2026 Feathers 5K Run & Walk

About the Event

The 2026 Feathers 5K Run & Walk takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT at Oglethorpe University located at 4484 Peachtree Rd NE in Brookhaven (Atlanta), Georgia, USA. This community-based, family-friendly fun run and walk supports the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the financial stress of a cancer diagnosis by providing critical assistance to adults living with cancer across the 17-county metro Atlanta service area.

Event Distance	Start Location	Finish Location	Start Time
5K Run & Walk (open to runners and walkers)	Oglethorpe University, Brookhaven, GA	Oglethorpe University, Brookhaven, GA	08:00

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

Volunteer Opportunities: Individuals interested in volunteering for this year's event can email Dr. Hiba Tamim at the provided address.
Sponsorships: Event sponsors and in-kind donations are welcome. Contact information for sponsorship inquiries is available on the event website.
Action Sponsor: Chris & Randee Masciola are recognized as Action Sponsors.
Fundraising Impact: In 2025, the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation provided over $479,000 in assistance to more than 1,700 metro Atlanta cancer patients in need. The 2026 Feathers 5K has currently raised $2,361.69 toward a $70,000 goal (3% raised).
Race Day Schedule: Additional event details (schedule, award categories, packet pickup, parking, cancellation/refund policy) are available via expandable sections on the event page.
Theme: Participants can "flock together" to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as a feather.

Route and Atmosphere:

Scenic Venue: Oglethorpe University provides a beautiful campus setting for the start and finish of this 5K run and walk in Brookhaven.
Family-Friendly: This event is designed to be inclusive for participants of all ages and abilities, with both running and walking options.
Community Spirit: A community-based event bringing together participants who support cancer patients facing financial hardship.
Mission-Driven: Every registration and donation directly supports adults living with cancer across metro Atlanta by providing critical financial assistance.
Corporate & Individual Support: Sponsorship opportunities allow local businesses and individuals to contribute to the cause.
Spectator Experience: Friends and family can cheer participants on the Oglethorpe University campus course.

The 2026 Feathers 5K Run & Walk in Brookhaven, Georgia, invites the community to flock together at Oglethorpe University – supporting the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation's mission to lighten the financial burden of cancer for patients across metro Atlanta.

Races Offered

5K

Jun 06, 2026

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08:00

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$45.00

5K (under the age of 18)

Jun 06, 2026

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08:00

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$28.74

Phantom 5K Runner

Jun 06, 2026

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08:00

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$50.14

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Brookhaven.

thermostat Temperature

19.6° / 30.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.6° / 30.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

9.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:26

nightlight Sunset

20:48

About Brookhaven

Learn more about the host city, Brookhaven.

Brookhaven, formerly North Atlanta, is a city in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta that is located in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, directly northeast of Atlanta. On July 31, 2012, Brookhaven was approved in a referendum to become DeKalb County's 11th city. Incorporation officially took place on December 17, 2012, on which date municipal operations commenced. The new city stretches over 12 square miles (31 km2). With a population of 56,795 as of the 2020 census, it is the second largest city located fully within DeKalb County, behind Stonecrest.