14th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K
Run to change lives! Join more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in beautiful, historic downtown Newnan, Georgia. Start2Finish Atlanta will professionally manage the 5K finish line and use RFID chip timing to ensure the most accurate finish times possible. The 5K course is USATF Certified (#GA19094WC) and a qualifier for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. Medals and CASH prizes for Top 5K Male & Female winners ($500 1st place plus FREE pair of shoes from Dragonfly Running Company, $250 2nd place, $100 3rd place), and awards will be given to the top 3 schools with the most participants. Through your participation, RACE for the Orphans, Inc., is changing lives and helping bring children home to their forever families. Founded in 2013 with a vision for Raising Awareness, Compassion and Education about the needs of the 150+ million orphans around the world, the annual 5K RACE has grown to over 1,000 participants and volunteers…all committed to raising money for area adopting families. Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome
RACE T-shirt guaranteed to all who register by Sunday, April 26th. Early Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 26th. Price increases by $5.00 for each race category on Monday, April 27th. Phantom Runner option available with purchase of $20 t-shirt
Visit www.racefortheorphans.org for more information.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:45 AM - Tot Trot for ages 5 and under begins
- 8:00 AM - Mia's Mile Fun Run/Walk begins
- 8:30 AM - 5K begins (USATF certified map #GA19094WC)
- 9:30 AM - Awards ceremony begins
Award Categories
- Amazon Gift Card for top 3 schools with the most participants
- 5K AWARDS
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 5K winners:
- 1st place - Medal, $500 cash prize plus FREE pair of shoes from Dragonfly Running Company
- 2nd place - Medal and $250 cash prize
- 3rd place - Medal and $100 cash prize
- Top 3 Masters Male and Female 5K winners:
- 1st Place - Medal plus gift certificate for Dragonfly Running Company
- 2nd Place - Medal
- 3rd Place - Medal
- Top 3 Male/Female in 14 age groups receive medals
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 5K winners:
Packet Pick-Ups
- Friday, May 1st (early packet pick-up)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Dragonfly Running Club
10 LaGrange Street
Newnan, GA 30263 - Saturday, May 2nd (RACE day)
7:00 AM RACE day registration and packet pick-up begins
First Baptist Church of Newnan
15 W Washington Street
Newnan, GA 30263
