NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect
When is NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect?
NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.
What distances does NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect offer?
NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect offers 2 events: NABJ 5K Run/Walk, Virtual NABJ 5K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NABJ 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Virtual NABJ 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
How much does NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect cost?
Registration for NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect held?
NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect is held in Atlanta, GA at 1020 White Street SW.
About NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect
NABJ 5K RUN/WALK
Join NABJ members, friends, journalists, media professionals, students, educators, and supporters from across the country for the NABJ 5K Run/Walk during the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia.
All fitness levels are welcome—from competitive runners to first-time walkers.
Whether you're a competitive runner, first-time 5K participant, casual walker, or simply looking to start your convention weekend with movement, wellness, and fellowship, the NABJ 5K Run/Walk welcomes participants of all fitness levels and is designed to promote healthy living, community engagement, and connection.
Participants will receive an official commemorative race T-shirt, finisher medal, professional chip timing, complimentary shuttle transportation from the host hotel, and an unforgettable race experience during the 2026 NABJ Convention.
EVENT DETAILS
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start Time:
7:30 a.m.
Professionally timed by runningnerds, LLC
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Official NABJ 5K Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Professional Chip Timing
Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
Post-Race Celebration
Commemorative race shirts and finisher medals are available while supplies last. Register early!
Location:
Lee & White
Westside Beltline
1020 White Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
TRANSPORTATION
Complimentary round-trip shuttle transportation will be available for registered participants staying at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
Shuttle Departure Location:
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Convention Headquarters Hotel
Shuttle Schedule: (Tentative)
• First Shuttle Departure: 6:00 a.m.
• Final Shuttle Departure: 6:30 a.m.
Additional transportation details will be shared with registered participants before race day.
REGISTRATION FEES
NABJ Members
$35
Member discount applied during registration.
Friends of NABJ
$40
Online registration is encouraged. Race-day registration will be available only if space remains.
Registration Includes:
Official NABJ 5K Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Professional Chip Timing
Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
Post-Race Celebration
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
A portion of the proceeds from the NABJ 5K Run/Walk will benefit NABJ's Journalism Student Projects (JSHOP), the organization's premier training and mentoring program that helps prepare, educate, and inspire the next generation of journalists and media professionals.
ABOUT THE NABJ 5K
The NABJ 5K Run/Walk is a signature wellness event of the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair, bringing together convention attendees, Atlanta-area residents, journalists, media professionals, students, families, and supporters for a memorable morning of fitness, fellowship, and community.
The event proudly supports the 2026 convention theme:
Our Revolution: Truth, Power and Black Journalism
FOLLOW THE RACE
Instagram: @NABJ5K
Facebook: NABJ 5K Run/Walk
Hashtags:
#NABJ5K
#NABJ26
For questions about the NABJ 5K Run/Walk, please contact:
Dawn Angelique Roberts
Race Director
📧 dawn@eliteaccessrunning.com
📱 (215) 704-2615
RACE UPDATES
Additional race information—including packet pickup, course map, awards, shuttle updates, and race weekend activities—will be posted here as details are finalized.