Atlanta experiences cold winter months; thousands of people live on the city’s streets, fighting without the warmth of four walls and a roof. To help these homeless men, women, and children, the Atlanta Mission is conducting a fundraising 5K race this February. The registration fee from attendees of the 2025 Atlanta Mission 5K Race to End Homelessness will pay for one night of shelter and services for a person in need.
Highlights
- 2025 Atlanta Mission 5K Race to End Homelessness will take place on February 15, starting and finishing at Pemberton Place.
- Participants can attend the race in person or virtually.
- This race will also be one of the last Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifiers before the registrations begin.
The 5K Race to End Homelessness by the Atlanta Mission
The 2025 Atlanta Mission 5K Race to End Homelessness will start at 8:30 AM on February 15. The race will be in-person, but there is also a virtual option for those who wish to run from wherever they are.
The race will also be among the last Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifiers. However, it must be noted that this is applicable only to those who attend the race in person. As the virtual race will not be timed, it will not be an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event.
The race route will take runners through the heart of downtown Atlanta, passing by iconic landmarks and through its vibrant streets. It will start and finish at Pemberton Place, home to the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola. The course will then wind through Centennial Olympic Park, a legacy of the 1996 Olympics. Runners will also pass by the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia World Congress Center, and lively cityscapes. They will get to experience a mix of Atlanta’s history, culture, and modern energy. The full race course map is available.
Notably, there will also be a wheelchair division for the race. Participants in a wheelchair or with disabilities do not require any special qualification. The race for these participants will commence at 8:25 AM, 5 minutes before the start of the race for the other athletes.
The race awards will be distributed at a ceremony at 9:40 AM in the stage area after the race. The overall awards will be based on Gun Time, and the Age group awards will be based on Chip Time. However, there will be no finisher medals, as the costs will be used to help the homeless.
Participants in the 5K race can also participate in peer-to-peer fundraising. The “Miles for Hope,” a fundraising challenge, will award exclusive 5K merchandise to each participant who raises $500 through their own fundraising page. For more information on the race, check out the official website.
Registering for the Race
Registration for 5K In-person Runners and Walkers with Timing will be $45. The ticket price includes chip timing, a race t-shirt, and a race bib. The deadline to register online for the in-person race will be February 14, 2025. Walk-up registration will be available at the start point on race day.
The online registration window for the Virtual runner who will be in-person packet pickup is currently open but will close on February 13. The registration fee for Virtual Runners will be $45, and it will include the race t-shirt and race bib.
The remaining registration fee in both cases will cover one night of shelter for a homeless person who would otherwise spend the night in the cold. Registrations can be made online through the official page.
The packet pickup will happen outside the drive-thru style at the Atlanta Mission Administrative Offices on February 13 (11 AM to 6 PM) or February 14 (8 AM to 1 PM). The address for the pickup spot is 2353 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318. The virtual participants must collect their race packets in person on one of our packet pickup days. In-person race participants can pick up the packets on the above dates or the morning of the race, 7 AM to 8 AM on February 15 at Pemberton Place Greenspace.
The Atlanta Mission is the city’s largest and longest-running provider of services to homeless people. It operates four shelter campuses in Metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia. The services provided include Food and Shelter, Critical Needs, Addiction Recovery, Job Attainment, Counseling, Spiritual Recovery, and Educational Services. The purpose of the Christ-centered organization is “that those we serve and those that serve come to Know Christ, Walk with Christ, and Live for Christ.” Check out the Atlanta Mission official website for more information.
The 2025 Atlanta Mission 5K Race to End Homelessness provides a great opportunity to anyone who seeks to do what they can to tackle the Homelessness crisis in the city. What makes the opportunity unique is that they will get to do it while having fun running with a great bunch of people.
