PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RACE INFORMATION AND RULES CAREFULLY: The Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway celebrates its 12th anniversary this year. Hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens, the race welcomes runners as young as 10 years old and of all abilities. Get ready to lace up your shoes and run or walk the 5th runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, October 10th. 2026. Experience this exclusive opportunity to race on one of the flattest – and fastest – courses in metro Atlanta! Registration is limited to the first 2,000 participants. This is a USATF-certified 5K course and therefore an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The proceeds from the race will benefit the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program and United Way of Greater Atlanta. RACE INFORMATION: All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal upon completion of the race. There is limited space for participants to warm up or stretch before and after the event. Walkers are encouraged to walk to the right
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Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway – 12th Annual 2026 — College Park, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to College Park, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
