The fourth annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway, hosted by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, is back! Get ready to lace up your shoes and run or walk the fifth runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sept. 22. Experience this special opportunity to race on one of the flattest – and fastest – courses in metro Atlanta!

This is a USATF-certified 5K course/AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

The proceeds from the race will benefit the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program.

Learn more at atl.com/5k!

Registration Cost:
$40 Timed Runner
$35 Untimed Runner
$35 Virtual Runner

Register by Sept. 16! Same-day registration is not permitted.

Location:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fire Station 33
1401 Loop Road
Atlanta, GA 30337

Drop-off location for Uber/Lyft at Technical Campus:
1255 South Loop Road
College Park, GA 30337

•• EVENT SCHEDULE ••
4 a.m. - 6 a.m.: Check-In and Bib Pick-up
6:15 a.m.: Race Line-Up
6:30 a.m.: Official Start
7:30 a.m.: Finish
7:45 a.m.: Awards

•• WHAT TO BRING ••
Government-issued ID, keys, cellphone in fanny pack or arm band
• Government-issued ID is required: Registrant name must match submitted government-issued ID. Those without ID and/or cannot be screened will NOT participate.
• Bags are strictly prohibited (e.g., backpacks, shoulder bags, sling bags, etc.)
• No water bottles, hydration packs, etc. are allowed. Water will be provided.
• Fanny packs and cellphone arm bands are subject to inspection.

•• RACE NUMBER PICK-UP ••
Race numbers (bibs) are issued upon check-in and are non-transferable.

•• TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING ••
• There is NO public parking or participant drop-off at Fire Station 33. Parking is very limited. MARTA and carpooling are highly recommended; however, FREE parking will be available at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). Shuttle service from GICC to the race course will begin at 4 a.m. and end at 5:45 a.m. Return shuttle service to the GICC will be available after the race, with the last shuttle departing at 9 a.m. from Fire Station 33.
• MARTA will begin north and southbound rail service at 4 a.m. When exiting the train, follow signs to the shuttle pick-up location. The shuttle service will be available from the Airport MARTA station to Fire Station 33 starting at 4 a.m. and ending at 5:45 a.m.

•• AWARDS ••
• Awards for the top men and women in each age group are as follows: 10-16; 17-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+ (Only timed runners can qualify)
• TEAMS: Require at least five member and can be a combination of men and women. Awards will go to Top team (fastest combined overall score) and largest team.

•• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ••
• 5K participants have one hour to complete the race.
• The runway must be cleared of race participants by 7:30 a.m.
• All runners and walkers must maintain a per-mile pace of 18 minutes, 30 seconds. Participants who are unable to maintain this pace will be diverted to a shorter route so they are able to complete the event by this time. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, as this is a Federal Aviation Administration requirement.
• Chip timing will be used.
• All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal upon completion.
• There will be limited space for participants to warm up or stretch before and after the race.
• Walkers are encouraged to walk to the right, allowing runners to pass on the left.
• Participants must be ages 10 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Spectators are not permitted.

•• VIRTUAL RACE ••
• If you cannot attend the race, don’t sweat. We offer a virtual race/runner option in registration. Complete the 5K on your own time and at your preferred location. You will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal.

For questions about the race, email ATL5K@atl.com or contact 404-382-2369.