A New Race, A New Reason
JANUARY 1, 2027
The Redemption Race is about personal resilience. It is for anyone ready to begin the year by showing up for themselves.
No perfect pace required.
No fitness level required.
No explanation required.
Just show up.
There is something powerful about standing at a starting line on the first morning of the year.
Everyone begins at zero.
The experienced runner.
The first-time walker.
The person chasing a PR.
The person trying to get active again.
The person who simply decided that this year would begin differently.
On January 1, we start together.
It is a celebration of fresh starts, second chances, comeback stories, and the decision to keep moving forward.
Expect an energetic race-day atmosphere, premium event gear, a meaningful finisher medal, music, community, and plenty of moments worth remembering.
Whether you finish in 20 minutes or 60, the accomplishment is the same:
You showed up.
Registered participants will have the opportunity to join our free 21-Day Show-Up Challenge, designed to help you build momentum before race morning.
No complicated training plan.
No daily mileage requirement.
No pressure to be perfect.
Just 21 days of intentionally showing up for yourself.
Walk.
Run.
Stretch.
Lift.
Move.
Start building the habit before you ever reach the starting line.
Participants will receive:
The race will be held in Westside Park. Atlanta's largest greenspace. There is plenty of parking and a scenic route for all participants.
All 5K participants receive Redemption T-shirt & Finisher Medal.
Race will be chip timed - set a baseline or beat your personal best.
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special. Take the leap and bring a friend.
Race Day Schedule
8:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
It’s a race, yes—but it’s also a reset.
Jan 01, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Jan 01, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Atlanta.
Learn more about the host city, Atlanta.
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 529,110 in 2025, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
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