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Stride With Us for Mental Health Awareness 2026!
Empowerment Resource Center invites you to be part of something powerful: the ERC Stride 5K for Mental Health Awareness, happening on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the beautiful Shirley C. Franklin/Westside Park in Atlanta.
Whether you joined us in 2025 or you’re stepping in for the first time, this event brings our community together to celebrate resilience, promote wellness, and break the stigma surrounding mental health. 💚
Event Highlights
✔ Elite race timing & official finisher medals
✔ Exclusive 2026 swag and giveaways
✔ EMPOWERFEST community celebration with music, vendors, and wellness resources
✔ A mission that truly matters — real impact, real change
Event Schedule
Why Stride With Us?
Every step you take helps destigmatize conversations around mental health and brings us closer to a future where everyone has access to the care and support they deserve. All proceeds directly fund therapeutic sessions for low-income individuals, ensuring more people in our community have access to the care they deserve.
Be part of the movement that keeps Atlanta moving for awareness, for action, for empowerment.
Register early, bring your friends, and let’s make 2026 our strongest stride yet!
So grab your friends, lace up your shoes, and stride with us for awareness, action, and empowerment!
Register by 9 p.m. Sun, Sept 20 for a guaranteed t-shirt on race day.
The Race for the Golden Helix 5K (GH5K) is an annual 5 km (3.1 mile) open-road race around the beautiful campus of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN. The GH5K is professionally timed. All parking on the Tennessee Tech University campus is free and available to the public on the weekends. You will not be ticketed unless you park in a spot that is specifically reserved. The best parking for the race is behind the TN Tech STEM Center, along Stadium Drive, near the Laboratory Science Commons (LSC) and Stonecipher Auditorium.
The race is organized by the Student Affiliates of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) with the assistance of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) and the Chem-Med Club. The race is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Technological University Student Government Association SOLO Fund so that all students may race at no cost. Proceeds from the GH5K benefit the ASBMB and SMACS clubs, and the Upper Cumberland Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic at Cookeville High School.
This year's race may be SOLO-funded for current TN Tech students to race for FREE using code (AWESOME). Students MUST present valid student ID at packet pick-up to be able to race.
Join us for the 12th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K, Tot Trot, and Fun Run—presented by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition.
Put on your cape and meet us on the fast, flat course entirely within Etowah River Park and Heritage Park in Canton, Georgia.
Georgia urgently needs a milk bank to provide safe, donor breastmilk for medically fragile infants who cannot receive milk from their own mothers—giving them vital nutrition and immune protection. Race proceeds will be made available to directly support the MedMilk Project: Building Georgia’s Milk Bank.
This event also raises awareness for World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to inform, support, and empower families on breastfeeding and related health issues. By participating, you help ensure Georgia families have the resources and support they need—and help bring Georgia’s first milk bank to life.
Get ready for a spine-tingling race experience at the Running Scared 5K & 13K—where thrills, chills, and fast times collide!
Whether you’re brave enough to tackle the 5K or daring enough to conquer the 13K, this Halloween-themed event delivers a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for runners of all levels. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or frighten) as you take on a course filled with seasonal spirit.
We will gather at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville, GA.
All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.
For those looking to push their limits, take on the Deadly Double by completing both the 5K and the 13K. It’s the ultimate test of endurance and Halloween courage!
Competitive runners will have plenty to race for. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in both the 5K and 13K, as well as the Top Three in Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Overall categories. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will receive awards in both race distances. For those taking on the Deadly Double, special recognition will be given to the Top Three Male and Female finishers who complete both races.
Whether you’re running for fun, fitness, or a frightfully good challenge, the Running Scared 5K & 13K is sure to be a hauntingly good time you won’t want to miss!
Event details and schedule
Regular Registration: (ends 10/10):
-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-13K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-Deadly Double: $60 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $40
Late Registration: (ends 10/16):
-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)
-13K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
-Deadly Double: $62.5 (no shirt save $5)
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-13K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-Deadly Double: $65 (no shirt save $5)
*All participants (Except No Shirt) registered by 10/07 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.
Awards & Goodies
Hoodie and sticker options available
We'll have awards as follows:
Finisher Medals
Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Overall Masters M/F
Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F
Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F
Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.
Everyone will get a race shirt guaranteed in their size until 10/9
Special awards: Planning on dressing up? We'll have a prize for the best costume, so grab all your fancy, creative, funny costumes and put them on.
Course and Timing
Super Flat course inside Rock Creek Park...so it's super flat, family & spectator friendly!
The 5K course is Certified, so it's a great opportunity to get a PR or a great time for the Peachtree.
Click here for the 13K course map
Click here for the 5K course map
Water Stations
We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.
Pacing
Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.
Groups & Teams
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.
5+: $2.50 off
11+: $3.75 off
21+: $5 off
51+: $6.25 off
100+: $7.50 off
Grab some friends to run with you, and grab great swag!
Virtual Running - How it works and Link for Time Submission
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Running Scared 5K or 13K Virtual!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib below! Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #RunningScared5k13k #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 11:59 PM.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website.
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2026. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
The Cause Proceeds goes to benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Program.
Course-USATF Certified, rolling course past historic Janney Furnace and
through downtown Ohatchee.
Start-Run starts at 8:00 AM in front of the Historic Janney Furnace at 145 Janney Road in Ohatchee, AL 36271 Award Ceremony to follow.
