5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Events:
- 5K Walk/Run: $28 ($25 early bird), 8:15 AM EDT. Open to ages 8+
- 10K Walk/Run: $38 ($35 early bird), 8:00 AM EDT
- Kids Fun Run: $15 ($10 early bird), 9:30 AM EDT. Open to ages 12 and under.
- Virtual 5K Walk/Run: $30 ($25 early bird)
- Wheelchair fun race (1K/1M): $15, 8:00 AM EDT. Registration ends August 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Highlights:
- Scenic, rubberized USATF Certified Course (GA24020WC)
- Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (Chip timed)
- Technical T-shirts
- Yoga session before the race
- Kids’ activities
- Breakfast at the finish line
- Age group awards: 8-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+
- Kids Fun Run & wheelchair fun race medals
Tentative Race Day Schedule:
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM — Check-in & T-shirt pickup
- 7:45 - 8:00 AM — Yoga
- 8:00 AM — 10K start
- 8:15 AM — 5K Walk/Run
- 9:15 AM — Kids Fun Run/Wheelchair fun race
- 9:30 – 10:00 AM — Awards & Volunteer certificates
This event benefits Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
