Name: 14th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K
Start: 2026-05-02T07:00:00-04:00
Location: First Baptist Church

Run to change lives! Join more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in historic downtown Newnan, Georgia.
ORION Racing powered by Start2Finish 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).
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
7:45 AM - Tot Trot for ages 5 and under
8:00 AM - Mia's Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30 AM - 5K begins (USATF certified map #GA19094WC)
9:30 AM - Awards ceremony
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.