5K RUN, WALK & STROLLER ROLL

Join us for the annual 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, including runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and even your four-legged friends. A stroller or child is NOT required to join the fun—everyone is invited to walk, run, and roll together!

Event Highlights:

🎶 Live Music: Get pumped with high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving and motivated all morning long.

⏱ Chip-Timed Race: Every step counts! Enjoy accurate, official race timing for all participants.

👕 Participant Perks: All registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a bag of fresh fruit.
Register by June 28, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt!

🎁 Vendor Village & Giveaways: Browse community vendors, grab some goodies, and enter to win exciting prizes.

📸 Free Race Photos: Capture the joy, sweat, and finish-line moments with complimentary downloadable race photos.

⭐ Special Guests: Keep an eye out for surprise appearances from notable guests throughout the event!

👟 Kids' Fun Runs: Little runners can join in on the fun with the 1-Mile Kids Run and the toddler 50-Meter Dash.

🎽 Special Edition Race Bib: Donate $30 or more and receive a limited-edition bib — our heartfelt thank you for supporting the cause!

Race Categories and Start Times:

Kids 1-Mile Run: Begins at 7:30 AM for ages 5-12.

5K Run/Walk & 5K Stroller Roll: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT.

Toddler Dash: Scheduled after the awards ceremony 

It Starts With Me 2, a nonprofit organization that continues encouraging Healthy Living for the entire family. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities through education, nutrition, and physical fitness. 

The venue offers ample free parking adjacent to the start line. Overflow parking is available at the Word of Faith Cathedral, directly across the street.

We encourage participants to get creative by decorating their strollers and dressing their children in fun costumes. 

Don't miss out on this exciting event that promotes healthy living and community engagement. Sign up today and let's make this a memorable day for everyone!

**Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller ***

On-site registration will increase by $5.00.

We have 2 options for you:

1. Race morning beginning at 6:30 AM
2. Mailed via UPS (if registered by June 30)

Donate & Get a Custom Race Bib!
Support our mission! When you donate $30 or more to It Starts With Me 2, you'll receive an exclusive custom race bib for our 5K Run, Walk, and Stroller Roll. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us promote health and wellness in the community!

Riverside EpiCenter is located at 135 Riverside Parkway Austell GA 30168

Riverside EpiCenter is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta and 15 minutes from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, nestled in the heart of a thriving residential community and a business district just off Interstate 20 in west Atlanta.

There is plenty of FREE parking in the EpiCenter parking lot, next to the start line. When the parking lot is full, you can park at Word of Faith Cathedral, right across the street. 

Stroller awards will be presented to individuals in the following categories:

• TOP 3 MALES & TOP 3 FEMALES 
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 12 and under
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 13-19
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 20-29
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 30-39
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 40-49
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 50-59
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 60-69
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MALE & FEMALE: 70+
   

• BIGGEST GROUP AWARD (Team must comprise of 8 or more members to qualify)

Note: We will not mail finisher medals or awards.

RACE START/FINISH LOCATION 

The Start & Finish will be in the EpiCenter parking lot. (135 Riverside Parkway Austell, GA 30168)

RACE TIME LIMIT
This USATF Certified 5K course has a 1-hour time limit (19-minute mile pace). The course will close once 1 hour has passed.  The course time limit will go into effect as the last wave of runners and walkers crosses the start line. COURSE TIME LIMITS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. PLEASE ensure that you are prepared to walk, jog, or run the course within the time limit.

This race is also a Peachtree Road Race is a Peachtree Qualifier. 

HYDRATION STATIONS 
Water will be placed approximately at the 1.5-mile mark and the Finish line. 

There are no on-course restrooms. Restrooms are located in the EpiCenter.

Regardless of the quality of the stroller, you need to make sure your baby is safe at all times. Here are some easy tips to help you achieve this goal:

• It is important to stay close to your baby. You should not leave him/her unattended on the stroller. You should always be careful while hanging toys from a jogging stroller bumper bar. Toys should be securely fastened.
• Your baby’s harness and seat belt should always be buckled up. When you take the baby for a stroller ride, always fasten the safety belts. Engage the stroller brakes when you stop the stroller.
• Just like toys, you should store belongings properly. They shouldn’t hang freely from the handlebar. Hanging items can cause the stroller to tip over. While folding the stroller, you should be cautious. You need to make sure the baby is away from the stroller. Small fingers can easily get caught in the hinges. Before putting your baby in the stroller, you need to make sure the wheels are locked.
• During the summer season, you should keep the stroller out of the Sun. This may cause metal and plastic pieces to become excessively hot. In case you leave the stroller under the Sun, you should check the surface before putting the baby in it.
• Look out for recalls — these happen when several injuries or hazards are reported about a product. Examples include detaching wheels, collapsing frames, faulty seat belts, failing brakes, and risk of entrapment. The Consumer Protection Safety Committee regularly reports recalled products. This is a reliable source to review before purchasing a stroller.
• Jogging strollers are designed for bigger kids, not for newborns. Using an infant car seat with a jogging stroller doesn’t help either. Yes, there is a certain temptation to use a jogging stroller under 6 months, but we should follow the safety rules. Your child must be able to sit without support and hold his/her head unassisted.  Parents who are eager to exercise with their babies under 6 months, can get a jogging stroller with a compatible newborn carrycot/bassinet. You still can’t jog with it, but you can certainly do weight loss walking and strollnetics exercises.