Care for Cops 5k Run/Walk: Honoring Our Heroes Killed in the Line of Duty 2026

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!

Celebrate America’s birthday on the run at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon, taking place the Saturday before the 4th of July in Sugar Hill, GA on the beautiful Greenway.

This patriotic race offers four distances so athletes of all levels can take part in the celebration. Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a scenic run, or honoring the red, white, and blue, the Greenway provides a smooth and picturesque setting for an unforgettable race experience.

As a special thank-you for their service, all Active Duty Military and First Responders receive a FREE race entry. (Military I.D. or First Responder I.D. of the athlete must be shown at bib pickup.)

All athletes who cross the finish line will earn a finisher medal, and awards will be presented in all four race distances to the top three male and female finishers in the standard five-year age groups.

Lace up, show your patriotic spirit, and join us for a memorable Independence Day celebration at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon!

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.

Join us at CAULEY CREEK PARK IN JOHNS CREEK for a great morning with a 5K run/walk music and food all to benefit Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua!

The 5K will start promptly at 8 AM and we'll have great shirts & awards. Serious and recreational runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome! USATF Certified course & AJC Peachtree Qualifier. Come out for a great time or just to support the cause; virtual option available too!

Runners, the last day to guarantee you receive a shirt is Saturday, July 19th!!