Run4DAD is a running event held in Alpharetta, Georgia, offering three distances: a 5K, a 1-mile run/walk, and a 50-yard option. The race takes place at 1815 Old Milton Parkway with a typical start time of 7:40 AM on June 21, 2026. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on the distance selected. This multi-distance format accommodates runners of varying abilities and ages, from competitive 5K participants to those seeking a shorter, more casual outing. If you're traveling to Alpharetta for this summer race, plan for an early morning start and book accommodation within reasonable driving distance of the venue.
From the Race Organizer
run4DAD is a seasoned and dynamic community event, bringing together cancer patients, survivors, family members, friends, co-workers, physicians and other healthcare community members to bring awareness and education to prostate cancer. Proceeds benefit ProstAware, a Georgia non-profit, to support bringing awareness and education about prostate cancer to men and their loved ones. Presented by Wellstar, the annual run4DAD 5K Run/Walk offers something for everyone: 5K Run/Walk - A Peachtree Road Race Official Qualifying Event 1 Mile Run/Walk kids4DAD Tot Trot (a short run through the parking lot for kids 6 and under; they receive a run4DAD cape) snooze4DAD (stay home and sleep in, but still support the cause and receive a race t-shirt) Prizes are awarded to winners in the 5K in multiple age brackets. Race shirts are provided for participants registered in the 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk and snooze4DAD. Registered participants for the kids4DAD Tot Trot receive a cape. run4DAD Emcee is Crash Clark, 99X, The Morning X run4DAD benefits ProstAware, a Georgia 501(c)3 non-profit organization solely dedicated to prostate cancer awareness and education for men and their loved ones. For more information about ProstAware, go to ProstAware.org . EARLY RACE # & PACKET PICK-UP Friday, June 19th, 4 pm to 7 pm at Big Peach Running Co., 5530 Windward Parkway Suite 420, Alpharetta, GA 30004 RACE DAY SCHEDULE 7:00am - Race Day Registration & Race # Pick-up 7:40am - 1 Mile Run / Walk 8:00am - 5K Start 9:10am - kids4DAD Tot Trot 9:15am - Awards Ceremony RACE PARKING Parking is available at the Wills Park Swimming Pool lot until the lot fills (approximately 200 spaces). Access to this parking lot closes at 7:30am. Additional parking may be available in the vicinity of downtown Alpharetta. OLD MILTON PARKWAY will be closed between Roswell Street and Wills Road during the race. Please anticipate that will be from 7:30 am to approximately 9:15 am. Participants parked at the Wills Park Swimming Pool will be able to exit the parking lot during the 5K toward Wills Road ONLY. ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES - Sunday, June 21, 2026 Road Closures Old Milton Parkway – between Wills Road and Roswell Street 7:00 am to approximately 9:30 am; eastbound and westbound lanes closed Lane Closures Wills Road – northbound lane between Old Milton Parkway and Milton Avenue approximately 8:00 am to 8:30 am; race route is one lane in the direction of travel Milton Avenue – eastbound between Wills Road and Roswell Street approximately 8:08 am to 8:45 am; race route is one lane in the direction of travel Roswell Street – southbound between Milton Avenue and Old Milton Parkway approximately 8:12 am to 8:45 am; race route is one lane in the direction of travel
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Alpharetta, GA.
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When is run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026 — Alpharetta, GA?
run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026 — Alpharetta, GA takes place on June 21, 2026. The race is held in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Where is run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026 — Alpharetta, GA held?
run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026 — Alpharetta, GA is held at 1815 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Where can I find hotels near run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026 — Alpharetta, GA?
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