5K RUN, WALK & STROLLER ROLL

Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 10, 2027, and join us at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia, for one of the area's most exciting family-friendly fitness events!

Whether you're running for a personal record, walking with friends, pushing a stroller, or simply enjoying an active morning with your family, this event is for you. No stroller or child is required—just bring your energy and your smile!

Whether you're an experienced runner or taking your very first steps toward a healthier lifestyle, you'll feel right at home.

 
🎉 Event Highlights
🎶 Music & Entertainment
Enjoy an energetic atmosphere with music, an enthusiastic emcee, and plenty of race-day excitement from start to finish.

⏱️ Chip-Timed 5K
Every second counts! Our professionally chip-timed race provides accurate results for runners and walkers alike.

👕 Participant Swag
All registered participants receive:

Official race t-shirt*
Custom finisher medal
Fresh fruit at the finish line
Free race photos
*Register by June 1, 2027, to guarantee your dri-fit performance race shirt; anything after will receive a cotton blend T-shirt while supplies last. 

🏅 Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall finishers, top age group participants, and the largest team award. 

📸 Free Race Photos
Capture every unforgettable moment with complimentary downloadable race-day photos from True Speed Photos.

⭐ Special Guests
Keep an eye out for exciting surprise appearances throughout the morning!

 
👟 Kids' Events
There's something for the entire family!

Kids' 1-Mile Fun Run
Ages 5–12
Start Time: 7:30 AM

Toddler 50-Meter Dash
Held immediately following the awards ceremony.

 ❤️ Why We Run
The 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll is proudly hosted by It Starts With Me 2, a nonprofit organization committed to helping families live healthier lives.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life within our communities through education, nutrition, and physical fitness while creating fun, family-centered opportunities to get active together.

Every registration helps support our youth health and wellness initiatives throughout the year.

 
🚗 Parking
FREE parking is available adjacent to the start/finish area.
Overflow parking is available across the street at Word of Faith Cathedral.
  

📋 Registration Information
Children riding in strollers participate FREE with a registered adult.
Children riding in strollers do not need to be registered.
On-site registration is not guaranteed. Please check our social media page to see if we will have on-site registration. 
 
🎯 Don't Miss the Celebration!
The 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll is more than a race—it's a morning of fitness, family, fun, and community.

Gather your friends, build a team, lace up your shoes, and come celebrate healthy living with us.

We can't wait to see you at the starting line on Saturday, July 10, 2027!

We have 2 options for you:

1. Race morning beginning at 6:30 AM 
2. TBD

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.