About Janney Furnace-
Janney Furnace was built by Alfred A. Janney in 1863 & 1864 to produce pig iron during the Civil War. Janney Furnace Park is part of the Calhoun County Park System and is open to the public daily from 8:00 am to dusk.
Food, fun, door prizes, awards- bring the entire family!
Event details and schedule
Entry Fee-$25.00
Race Day Registrations$30.00
Race Day registration will be between 6:30 AM & 7:30 AM at Janney Furnace Museum 145 Janney Road, Ohatchee, AL 36271. Please pre-register by October 1 to guarantee a long sleeve tech shirt. After October 1, shirts available while supply lasts.
Awards
Top three male & female finishers will receive an overall award. Awards will be given to the top 3 winners in each age category, male & female.
Results
Results will be chip timed this year. Chips will be re-useable shoe chips
Age Groups
14 & under 20-24 30-34 40-44 50-54 60-64
15-19 25-29 35-39 45-49 55-59 65-69 70 & over
For more information: Dennis Dunn 256-310-0830
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.
Get ready to chase pumpkins and make memories at the 2nd Annual Mableton Pumpkin Chase 5K — a festive, family-friendly Halloween-themed race hosted by It Starts With Me 2! Whether you run, walk, or roll, this event is all about community, fitness, and fun.
👻 What to Expect:
A scenic course through the heart of Mableton
Finisher medals, event shirts, and of course… candy! 🍬
Costume fun! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween attire — prizes will be awarded for creativity!
Music, entertainment, and family activities at the finish line
Appearances from community favorites, superheroes, and maybe a few spooky surprises 👀
🎃 Stay for the Fun!
After you cross the finish line, the celebration continues! Stick around for family-friendly activities for all ages, including:
🎈 Bounce house fun for the kids
🚜 Hay rides around the amphitheatre grounds
🎃 Pumpkin smash zone
💃 Dance performances and live music
🍭 Games, vendors, and more surprises throughout the morning!
🏆 Awards:
Overall Male & Female
1st Place in each age group
🎽 Packet Pickup:
Details will be announced closer to race day, but you can expect local pickup at our partner running store with exclusive in-store perks and discounts!
💜 Why We Run:
The Mableton Pumpkin Chase 5K supports It Starts With Me 2, a local nonprofit promoting health, fitness, and community engagement in underserved areas. We’re changing the outlook for family and fun, one stride at a time.
🎉 Join the Fun:
Grab your family, friends, and coworkers and register today for a spooktacular time! Early registration guarantees your shirt and medal — and your spot in one of Mableton’s most exciting annual traditions!
👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ItStartsWithMe2 for event updates, sneak peeks, and special offers.
Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race
Our course is USATF Certified and is a Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (GA15055WC)
Join us for the 16th Annual Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race on October 17, 2026!! Presented by JE Dunn Construction Company and benefiting Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, For the Hope Partnership and the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative. The race begins and ends at JE Dunn Construction Company's office on Cumberland Parkway.
Register for our 10K, 5K or 1K Fun Run!
BRING THE FAMILY - Bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendor village and more!!
KING AND QUEEN OF THE HILL - Bring your hill speed to this race! Runners with the fastest time up the Quarter Mile King/Queen of the Hill, beginning on Bert Adams Drive and reaching the top of Mt Wilkerson Pkwy, earns the title! We will have additional timing on the course to record the hill climb.
AWARDS FOR 5K, and 10K
Overall male and female
Masters male and female
King of the Hill Overall male and female
Overall JE Dunn Employee male and female
Overall male and female stroller
Top 3 in each of the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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.
Get ready for a skele-ton of fun, fitness, and frights at the fourth annual Monster Dash in Morningside-Lenox Park! On Saturday morning, October 24, join us for a 5k Halloween run/walk that will have you haunting the picturesque streets of this charming Atlanta neighborhood.
This event is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves a ghoulishly fun time. Whether you prefer to run, walk or stroll, all ghosts and goblins are welcome for a morning of community, costumes, and healthy competition. And if you’re feeling feisty, be sure to bring your fastest broom - this is a chip timed race! There will be a Kids Dash, too, for our younger runaway pumpkins.
Don't miss your chance to support the Morningside-Lenox Park Association (MLPA). Dress up in your favorite costume and show off your netherworld spirit. This is not your average 5k - it's a Halloween smash. So mark your calendar for the Morningside Monster Dash!
Event details and schedule
Packet Pick-up will be available at Morningside Presbyterian Church (1411 N Morningside Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306) on Thursday and Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm
RACE DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 24
8:30am
RACE LOCATION
Start/Finish at the Morningside Farmers Market @ Morningside Presbyterian Church
1411 N Morningside Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
WHO
Runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages are welcome.
This is a chip-timed race.
Strollers and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
Create or join a group - teamwork makes the scream work!
PARKING
Plenty of street parking (where permitted - no tricks!)
Better idea is to walk, bike or Uber to the event
EVENT SWAG
REGISTRATION
$35/registration Thru July 31, 2026 (Three or more receive a 10% discount/registration.)
$40/registration Thru September 15, 2026
$45/registration Thru October 23, 2026
$50/registration Day of Race
$25/registration for youth (kids 12 and under) participating in the 5K
Kids 12 and under participating in the Kids Dash are free, but registration is required for everyone’s safety. $20 for a youth-sized spooktacular t-shirt (optional).