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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!
*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 race starts in a beautiful valley with picturesque mountains and fields in the background. Once runners get to the 1.9 mile mark they will enter the crown jewel of caves in the Southeast. The portion of the 5k course that runs through the cave is an out and back 0.6mi that is wide enough for 2 way traffic. Runners will pick up a glow stick at the turn around point and the decorative lighting will be on at all times. The average temperatures for race day are a low of 54F, high of 79F. Meanwhile inside the cave the year round temperature is a cool 58F. This will truly be a race like no other.
Check out this awesome video on Cathedral Caverns State Park to get an idea of the beautiful scenery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbIBSopnDo
Packet pickup will be at RunningLane on FRIDAY from 2-7PM and SATURDAY September 20th from 10:30AM-4:30PM. RunningLane is located at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. There will also be packet pickup at the race on Sunday from 7:00AM-10AM. Please arrive 1 hour before your wave start.
Due to the interest in this race and the size of the cave, we will have multiple heats or "waves" of 200 runners each. Each wave will go off 30 minutes after the first.
Example:
9:00am: 1st Wave
9:30am: 2nd Wave
10:00am: 3rd Wave
10:30am: 4th Wave
11:00am: 5th Wave
We are unable to move runners from different waves based on the wave you select during registration. Please check with family and friends on which wave you want to participate in BEFORE registering that way you are able to run/ walk together.
You must stick to your wave assignment! If you do not run in the wave you signed up for, you will not receive a finishing time.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge is a community 5K you can complete in person in Huntsville, Alabama, or virtually from anywhere around the world. Presented by the Griffin Leukemia Foundation, Inc., this event raises awareness for leukemia and other cancers while supporting programs that help cancer survivors rebuild strength, confidence, and purpose after treatment.
Pulse Walk is a different kind of competition. It includes a non-competitive, inclusive walk designed for all ages and abilities.
This is not a timed race. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and take part in whatever way is meaningful to them.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
IN-PERSON 5K
Early Registration = $20
Open through August 15, 2026
Registration = $25
August 15 through September 24, 2026
In-person registration includes:
• Official Pulse Walk T-shirt (guaranteed only if registered by September 4, 2026)
• Eligibility to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience
• Access to fundraising platform 99Pledges
Participants who register after September 4, 2026 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to production deadlines.
T-shirt sizes available: Small through XXXL. Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup or the day of the event at check-in.
Processing fees charged by RunSignUp are the responsibility of the registrant.
VIRTUAL 5K
Registration is free.
Virtual participants:
• Complete their 5K anytime between September 20 and September 26
• Create and share a fundraising page
• Are eligible to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience
Virtual participants are not eligible to receive an event T-shirt due to shipping and logistical limitations at this time.
If a virtual participant wins a Super Car Ride Experience, the ride must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.
HOW FUNDRAISING WORKS (PENNY PER STEP)
AFTER registering here, every participant should create a personal fundraising page at our official fundraising platform:
👉 Click the link on your confirmation screen or check your confirmation email to create your fundraising page.
Once created:
Share your fundraising page with friends, family, and coworkers.
Sponsors pledge one penny per step or make a flat donation - all donations made from your page are tracked to you.
Walk your 5K and submit your final step count at the completion of your walk.
Pledges are then processed based on your step total.
Every step turns into real support for cancer survivors.
And don't forget to tell your story along the way! (Build your following)
You will receive reminders after registration to help with each of these steps.
WHERE THE FUNDS GO (2026 BENEFICIARY)
All funds raised during the 2026 Pulse Walk will support the Cancer Climber Association (see video on SPONSORS tab). Their mission helps cancer survivors rediscover confidence and purpose through transformational challenges, including survivor-led climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
EVENT INCENTIVES AND SWEEPSTAKES
Participant Super Car Ride Experience
Super Car Ride Experience will be awarded to a Pulse Walk participant who completes the event requirements. This experience is designed to reward participation, engagement, and commitment to the mission. Eligibility details are available on the Super Car Ride Experience page.
The Super Car Ride Experience must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.
