buckheadRUN! 5k

Sat Jun 04 2022 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

Marie Sims Park | Atlanta

Livable Buckhead
Publisher/HostLivable Buckhead
buckheadRUN! 5k
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Livable Buckhead’s 5K
About this Event

buckheadRUN!, Livable Buckhead’s annual 5K race, returns on Saturday, June 4. This year’s field of runners will follow a new USA Track and Field-certified course that begins at Marie Sims Park and proceeds to the newest section of PATH400, then circles back to Marie Sims Park. Livable Buckhead is encouraging runners of all ages and abilities to join the fun and to bring their four-legged friends with them.


This year’s race has several new family and pet-friendly additions, including a “Fastest Fido” category, bandana giveaways for dogs, and tie-dye stations where runners can customize their buckheadRUN! t-shirts. This is a family-friendly event, with kids and dogs welcome!

Start Time: 8:00am EST


End Time: 10:00am EST


Price: $30 Adult Race Fee or $20 Kids Race Fee


Livable Buckhead members receive $5 off entry by using “LBMEMBER” during online registration.


Buckhead residents receive $5 off entry by using “BUCKHEADRES5” during online registration.


DESCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION


  • 7:00AM Parking lot at Lenox MARTA station opens to runners
  • 7:00AM Racers can pickup their race numbers & shirts
  • 7:00AM Tie-dye station is open for racers to complete before or after their race
  • 7:45AM Lineup and race warm up
  • 8:00AM Race begins
  • 8:30AM Awards

PACKETS

T-shirts and race bibs will be available for a Friday June 3rd from 5-7pm pickup at Road Runner Sports in Buckhead: 3756 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342


PARKING


Parking is available at Lenox MARTA station and the Resurgens Office Tower deck. We also encourage you to use MARTA when visiting Buckhead (Lenox Station is a short walk from the start of our planned route).


COURSE INFO


buckheadRUN! is a fun 3.1 miles through the Buckhead core. The 5K USATF Certified course begins at Marie Sims Park and takes you to PATH400 from Roxoboro to PATH400, then ending where we began at again Marie Sims Park. A water station will be available at the 1.5 mile mark.


AWARDS


Awards will be given to the top male & female for the following ages 14 & Under, 15-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 55+, masters and overall winners both male & female.


T-SHIRTS


All registered runners will receive a commemorative white cotton t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to join us before or after the race to add a unique spin to this year’s race with a tie dye station. Children’s sizes are available this year as well.


FITTEST FIDO AWARD


Bring your favorite four-legged friend and compete for the fittest and fastest pup in the race. Fun giveaways will be available for your best paw pal.


Please note: While we love all pups, please refrain from bringing your 4 legged friends if they’re not up to the walk/run or aren’t great with crowds. All dogs must be kept on a 6ft or shorter leash and dog owners are responsible for picking up after their pets.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Marie Sims Park, 3464 Roxboro Road Northeast, Atlanta, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 30.00

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