Event Description
REaDy to Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children presented by the Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Electronic chip timing is featured to ensure accuracy for runners. Strollers are permitted on the course. Pets are not permitted.
All proceeds benefit SwemKids. SwemKids is a nonprofit school-based program that teaches children introductory swimming lessons and water safety skills.
The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts the Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton communities in its service area.
COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race.
TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes / 1 Mile - 25 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
TIMING: The timing device for this event is Chronotrack. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
· Clearly visible on the front of the torso
· Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
· Pinned in all four corners
· Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
VIRTUAL OPTION: Walk or run anywhere and anytime you choose on race day. Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on a course in the location of your choice or on a treadmill. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal. Medals will be mailed two weeks after the race.
AWARDS: Overall (M&F)
Age Groups (M&F)
EVENT SWAG*: Short-sleeve T-shirt**
Finisher medal
FREE race photos
* Medals and T-shirts will NOT be mailed to in-person participants. T-shirts and medals are ONLY available at packet pick-up and race venue on race day.
** In-person 5K participants only
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final.
PACKET PICKUP: Big Peach Running Co. will host early packet pickup:
Kennesaw (1625 Ridenour Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152) — Thursday, April 21 — 4PM - 8PM
Marietta (1068 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068) — Friday, April 22 — 4PM - 8PM