Public Ultimate Super Car Ride Experience Sweepstakes
Public Super Car Ride Sweepstakes – open to the public through our official sweepstakes platform. (See Super Car Ride Experience page)
The Super Car Ride Experience must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.
Participant Perks
Top Fundraiser receives a Super Car Ride Experience from Smile AWhile Inc. Additional perks may be available as sponsors come on board.
NEXT STEPS AFTER REGISTRATION
After registering, check your confirmation screen and email for a link to create your personal fundraising page. Complete that step and begin sharing your story and fundraising link right away.
Every step keeps the pulse alive.
The Georgia Army National Guard ASSAULT ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN (AoKM) MEMORIAL 5K Race is conducted at Kennesaw Mountain State Park, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Attracting hundreds of runners from across the state each year, the AoKM exemplifies what it means to Never Forget.
Participants, which include military and civilian runners and walkers of all ages, run/walk/ruck to honor the Georgia National Guard’s Fallen 43 Soldiers lost during the Global War on Terrorism 2001-Present. AoKM’s mission is to support the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, build morale, and promote physical fitness.
Now in its 15th year, over 3,015 runners have assaulted the mountain since 2012. To date, the AoKM has generated over $59,000 in support of our Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
We are so excited to see you on the mountain this year so we can HONOR those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation.
You are invited to join together with people from all walks of life to honor America’s finest, in support of an organization that provides much needed relief in times of crisis, to America’s finest. Registration is NOW OPEN and will close on 25 September 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Race Packets, including a Finisher dog tag, race shirt, race bib, and AoKM sticker. You may pick up your race packet on race day beginning at 6:00 am at Grace Community Church, or at Big Peach Running Company in Kennesaw on the day BEFORE the race from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There will be no virtual race option this year.
We are thrilled to experience the fun and fellowship that the race always brings!! If you are unable to attend but want to support the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, go ahead and REGISTER!!!! You can pick up your packet at Big Peach Running Company in Kennesaw the night before the race.
SEE YOU ON RACE DAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026!!!!!
***Please note that all race entries and processing fees are non-refundable.
Event details and schedule
FRIDAY, 25 September 2026 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Race Packet Pick-up - Big Peach Running Company-Kennesaw, 1625 Ridenour Blvd, Suite 304, Kennesaw, GA 30152
SATURDAY, 26 September 2026 - AoKM Race Expo - Grace Community Church, 770 Kennesaw Ave NW, Mariett, GA 30060
6:00 am - 7:15 am - Late Registration ($40) 6:00 am - 7:15 am - Packet Pick-up (for personnel already registered) 7:30 am - 7:50 am - Pre-Race Ceremony for Our Fallen 43 8:00 am - RACE BEGINS!!! ASSAULT THE MOUNTAIN!!!! 9:00 am - Awards Ceremony (Top of Kennesaw Mountain/Finish Line)
Lucky Number Seven:
The Carrollton Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay
The AMP, Carrollton, GA
DON'T GET LEFT AT THE STARTING LINE!
The Carrollton Half Marathon has become a local legend, one of Georgia's premier half marathons, and this race sells out every single year. We have a firm runner cap to keep the course scenic and safe—once the spots are gone, they are gone! Register early to lock in your spot, your shirt size, and the best pricing.
Experience the magic of seeing the sun peek over Lake Carroll as you tackle our scenic 13.1-mile course. With a route that winds through the heart of the city and finishes on a glorious, flat stretch of roadway, this is a race designed for a "strong finish" with great spectators bringing you home every step of the way.
Why This Isn't Just Another Race
The Course: Start and finish in the historic Adamson Square. You’ll glide past the water and through the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt.
The Vibe: We don't just hand you a medal and send you home. Our post-race atmosphere features music, entertainment, and a food & drink spread that makes those 13.1 miles feel like a warm-up for the party.
The Swag: Every runner (individual or relay) gets the "Goodie Trio": a premium Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, a heavy-duty finisher’s medal, and those all-important tickets for free food and drinks.
The Cause:
Every step you take benefits The Carrollton Greenbelt and The Community Foundation of West Georgia. This foundation helps fund many projects in the Carrollton and Carroll County area.
New for Year 7: The Corral Start!
