9 running, walking, and wheelchair events in Johns Creek, Georgia

WELCOME TO THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY RUNNING OF

THE WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY 5k -2026

Sat Jan 31, 2026 - Cauley Creek Park, Johns Creek, GA

Gates Open: 8am

Fun Run 5K Begins: 9am

Click here for directions/parking/instructions

The Where There's A Will There's A Way 5K is a Fun Run For Hope. It was created, owned and implemented by teenagers back in 2011 as part of the birth of The Will To Live Foundation, a non-profit organization created by kids to increase the Will To Live of teenagers and young adults everywhere. We do this by:

• Raising The Awareness of Teen Suicide in our communities

• Increasing The Education around depression and other mental illnesses and their stigmas

• Delivering Hope to Teenagers (and their families) everwhere

As always, 100% of all funds raised go towards the "Education and Awareness programs of the Will To Live Foundation.

This is our 16th Anniversay runing of this wonderful event that was created and is implemented and owned by the teenagers of Will to Live! We hope you will join us! We expect over 1000 partcipants enjoying a wonderful event full of hope - we call it "Hope's Greatest Run"

Thank you for your support. Remember this is a fun run! All are welcome - from experienced and competitive runners (they get to go first) to Families, kids, dogs (with leash and clean up of course), neighborhood groups and corporations as well. As always, it is a team theme, so if you have a group of "Life Teammates" (10 or more) - then sign up and run as a team - together (you'll also save $5/each)

Love ya man!

The Will To Live Foundation, a non profit 501(c)(3) public charity that was created by and for the teens and young adults themselves. For more information on the foundation and it's mission, visit www.will-to-live.org

Event details and schedule

The 16th Annual Where There's A Will There's A Way 5K Fun For Hope will start at 9am on Saturday January 31, 2026 (gates open at 8am - it will be very busy as it gets close to 9am, so get there early). We will hand out your Official Race T-Shirt after the race is complete.

For more information including directions and parking instructions, please visit the Will To Live 5K website by clicking here or visiting www.will

The 16th Annual Where There's A Will There's A Way 5K Fun For Hope will start at 9am on Saturday January 31, 2026 (gates open at 8am).

For more information including directions and parking instructions, please visit the Will To Live 5K website by clicking here or visiting

The 16th Annual Where There's A Will There's A Way 5K Fun For Hope will start at 9am on Saturday January 31, 2026 (gates open at 8am).

For more information including directions and parking instructions, please visit the Will To Live 5K website by clicking here or visiting https://www.willtolive.org/wtl-5k-2026

Witht additional questions, you an email us at [email protected]

Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K Run/Walk or Virtual 5K. Run, walk, volunteer, or donate—your participation supports a local community cause. All ages and abilities welcome.

• Dogs welcome (leashed)

• Strollers welcome (start behind timed runners)

• Teams encouraged

Registration Perks

• Event T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Feb. 7, 2026)

• Virtual participants receive mailed swag (mail expense charged)

• Participant Medal

Race Day Schedule

• 6:30am - Race Day check-in opens

• 8:00am - 5K Start

• 9:00am - Awards Ceremony

Post-Race Activities

• Post-run festivities including food, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities (TBD).

The Cauley Creek Park 5K features a flat, fast, rubberized course—perfect for runners of all levels. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join, and medals will be awarded to winners in each age bracket.

The Christ Church 5K is also an official Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualified event! Runners of the Christ Church 5K will be able to use their times to qualify for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race once completed.

Race registration includes an event t-shirt, and snacks and refreshments will be provided for all participants after the race.

Families are encouraged to come along and make a morning of it! Cauley Creek Park offers great playgrounds and open fields for kids and spectators to enjoy, even if they’re not racing. Stick around after the run to relax and connect with other participants.

This race is hosted by Christ Church, a local church that exists to make, mature, and mobilize disciples of Jesus Christ. We gather every Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship at 4125 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005, and we would love for you to join us. Visit our website christchurchga.org for more information.

The race is professionally operated by IWeLife, ensuring a high-quality and well-organized race experience.

GO GRAY FOR A CURE 5K

Go Gray for a Cure, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund life-saving brain cancer research, educate and increase awareness, and improve the quality of life for those living with brain cancer. An estimated 1 million people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor, and approximately 94,390 more will be diagnosed this year. Glioblastoma is the most commonly occurring primary malignant brain tumor, accounting for 14.3% of all tumors and 50.1% of all malignant tumors. For malignant brain tumor patients, the five-year relative survival rate following diagnosis is 35.7%. For the most common form of primary malignant brain tumors, glioblastoma, the five-year relative survival rate is only 6.8% and median survival is only 8 months. Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children and adolescents ages 0-14 years. Many have and will lose their life to brain cancer this year. Our mission is to stop that from happening.

We must find a CURE!

WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL GO GRAY FOR A CURE 5K TO END BRAIN CANCER

IN PERSON 5K (This event is chip timed)

DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026

LOCATION: Cauley Creek Park - 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097

START TIME: 9:00AM

START LOCATION: 5K Staging Area

COURSE: This 5K is USATF Certified!

EARLY PACKET PICK UP: Friday, May 15th at Big Peach Running - Suwanee from 5PM - 7PM

DAY OF RACE PACKET PICK UP: 8:00AM at the Cauley Creek Park 5K Staging Area

SAME DAY REGISTRATION: On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 8:00AM

STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND DOGS: This is a family event! Strollers, wheelchairs and dogs allowed at the back of the start.

REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY & SURVIVOR WALK: 10:15AM at the main stage

AWARDS: Award ceremony begins at 10:30AM at the main stage

Prizes will be awarded to Top 3 Overall M and F finishers, Master Top 3 M and F along with Top 3 M and F in the following age groups:

10-under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

RESTROOMS: 5K Staging Area

VIRTUAL 5K

DATES: Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

TIME: Anytime that fits your schedule

LOCATION: Anywhere in the United States

Please sign up by Monday, May 2nd to guarantee a t-shirt

Registration Includes

• GO GRAY FOR A CURE 5K T-Shirt or Tank

• Finisher Medal

• Race Bib

• Donation to life-saving brain cancer research