🚀 May the Run Be With You – A Star Wars-Themed 5K 🚀

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

📍 Location: Tribble Mill Park, Holly Pavilion, Lawrenceville, GA

✨ About the Event:

Join the Read4Eze Foundation for a fun, family-friendly Star Wars-themed 5K Run/Walk! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨ Get your lightsabers and costumes ready as we celebrate literacy and community spirit. 🌟 All proceeds support Read4Eze’s mission to:

📚 Donate books to children battling cancer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

🏡 Build little libraries in our communities

📖 Improve reading skills for adults and kids

🎉 Highlights:

Costumes Encouraged! 🤖👸 Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character

Family Activities:

🎨 Face painting

📚 Reading tents (with books in English & Spanish)

🌟 Glowing Star Wars bracelets

🎁 And more!

T-Shirts for Sale: 👕 Limited-edition event T-shirts are available for pre-order during registration

Food Trucks & Vendors: 🍔🌮 Enjoy local treats and shop for themed goodies

💫 Why Participate?

Your support helps bring books, literacy training, and hope to children and families who need it most. Every step you take helps us build a more educated and empowered community. 🌍❤️

📣 How to Get Involved:

Register for the Run 📝

Purchase a T-Shirt 👕

Volunteer or Sponsor 🤝

📧 Contact: [email protected]

🌐 Learn More: www.read4eze.org

🚀 May the Force (and Run) Be With You!

Spanish

🚀 Que la Carrera te Acompañe – Una 5K Temática de Star Wars 🚀

📅 Fecha: Sábado, 3 de mayo de 2025

🕓 Hora: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

📍 Ubicación: Tribble Mill Park, Holly Pavilion, Lawrenceville, GA

✨ Sobre el Evento:

¡Únete a la Fundación Read4Eze para una divertida y familiar carrera/caminata temática de Star Wars! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨ Prepara tus sables de luz y disfraces mientras celebramos la alfabetización y el espíritu comunitario. 🌟 Todos los fondos recaudados apoyan la misión de Read4Eze:

📚 Donar libros a niños que luchan contra el cáncer en Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

🏡 Construir pequeñas bibliotecas en nuestras comunidades

📖 Mejorar las habilidades de lectura en adultos y niños

🎉 Actividades Destacadas:

¡Disfraces Bienvenidos! 🤖👸 Ven vestido como tu personaje favorito de Star Wars

Actividades Familiares:

🎨 Pintura de caras

📚 Carpas de lectura (con libros en inglés y español)

🌟 Pulseras luminosas temáticas de Star Wars

🎁 ¡Y mucho más!

Venta de Camisetas: 👕 Camisetas de edición limitada disponibles para pre-orden durante el registro

Comida y Vendedores: 🍔🌮 Disfruta de comida local y productos temáticos

💫 ¿Por Qué Participar?

Tu apoyo ayuda a brindar libros, capacitación en alfabetización y esperanza a niños y familias que más lo necesitan. Cada paso que das nos ayuda a construir una comunidad más educada y empoderada. 🌍❤️

📣 Cómo Participar:

Regístrate para la Carrera 📝

Compra una Camiseta 👕

Sé Voluntario o Patrocinador 🤝

📧 Contacto: [email protected]

🌐 Más Información: www.read4eze.org

🚀 ¡Que la Fuerza (y la Carrera) te Acompañe!

The OTF + Spectrum ATL is more than a race — it’s a community-wide celebration of unity, support, and vibrant expression. Designed to bring people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities together, the OTF + Spectrum ATL champions a powerful message: we see you, we support you, and we run with you.

This dynamic event highlights and supports multiple philanthropic causes that uplift individuals and families across our community. From wellness initiatives and youth programs to mental health advocacy and inclusive resources, the OTF + Spectrum ATL is committed to shining a light on organizations that make a difference every day.

Participants can expect an energizing and welcoming atmosphere filled with activities for all ages, including:

✨ Warm-up sessions led by Orange Theory Fitness coaches

✨ A vibrant pre-race unity circle

✨ Interactive sponsor booths and resource stations

✨ Family activities, music, and community businesses

✨ Post-race celebration honoring our philanthropic partners

Whether you’re walking, running, cheering, or joining for the cause, the OTF + Spectrum ATL is an opportunity to move with purpose and stand together in support of the diverse communities that make us stronger.

Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fellowship, and impact — because every step we take is a step toward greater unity.

Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Lawrenceville/LDACHealthWellness5kRunWalk

Venue: Tribble Mill Park 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy SE, Lawrenceville, GA

Event Date: April 18, 2026 8AM Start.

Parking: Holly Pavilion

FEATURES:

• Professional Timing

• Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event

• Course Monitors

• Competitive Teams

• Awards and Medals

• T-Shirt Included with Registration

• Finisher Medals

• Goody Bag

• Photography

Whether you are a competitive runner trying to beat your personal record, or you’re just looking to get a wellness check this is the event for you. Your friends, and your entire family (no matter what age) to participate in together, no matter your fitness level. Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and join us for health awareness, fitness and valuable information about elevating your health. This is an opportunity for you to gather great advice from our very own resident experts, Dr. Adrian C. Douglass, Dr. Eric High, and other community health professionals. It will be a great Health Fair for everyone!

Dr. Adrian C. Douglass, MD, FACP - is an Internist. You may know him from "Drive Time with Dr. Douglass on WCLK" (Every first Wednesday from 6PM to 7PM on WCLK, FM/91.9) and

Dr. Eric High, MD - is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist who was recently voted one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine.

Join them for the health fair and informative discussions around health and fitness, and how to best take care of yourself. Registered Runners who complete the race will receive a commemorative medal. All proceeds will be used to support our community mentorship, scholarship, and leadership development programs in Gwinnett County.

COURSE:

This 5K course, beginning and ending at Tribble Mill Park Lawrenceville GA, is a USATF certified route (GA). This is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifying event and will be timed by professionals.

PRICING SCHEDULE:

Description Registration Dates Prices

Early Bird Registration February 19th-March 20^th $35 (T-Shirt included)

Regular Registration March 21st-April 21st $40 (T-Shirt included)

Late Registration (On-site) April 18^th $40 (T-Shirt not guaranteed)

Commemorative T-Shirts Only (purchase in the "Store" section of this website) February 1st- April 21st $25

*Registrations after April 11th will receive Race t-shirts and finisher medals while supplies last.

COMPETITIVE TEAMS:

Join a competitive team. The Top (3) run times from members of each team will be tracked. The lowest combined score (time) will take home the medals....and the bragging rights! If you're not ready to compete, then bypass joining! There are multiple groups created. Contact the Race Administrator if you would like to create a new team.

AWARDS: (trophies and team medals will be handed out to the following)

Award Description

of awardees

Overall Winner (Male & Female) 2

Dreamer (Age 19 and under)* 3

Age 20-29* 3

Age 30-39* 3

Age 40-49* 3

Age 50-59*

Age 60 and up*

3

3

Team Medals (Male, Female, CoEd) 9

TOTAL 29

*Peer Awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age division

*Team Awards (Lowest combined scores of Top 3 runners per team

CHARITY:

The LDAC Foundation funds our Kappa League Guide Right Program. The Guide Right Program is our mentoring program designed to assist young men with leadership development, academic achievement, career counsel, personal development, and parental support. The program offers one-on-one and group mentoring, monthly leadership development workshops that focus on character building and decision making. We presently mentor over 70 young men. Our goal is to expand the guide right program in the Gwinnett County community and offer more opportunities for students to participate. This goal is only achievable through community partners and sponsorship.

The LDAC Foundation was incorporated in 2008 under the laws of the State of Georgia Corporation Division. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists contribute to the advancement and improvement in the quality of life of the citizens of Gwinnett County by engaging in cultural, humanitarian, educational, and community service projects. In partnership with the Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, we support the philanthropic efforts that have a positive impact on the community.

STRAVA SMACKDOWN

This isn’t a PR chase.

It’s a precision test.

All runners will take on the exact same 5K course at Bay Creek Park.

A target time will be announced before the start.

Go out too hot? You’re cooked.

Play it too safe? You lose.

The runner who finishes closest to the target time — over or under — wins.

Lowest time difference takes the trophy.

Ties are settled head-to-head.

All results verified via Strava.

$5 buy-in.

No pacers. No shortcuts. No excuses.

Run with control.

Run with discipline.