To make your race morning smoother, safer than ever, and to account for an expanded race field, we are introducing Starting Corrals! No more weaving through crowds or dodging elbows in the first mile.
How it works: When you register, you’ll provide your Expected Finish Time. We will then group you with other runners of a similar pace. Your bib will display your assigned corral (A, B, C, etc.), ensuring that everyone starts with plenty of "elbow room" and can find their rhythm immediately. Whether you’re a sub-90-minute speedster or a steady-paced scenic cruiser, you’ll have the perfect spot at the start line!
Race Day Schedule
7:00 am: National Anthem (Get ready for Goosebumps)
7:10 am: Push Chair Start
7:15 am: Official Race Start
9:45 am: Post-Race Fun at the finish line and awards
10:45 am: Race course officially closes
Accessibility & Inclusivity
We believe everyone belongs on the course. If you are an athlete with a disability or special needs, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat about how we can make your race day seamless and spectacular.
Description
The Half Marathon’s 13.1-mile course starts at Adamson Square and then takes runners through the city, past Lake Carroll, and along the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt. The route finishes back at Adamson Square with a festival featuring music, entertainment, food, and drinks. Individual or relay team registration includes a Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and free food and drink tickets for the post-race festivities.
Awards
SoleRoots Running Co. will present awards for the half-marathon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male and Female runners. They will also receive a commemorative gift. The top three males and females in the Masters category will be presented with a commemorative gift. The top 3 in each age group and the top 3 teams in the relay categories will receive the commemorative gift as a prize. All finishers will be given a Finisher’s medal.*
Overall Male and Female
1st - $500, commemorative plaque and gift
2nd - $200, commemorative plaque and gift
3rd - $100, commemorative plaque and gift
Overall Masters Male and Female
1st - Commemorative gift
2nd - Commemorative gift
3rd - Commemorative gift
Age Group Top 3
Age Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Custom Carrollton 1/2 Marathon double insulated water bottle
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
Top 3 Relay Teams
Overall Male - Commemorative gift
Overall Female - Commemorative gift
Overall Co-ed - Commemorative gift
Rain or shine, we run. Check our weather and refund policies for the nitty-gritty details.
Ready to claim your spot at the start line?
Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year - "RaceTrac's Run for Research 5K" - in support of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research! This family-friendly event, which will be held in RaceTrac's hometown of Atlanta, is open to runners and walkers of all levels. All proceeds, including 100% of registration fees, will go directly to fund The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s support of Parkinson's research. There will be free food, prizes, music and more at this event.
The theme is “RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS!” It’s time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks you’ve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they aren’t smelly!
There’s also a fundraising component through the Michael J. Fox Foundation that participants can select during registration to create teams with your friends and families and raise money for the cause!
More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease today, so lace up your shoes and show your support!
Join us for the “Project Giveback 5K "ALOHA Run” Run, Walk or Roll and Warrior Kids SuperHeroes vs Villains event. It will be held in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, and we are proud to announce that "REDSTONE GATEWAY is our "TITLE SPONSOR". If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to support the cause, please consider the VIRTUAL OPTION or a donation by using the DONATE tab at the top of the page.
DISCLAIMER: We are the only race event that allows those participating to assign $10 of their REGISTRATION investment to an organization or a program that is making a positive impact in the lives of kids, domestic abuse victims, abandoned seniors, homeless veterans, or school programs (below is a list of those we are supporting in 2026).
PRICING
$30 until October 31st (T-shirts guaranteed). $35 from November 1st to May 31st (T-shirts guaranteed), $40 from June 1st to August 31st (T-shirts available as supplies last) and $45 from September 1st until Race Day (T-shirts are NOT guaranteed). NOTE: Zero Registration on event date.
PACKET PICKUP
Late Registration and Packet Pickup will be available on Friday, the day before the race, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the:
RunningLane, located at: 2407 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
Packet Pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 6:00 AM at: KBR Bldg. 6200 Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL US 35808, USA
Expo/Bib Pick Up
In-person participants are highly encouraged to pick up their packet at RunningLane.
Bibs, shirts, and medals for virtual participants will be shipped directly to them after September 26th, and shipping is included in the registration fee.
