1 tri blend shirt that will be your new GO TO SHIRT, and for runners 21 and over a free beer donated by Gate City Brewing Company. Come for the run and stay for the FUN !! Live -DJ - Food trucks- Vendors- Gate City Brewing Company !!

NEW 13.1 COURSE for 2026- Due to Riverside Park being under construction for renovations until July of 2027.. For 2026 the race will start and finish from Chattahoochee Nature Center. Unfortunately due to size constraints in 2026 there will only be a half marathon and that will be limited to 1500 half marathon runners. The 10k and 5K along with the 13.1 will return in 2027 when we go back to the newly renovated Riverside Park. The course can be found under the "Course" tab. This will be a fast, flat, and fun two-loop course along the river and boardwalks, featuring only 240 feet of elevation gain!

Sorry, no jog strollers or pets will be allowed on the race course. Headlamps or running lights are a must have and HIGHLY suggested to all runners, as there are some dark spots along the course. The race starts at 7pm and it gets dark at 8:45 ish. All participants will have 3 hours 45 min to complete this race. The Finish Line WILL CLOSE at 11pm .

AREA 13.1 Time Limit: All participants will have 3 hours 45 min (17:00 min per mile pace) to complete this race.

The Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GCDHH) is thrilled to announce the return of the Follow the Sign 5K, now in person for the first time! This Walk/Run event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia, as part of the International Week of the Deaf celebrations from Monday, September 21, to Sunday, September 27, 2026.

“Follow the Sign” was created by a team of Deaf and Hard of Hearing members to showcase our language and cultural diversity. We are committed to raising funds to improve the lives of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals. The "Follow the Sign Campaign" highlights the uniqueness of sign language, communication, and accessibility.

In addition to participating by walking, running, or hiking, GCDHH is seeking donors to help us reach our goal of $50,000. Sponsoring organizations and individuals will make a significant impact on our community by supporting this annual event. Donations will be acknowledged with advertisements throughout the event and in our monthly newsletters.

This is a USATF-certified 5K course and therefore an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Spectators welcomed!

For questions please contact [email protected].

RACE INFORMATION:

• All in-person participants receive a race T-shirt and race # at check-in and a medal upon completion of the race.

• Walkers are encouraged to walk to the right, allowing runners to pass on the left.

• Participants must be ages 5 and older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is registered for the race.

• For participants requiring a "guide" or “push-assist” runner, the "guide" or “push-assist” runner MUST register for the race as a "timed" or "untimed" participant.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE :

8:30 a.m. | Check-in, race # pickups

9:20 a.m. | Race # Pickup Closes

9:20 a.m. | Welcome, Greetings, Booths/Vendors

10:45 a.m. | Official Race Start

11:45 a.m. | Finish of Race

11:45 a.m. | Awards

RACE RULES :

Participation in the Follow the Sign 5K (RACE) is contingent upon each participant complying with these RACE Rules. By agreeing to participate in this RACE, you hereby agree to be bound by all RACE Rules for the Follow the Sign 5K. Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing reserves the right to exclude or remove any participant from the RACE for failure to comply with any portion of the RACE Rules.

1. Check-in and mandatory race-day number pickup opens to participants starting at 8:30 a.m. All participants must show a government-issued photo ID that matches the registered participant’s name upon check-in. Minors do not need to provide a photo ID upon check-in when accompanied by a registered adult with a proper government-issued photo ID.

2. The RACE is open to members of the public ages 5 and older. Each child under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult who will be participating with the child during the RACE.

3. Registrations are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

4. RACE bibs may not be sold, given away or used by any person other than the registered individual. Your Government ID must match the name of the registered participant to pick up a race number the morning of the race.

5. All RACE participants must stay on the officially designated 5K course at all times, unless detoured by law enforcement or other official personnel along the route. RACE participants acknowledge agree to follow the designated path for participants on the 5K course.

6. Only registered RACE participants will be allowed on the designated 5K course.

7. No guns or weapons of any kind (including but not limited to knives, mace, pepper spray, stun guns, etc.) are allowed on the park property.

8. No bikes, skateboards or other non-motorized or motorized vehicles are permitted on the 5k course, other than equipment necessary for a person with a disability as required by an ADA participant.

9. No pets are permitted on 5k course except for officially designated service animals as required by an ADA participant.

10. All participants acknowledge that items left in any location in the park during the 5K event are left at the participant’s own risk.

11. Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard or Hearing reserves the right to exclude or remove any participant from the RACE for failure to comply with any portion of the RACE rules.

12. All participants, observers, and spectators will agree to any COVID-19 PROTOCOLS that currently are or may be put in place in the future for the Follow the Sign 5K event.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS for the EVENT:

1. Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID-19 such as feeling sick, recently testing positive for COVID-19 and/or being exposed to anyone showing signs or recently testing positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the RACE.

