2025 Run for Research 5K

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year - "RaceTrac's Run for Research 5K" - in support of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research! This family-friendly event, which will be held in RaceTrac's hometown of Atlanta, is open to runners and walkers of all levels. All proceeds, including 100% of registration fees, will go directly to fund The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s support of Parkinson's research. There will be free food, prizes, music and more at this event.

The theme is “RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS!” It’s time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks you’ve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they aren’t smelly!

There’s also a fundraising component through the Michael J. Fox Foundation that participants can select during registration to create teams with your friends and families and raise money for the cause!

More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease today, so lace up your shoes and show your support!

To download your custom race bib (you must be logged in) go to your account: https://runsignup.com/Profile.
Scroll down to Upcoming Events, then click link for VIEW DIGITAL BIB

You can then easily share your bib on social media or print to post on a wall as a self motivator as you complete the challenge (your real bib will be in your SWAG packet).

You will have two options to submit your results!  

1. Download the RaceJoy App and follow instructions to start your tracking. When you cross the 5K *virtual* finish line your results will automatically be submitted!
2. Use your smart watch or favorite running app to time yourself over 5K then you will be logging your miles directly into the RunSignUp System.  You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly with your unique link on the morning of August 14th!  If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. You will only be able to enter data from 8/14/2020 through 8/31/2020.  If you are having any trouble, please contact: events@runnersfit.com

Submit your time from your individual results page ->>

• Click Here then search for your name. 
• Click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS

If you are not logged into your RunSignUp account you will be required to enter your email or last 4 digits of phone number you used for registration to verify yourself.  Once on the Log Activities page you can ENTER YOUR TIME and then SUBMIT YOUR TIME. 

That's it! Thanks for joining us for the race and supporting RaceTrac Fun for Research 5K!

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year - "RaceTrac's Run for Research 5K" - in support of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research! This family-friendly event, which will be held in RaceTrac's hometown of Atlanta, is open to runners and walkers of all levels. All proceeds, including 100% of registration fees, will go directly to fund The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s support of Parkinson's research. There will be free food, prizes, music and more at this event.

The theme is “RACE FOR FOX IN YOUR CRAZIEST SOCKS!” It’s time to break out those neon, knee-high, polka dotted socks you’ve been saving for a special occasion. The crazier the socks, the better - as long as they aren’t smelly!

There’s also a fundraising component through the Michael J. Fox Foundation that participants can select during registration to create teams with your friends and families and raise money for the cause!

More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease today, so lace up your shoes and show your support!

PhoneTrak Live Tracking How-To

1. Enter Run for Research 5K in the search box or click FEATURED RACES and scroll down to GA  to access our event!
2. Set Up Tracking: Select I WANT TO BE TRACKED
3. Create RaceJoy profile by entering your name, location, date of birth.
4. You will need to know your bib #, check your email or find it here: VIRTUAL BIB.You will then be matched to your entry!  You can also click BIB PENDING and it should match your info!
5. Carry Your Phone: Participants must carry claimed device during the race.
6. Click START MY RACE as you cross the START LINE: This begins your personal race time.
7. Replay Race Day in Buzz: Click Buzz to review your alerts and replay cheers!

Phone Settings

1. Notifications: Your device's notifications must be ON for RaceJoy, including Sounds, to receive progress alerts and cheers.
2. Location Services: The device you wish to have tracked must have Location Services ON for live phone tracking. Location Services must be set to ALWAYS ON for tracking to function (not "While Using"). Go to Privacy/Location Services to verify.
3. Background App Refresh: General phone setting Background App Refresh must be ON for GPS tracking to stay enabled.

Apple does not allow RaceJoy to override your settings. Please ensure these are enabled so that you can experience RaceJoy's mobile features.

Free Live Tracking and Progress Alerts on Race Day! (Race organizers are providing this as an included service.)

Make sure you download the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking for the VIRTUAL 5K  

Carry your phone and use RaceJoy to add to your race experience with these key features:

GPS Progress Alerts

• Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time.
• Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
• Have friends and family track your performance.

Live GPS Tracking

• Once you reach the 'FINISH' line of your virtual distance your results will automatically be submitted to the race leader board!
• Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site.
• Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool.

Send-a-Cheer

• Receive fun, motivational audio cheers from your supporting fans.
• Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time.

The Run for Research 5K is sponsoring RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators these features for free (normally a 99 cents upgrade fee for both the participant and spectator).

Note:
- Participant must carry phone
- No official race timing information is provided for this race in RaceJoy.

Parking will be available in the Red, Yellow, Green, and Purple Decks and is FREE for the first 2 hours.  

We encourage you to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy your pre race morning and activities, have a great run/walk and stay after to enjoy our awesome vendors and Battery ATL.  Please note that the first 2 hours are FREE, hours 2-3 is $10, and hours 3-4 is $15.

Address: 2565 Circle 75 Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Early Packet Pick-Up is available on at Monday, August 18th from 12pm-6pm at:

• Big Peach Running Co. in Marietta -- located at 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30068

Race day pick-up will be available near the Truist Park Chop House gate beginning at 7:00am!

Runners are encouraged to park in the Red Deck both days, the first two hours of parking are free!!

• Overall Female/Male
• Top 3 M/F in the following age groups:
  • 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.