2023 ATLANTA'S FINEST 5K, MILE & DASH

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Join the Atlanta Police Foundation for the 2023 Atlanta's Finest 5K organized by Atlanta Track Club. This race is an opportunity to thank local law enforcement and public safety officials for keeping the roads safe during Atlanta Track Club's events throughout the year. Runners and walkers are not only welcome at the 5K, but the event also includes a timed Mile, ages 6 and older, as well as a Dash for kids 14 and under.


Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other sever weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.


PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT
VOLUNTEER
RESULTS
DATE & TIME

August 19, 7:30 a.m.

LOCATION

Pemberton Place, 126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

DISTANCE
  • 5K (8 & older)
  • Mile (6 & older; timed)
  • Dash (14 & under)
COST

- $30 through 6/15/23
- $35 through 7/29/23
- $45 through 8/18/23
- $50 on event day

6:00 a.m.

Number Pickup Opens

7:30 a.m.

5K Start

7:45 a.m.

Mile Start

8:15 a.m.

Dash Start

9:00 a.m.

5K Course Closes

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

  • Cost:
    • 5K - $50
    • Mile - $20
    • Dash - FREE

T-shirt sizing and availability cannot be guaranteed for those registering on race day.

Atlanta Track Club intends to hold the Atlanta's Finest 5K as scheduled on August 19, 2023. If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY or is cancelled all together, you will be given the option to receive a full refund (less processing fees from registration vendor). If, due to COVD-19, the location of the event has to be changed, refunds will not be provided, but you will be immediately notified via email and social media.

TIMING & RESULTS

Unofficial results available online the afternoon of the event. Results are made official approximately two weeks after the event, after all inquires have been processed.

Your timing device for this event is the Chronotrack single use B-tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is...

  • Clearly visible on the front of the torso
  • Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
  • Pinned in all four corners
  • Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition in the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.

COURSE

Course time limit:

  • 1 hour and 15 minutes (25 minute per mile pace)

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no pets, or wheeled conveyances* of any kind, including baby joggers/strollers, roller/inline skates, and bicycles, are permitted on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.

COURSE MAP

Additional Information

EVENT ADDRESS 

126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

RACE NUMBER PICKUP

Atlanta's Finest 5K number pickup will be held race morning beginning at 6:00 a.m. T-shirts for the 5K will be distributed after you cross the finish line.

ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES

In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes With Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD and interested in participating in Atlanta's Finest 5K, please email awd@atlantatrackclub.org, to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes With Disabilities on an individualized and event by event basis.

DOGS & STROLLERS WAVE

Atlanta Track Club wants every member of the family to feel welcome at the 2023 Atlanta's Finest 5K, including those family members in strollers/baby joggers as well as your four-legged friends on leashes. Participants pushing strollers/baby joggers and those with dogs will start their race in a dedicated wave for dogs and strollers. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we ask all participants pushing a young one in a stroller/baby jogger or holding a leash adhere to rules and regulations. A list of these rules and regulations can be found here.

PARKING

Parking is available in the World of Coca-Cola parking garage for a discounted fee of $8 per vehicle per day. Cars must enter the garage prior to 7:00 a.m. to receive the discount, otherwise the standard $20 per car fee will apply.

The entrance is located at the stoplight on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Luckie Street. Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking, number pick up and arrival at the start line.

MARTA

Public Transportation is highly encouraged. There are two MARTA train stops to choose from:

  • MARTA stop W1: Dome/GWCC/State Farm Arena/CNN Center
  • MARTA stop N1: Peachtree Center.

It is approximately a 10 minute walk from either station

AWARDS

Overall awards for Atlanta's Finest 5K are based on gun time and overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age group awards are based on net time.

  • 5K Overall male, female and non-binary
  • 5K Overall male, female and non-binary APD Officers
  • 5K Age Group Awards for the top three men, women, and non-binary in each age group (10 & under, 11 - 14, 15-19, five-year increments up to 90+).

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Those selecting the Virtual Atlanta's Finest 5K race option will be asked to complete and submit their race between Friday, August 18, 2023 and Monday, August 21, 2023. Results must be submitted by Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Those that register prior to Monday, August 14, 2023 will have their items shipped to them via UPS prior to event day.

Virtual participants will receive a link via email on Friday, August 18, 2023 to submit their results. Results can also be submitted by logging into their haku account.

  • Sign into your account here.
  • Click on the "Your Registrations" tab
  • Click on the "Atlanta's Finest 5K - Virtual Atlanta's Finest" tab
  • Select "Submit Virtual Results"

Switching Races

You can switch races within your haku account. The deadline to switch races is August 14, 2023. Follow the steps below or click here for detailed instructions on switching on mobile or click here for instructions for switching on your desktop:

  • Sign into your account here
  • Click on the "YOUR EVENTS" tab
  • Click to View/Edit Registration
  • In the bottom right corner click "Registration Options" and switch categories.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! To learn more and to register, please visit https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/volunteer. For questions about volunteering, please email volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org.

QUESTIONS

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

BECOME A MEMBER

Atlanta Track Club's get access to exclusive races and events, discounts on all Club events and programs and benefits from our partners. They also get guaranteed entry and preferred wave placement in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Join today!
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