2. At the present time, wearing a face mask is optional. The RACE reserves the right to require face masks if health protocols at AIRPORT change. Face masks are not required while running/walking the 5K route.

3. Participants are encouraged to use their own judgement regarding social distancing when around people not in their social circle. The RACE may start in waves with a start grid to promote social distancing if necessary.

4. RACE participants are encouraged to hand sanitize often throughout the event.

5. Participants are encouraged to leave the RACE site shortly after the conclusion of the RACE.

6. Individuals with compromised immune systems, individuals meeting other vulnerable criteria and anyone responsible for the care of someone in the at-risk population should possibly consider this event a risky environment. We recommend these individuals participate as a "Virtual Runner."

7. Any or all of these protocols may be adjusted if the health environment on RACE day indicates changes are necessary.

PARKING:

Park in the Lot across from the Amphitheater

Participants, Rideshare, Vendors and Volunteers: use the access entrance on Peeler Road and Dekalb Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338.

Marta Users: Take the MARTA rail to the Dunwoody Station (Red Line): This station is conveniently located near Perimeter Mall and several Dunwoody restaurants.

From Dunwoody Station, use a connecting bus route: MARTA's bus route 103, "Peeler Road," operates between Chamblee Station and Peeler Rd & Winters Chapel Rd, running along N Peachtree Rd, N Shallowford Rd, and Peeler Rd. You can use this bus to get closer to Brook Run Park, also known as Liane Levetan Park at Brook Run.

AWARDS:

Awards are given for the overall male and female finisher, and top male and female finisher in each age group as follows: under 18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.

Awards winners are based on NET TIME. Only TIMED runners can qualify for awards.

VIRTUAL RACE:

For those unable to participate in the Follow the Sign in person, the virtual option allows you to run or walk anytime and anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, at your own convenience.

Complete the 5K on your own time and at your preferred location.

You can submit your virtual race results via the race registration website.

You will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal mailed to your preferred address.

SPONSORSHIP INTEREST:

For questions about sponsorships and any other question, please contact [email protected].

VOLUNTEER INTEREST: (registration tables, water tables/path, direct-host)

Do you know of anyone that would like to volunteer for the 5K Race? Sign up as a volunteer - registration details upcoming.

Volunteers that sign-up by July 1, 2026 will receive a volunteer race T-shirt.

IN-KIND DONATIONS INTEREST: Help us make the 5th Annual Follow The Sign 5K a success! Your in-kind donations—whether snacks, race gear, or raffle prizes—fuel the fun and support our community. Use link -> 🏃‍♀️ Follow The Sign 5K: In-kind Donations 🏃‍♂️ to contribute and be part of something meaningful!

NOTE: Staff will not be available via phone or e-mail on the morning of the RACE to answer questions. Please resolve any issues or questions you have before race day. Please contact [email protected].

The International Dyslexia Association Georgia (IDA-GA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of dyslexia and promoting effective teaching approaches and intervention strategies for struggling readers. We serve as a resource and support system for individuals with dyslexia, as well as the families, educators, and communities that support them.

The Dyslexia Dash supports IDA-GA's outreach initiatives, community grants, and teacher training scholarships. Thank you for your support!

Choose the option that is right for you:

• In-Person 5K (Chip-timed AJC Peachtree Qualifier)

• In-Person 1-Mile Fun Run (for 10 and under)

• Virtual 5K

In-Person: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Course Location: Perimeter Mall Area, Atlanta, GA (See Course Map)

GPS Location: 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30346

Start/Finish: Perimeter Center Parkway NE in front of Nordstrom Department Store

Bib Pickup/Registration/Festival: Nordstrom's parking lot, next to Von Maur

Start Times: 1-Mile 7:45 am, 5K 8:15 am

Parking: Look for parking poles with numbers 71 and 72 in Von Maur's parking lot. You may also park outside the festival area in front of Nordstrom.

Bib Pickup: To avoid lines, pick up your race bib on Friday, October 16, at Road Runner Sports in East Marietta. (5:00-7:00) You may also pick up your bib on the morning of the event, beginning at 6:45 am.

T-Shirt Pickup: For those attending the in-person race, you must be present to pick up your t-shirt or have someone pick it up for you.

5K Race Awards: Medals for Overall Male/Female; Masters Male/Female; 3 deep Male/Female in the following age groups: 8 and under; 9-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

Virtual 5K: Anywhere, Any Day/Time

Participate anytime, anywhere! Upload your best time from October 1 through October 17 (by 11:59 pm EST).

• For those choosing the virtual race, participants will run their own course and can post their times. As soon as you register, you can run the race.

• Participants post their times on the Dyslexia Dash website, either by text or by email.

• Race t-shirts for Virtual Race Participants will be mailed the week of October 19. You will be notified if there is a shipping delay.