Erica D. Lanier Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Snellville, GA

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Snellville, GA
Venue
Lenora Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:25 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
5K
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We are pleased to announce the sixth annual 5K Run/Walk, honoring the life and legacy of Erica Danielle Lanier. Erica dedicated her life to service and founded Gifted Girls of Grace (GGOG). The mission of GGOG is to cultivate and enrich the lives of teenage girls by incorporating sisterhood, culture, etiquette, and self-empowering activities into their daily lives, enabling young women to reach their full potential as cultured, sisterly, and goal-oriented young women. All proceeds from the 5k Run/Walk will go to fund GGOG activities. You can read about Erica by following this link: https://giftedgirlsofgrace.org/Our-Founder. A Virtual 5K Run/Walk means you can run, jog, or walk wherever you choose to, including your neighborhood, a park, a track, or on a treadmill. Pick the best time on 9/26/2026 to complete your run/walk (3.1 miles). Entry Fee & Registration (a processing fee will be added to each transaction): $30 - Early Bird Entry is from 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026 $35 - Regular Entry is from 9/1/2026 - 9/26/2026 Participant Incentives/Giveaways: Early Bird - Register by 8/31/2026 to get a $5 discount off the Regular Entry Fee Donations are welcome and will help us reach our goal. Please click on the DONATE button above. For more information about Gifted Girls of Grace, please visit https://giftedgirlsofgrace.org/ .

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise occurs at 7:27 AM on race day, giving you about 30 minutes of daylight before the 8:00 AM start in Snellville, Georgia. September typically brings warm weather with highs around 83°F and lows near 66°F, though be prepared for rain as about 43% of days that month see measurable precipitation. The venue sits at 965 feet elevation, a modest altitude that shouldn't significantly impact most runners. DeKalb Peachtree Airport is the nearest option, located 17 miles from the race site.

⛰️ 965 ft elevation☀️ Typically 83°F / 66°F · 43% chance of rain✈️ DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) — 17 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Erica D. Lanier Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Snellville, GA?

Erica D. Lanier Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Snellville, GA takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Snellville, Georgia.

Where is Erica D. Lanier Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Snellville, GA held?

Erica D. Lanier Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Snellville, GA is held at Lenora Park in Snellville, Georgia.

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