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Addition Information
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
NEW! We are adding a Half Marathon and pushing the date a little later so the weather will be cooler!
Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival is back again!
The family-friendly festival will include a scenic 5K run along the beautiful trails of Hays Farm (a timed run, but not certified).
Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up is at Swift Recovery (next door to Fleet Feet in Jones Valley) on Friday from 10-3.
*Swift will provide a gift for everyone that picks up their packet on Friday.
There will also be race morning packet pick up from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Race participants ONLY will be entered into event door prizes from 40+ vendors - which include one month passes to local gyms, grocery gift cards, exclusive recovery and wellness deals, plus so much more!
We will have...
Half Marathon - Certified
A 5K Run
A community 1 mile fun run for casual walkers and kids
A community bike ride (just a few miles)
Pop-up fitness classes from some of your favorite local fitness studios!
Local Food Trucks
Health and Wellness Vendors
Door Prizes
More!
To our fishers out there, pack your rods! You can come fishing at F5 this year.
So, what are you waiting for?! Register to run, ride, walk, or fish(?!), send to a friend, and come have fun with us on September 6th!
Event Information
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 8AM-12PM
Location: Hays Farm Park Run - 1117 Haysland Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
Parking: Grissom Parking Lot by hays Farm Clubhouse
Run: The runs will start in the middle of the greenway giving you more scenery and shade! Just follow the signs and the people. Details will be provided at a later date.
Bike: Our Bike ride this year will be just a few miles, following the Elgie's Walk Greenway.
Other Activities: Stick around for all day pop-up classes, giveaways, and more.
2025 list of those community vendors participating!
Altra Running
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Alabama Chapter
Blitz45Fitness
Burn Boot Camp
Club Pilates Jones Valley
Fleet Fitness LLC
Functional Chiropractic
Grifols Plasma Center
Hot Yoga of Huntsville
Huntsville Nutrition Collective
Huntsville Track Club
Iceworks Shaved ice
Hoka
Manifest Athlete
Mary Kay
Max Health
Megan's Apothecary
On Running
Orangetheory Fitness Huntsville
P3 Chiropractic & SportsCare
ProFormance Physical Therapy and Wellness
REGYMEN Fitness
Return 2 Sport
Rumble Boxing
Sam’s Club
Saucony
Southeast Family YMCA
Spring City Cycling Club
Squeeze Massage
Swift Recovery
Stretch Lab Madison
Team Rocket Tri-Club
Team RWB
The Covery Wellness
The Exercise Coach
The Sports Multiverse
“Racin’ the Station” Duathlon is a non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event where the
participants will “race” the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit—91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who “beats” the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
The Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge is a community 5K hosted by The Griffin Leukemia Foundation. This event raises awareness for leukemia and other cancers, honors survivors and families, and supports programs that help cancer survivors rebuild their strength and confidence.
Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to create a fundraising page through 99Pledges and secure micro-pledges for each step taken during the 5K. All funds raised for the 2026 event will support the Cancer Climber Association and their efforts to help cancer survivors reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Every step keeps the pulse alive.
Ready to challenge your limits and experience an unforgettable adventure? 🏃♂️ Discover the Chattanooga Ironman, a legendary competition awaiting you in the heart of Tennessee. It's an opportunity to surpass yourself in an exceptional natural setting! 🌿
2026 Duluth Donut Dash
We are so excited for the Duluth Donut Dash 5K. Come join us Sunday, September 27th for the 8:00a.m. start in Downtown Duluth followed by the awards ceremony. This race is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. We appreciate your support!
For those interested there is a scheduled church service at the Taylor Park Festival Center at 10:00 a.m. Please make plans to stay and enjoy the 200+ arts, crafts and food vendors ay one of Georgia's largest Fall Festivals!
When: Sunday, September 27th at 8:00 AM
Location: The race starts and finishes in Downtown Duluth during the Duluth Fall Festival.
Beneficiary: We are happy to continue our support of Wellroot Family Services’ (formerly the United Methodist Children’s Home) vision of a world where every child is raised in a loving, compassionate, and nurturing home. Their Foster Care Program provides hope and healing to children who have been neglected or abused by providing loving foster homes, as well as helping children find permanent homes through reunification with their birth parents or through adoption. Wellroot Family Services serves the North Georgia community.
