13th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K

Run to change lives! Join more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, May 3, 2025 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 Comany, $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 27th. ***Early Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 27th. Price increases by $5.00 for each race category on Monday, April 28th. ***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 Packet Pick-Ups Friday, May 2nd 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Dragonfly Running Club 10 LaGrange Street Newnan, GA 30263 Saturday, May 3rd 7:00 AM RACE day registration and packet pick-up begins First Baptist Church of Newnan 15 W Washington Street Newnan, GA 30263 Register today at www.racefortheorphans.org
Registration

Date & Time

  • May 3, 2025

Location

  • Newnan, GA

Distances

  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
  • Tot Trot

This event is part of our Community Calendar Program. The events found on the Community Calendar are put on by organizers outside of Atlanta Track Club as a way to highlight events throughout the area. This event is not otherwise associated with Atlanta Track Club. Further questions regarding event information will need to be directed to the event organizer.