Welcome to the Smackdown.

5k description

This race is put on two high school seniors, at Loganville Christian Academy, for their senior project. The race will be held on April 19th, 2026 at Loganville Christian Academy’s XC course. Due to the fact that the course isn’t flat, it is not suitable for strollers and runners should expect to run up and downhill. The first 1000$ covers the cost put on the event. All proceeds after that go to Emory Win-shape, specifically for helping patients afford their cancer treatment. We appreciate everyone who is contributing by running or donating and joining us in the fight against Cancer. Thank you so much!

The NG3 5K Cupcake Race on April 25th, 2026 will be a fun-filled race that will feature a 1 mile Fun Run followed by our 5K Road Race! Our 5K is also - Certified as a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! (Certification # GA24003DJ). The NG3 5K will be followed by the City's Grayson Day Parade & Festival in the park! Your time in this race can be used as a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. At the end you will be treated to some of the best cupcakes in the world brought to you by Special Kneads and Treats. Eat your cupcake guilt-free free knowing you just burned the calories for a good cause in your support of NG3!

Time:

• 7:00 AM - Race day registration and packet pick-up OPEN

• 7:45 AM - 1Mile Fun Run Start

• 8:00 AM - 5K Race Start

Awards:

For 5K race - Top 3 overall male and female. Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69 & 70+.

T-Shirt:

T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners registered by 4/16/26. All registrants who registered after 4/16/2026 may receive a t-shirt while supplies last during check-in. Register early to lock in savings and a t-shirt!

Refreshments:

Of course, we will have Special Kneads Cupcakes. Some of the best in the world. Cupcakes will be provided by Special Kneads and Treats, another amazing local non-profit. If you don't run on cupcakes then we will also provide water.

TREAD Academy is hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk.

Reading is the foundation of education, opportunity, and lifelong success—but many students in Georgia are struggling to reach that foundation.

Recent reports show that approximately 62% of Georgia’s third graders are not reading proficiently, a critical milestone that strongly predicts future academic success. Students who are not reading on grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, making early literacy one of the most important issues facing our communities today.

Literacy challenges don’t stop in childhood. Nearly 1 million adults in Georgia have low literacy skills, which affects employment opportunities, economic mobility, and even the ability to support the next generation of learners.

The Run for Reading 5K was created to help change that trajectory.

Each year, our community comes together to raise awareness and support literacy initiatives that put books in children’s hands, strengthen reading programs, and encourage a culture of learning. By running or walking in this event, participants are helping promote a simple but powerful idea:

Every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and succeed.

Together, we can take steps—literally and figuratively—toward building stronger readers and brighter futures.

After the race, stay and enjoy our Annual Spring Festival. All race participants will receive free entry to the festival.

For more information visit: https://treadeducation.com/

Course Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5491368847

*You will do two loops around beautiful Deshong Park.

Join the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office for the 2nd annual Bridge the Gap Community 5K, a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. Held at the beautiful Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula, GA, this event encourages fitness, while also fostering relationships and positive connections between the community and law enforcement personnel. Participants get to enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event, establish impactful relationships, and support a worthy cause.

The scenic course will take you through the park’s beautiful scenery and trails, around the dog park, the lake and the soccer fields.

All proceeds directly support the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and its community outreach initiatives, including providing free backpacks and school supplies at the annual Back-to-School Bash, supplying meals to underserved families facing food insecurity through the annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, awarding scholarships to Gwinnett County children of law enforcement officers and military veterans, supporting youth mentorship programs and football camps, and much more.

LOCATION:

Rabbit Hill Park

400 Rabbit Hill Road

Dacula, GA 30019

Race Route: CLICK HERE

Runners will run the 1.55-mile trail to the end and back to equal 3.1 miles.

TIMING:

The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.

In order 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.

AWARDS:

Overall M/F finishers and top 3 M/F in the below age groups:

1-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

EVENT SWAG:

Short-sleeve T-shirt — Size cannot be guaranteed for registrations after April 24, 2026.

Finisher medal

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

REFUND POLICY:

All registrations are final and non-transferable.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Warm up / Registration and Packet Pick Up: 7:00am-7:45am

Race start 8:00am

Race end 10:30am

RESTROOMS: On site near the Start/Finish area.