Sponsorships: Click HERE to find out about sponsorship opportunities
Event details and schedule
CONQUER THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS SEPTEMBER 26-27TH 2026
Every September, taking place on Georgia's premier cycling routes, the Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty and Valley Ride.
During the last weekend of September, two days of bicycling fun with a weekend-long expo and a day of cycling through the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Thousands of cyclists will gather for the Six Gap Bike Expo. The following day, around 3,000 cyclists are expected to make the annual uphill pilgrimage in three noncompetitive rides for the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty.
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.
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.
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.
Registrations are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
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.
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.
Only registered RACE participants will be allowed on the designated 5K course.
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.
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.
No pets are permitted on 5k course except for officially designated service animals as required by an ADA participant.
All participants acknowledge that items left in any location in the park during the 5K event are left at the participant’s own risk.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
RACE participants are encouraged to hand sanitize often throughout the event.
Participants are encouraged to leave the RACE site shortly after the conclusion of the RACE.
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."
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].
Merrimack's Rocket City Microthon is a family-friendly fundraising event spoofing a traditional road race. The "race" is across the 383 feet (0.12k) of the Butler Green at Campus 805 in downtown Huntsville. Put on your numbered bib (just like real racers) and race from Straight to Ale to Yellowhammer Brewery. Or vice versa, we're not all that organized.
Swimmer Registration opens April 7, 2026 at Noon ET!
Swim the Suck (STS) is a 10-mile open-water race through the scenic Tennessee River Gorge in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 2010, the event attracts swimmers from across the U.S. and abroad for a unique adventure blending competition, community, and natural beauty.
STS 2026 will occur Saturday, October 3rd with a 9:30am start at the Suck Creek Boat Launch. It is hosted by the Chattanooga Open Water Swimmers (C.O.W.S.) and dual-sanctioned by US Masters Swimming and USA Swimming.
Participants can complete the 10 mile swim solo (limit of 125 USMS swimmers and 10 USA swimmers) or register as a relay team of 2 swimmers (new this year with a limit of 10 relays total). All swimmers over 18 must have a current USMS or USA membership or purchase a USMS single day event membership. Swimmers 14-17 must be current USA Swimming members.
All solo swimmers MUST be accompanied by a PILOT. Swimmers are STRONGLY encouraged to find their own pilot. Relay swimmers will switch between piloting and swimming. A small number of pilots and kayaks are available for a fee. All PILOTS must also register. There is no fee for pilots - swimmer's fee covers their pilot's costs.
A pre-swim briefing and pasta dinner will be held on Friday, October 2nd at 5:00pm at Waterhouse Pavilion, part of Miller Plaza in downtown Chattanooga. You will meet your pilot (if you requested one) and pick up your race packet during this event.
The following are included in every registration:
One race entry (for a solo swimmer OR a relay team of two swimmers)
Two Swim the Suck logo'd t-shirts (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
Two dinners for the Friday dinner (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
Two post-race meals on Saturday (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
Finisher award for all participants (swimmers and pilots)
Race morning bus transportation from the finish line to the starting areas for swimmers and pilots
IMPORTANT Relay Instructions
For two-person relays, each participant provides their own USMS number as they register. The first person to register creates the relay team and enters their USMS number. The first person pays the full team fee. The second person then registers using the team their partner created and enters their USMS number. (Age group relay members do the same but do not have to enter the USMS number).
Highlighted Nonprofit for Donations
STS supports the Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT). TRGT is a Chattanooga area land trust that serves as a leader in conservation, actively stewarding over 17,000 acres in the Tennessee River Gorge. Its mission for over 40 years has been "to conserve a healthy Tennessee River Gorge as a community treasure for generations." TRGT envisions a thriving future for the Tennessee River Gorge where the community has great access to outdoor recreation and wildlife flourishes. TRGT helps ensures STS and its participants experience a swim bounded by the beauty of the land and encompassed by the thriving waters. You can learn more about TRGT here.
If you would like to support TRGT, then indicate so upon completing your registration or click on the tab titled ""Give to TRGT" in the menu on the left.