Chattahoochee Road Race
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Event overview
The Chattahoochee Road Race takes place on March 7, 2026 in Atlanta / Sandy Springs, GA. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
The course is described as mostly flat with a 0.75 mile downhill finish. A 10K split timing mat is located at the 3.1 mile point. The race start is near the City Center at 226 Mt. Vernon Rd and the finish area is at Springs Cinema and across the street at Lake Forest Elementary, 5585 Sandy Springs Cir NE. The start and finish are separated by about 0.6 mile.
Logistics, pricing and extras
Registration opens August 1. Posted entry fees (subject to change) are $35 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K, with reduced youth pricing; prices increase after December 31, 2025. Finishers in both events receive a 3" custom medal. Free finisher photos will be provided by TrueSpeedPhoto. Food and beverage at the finish include tomato basil bisque from Breadwinner, grilled cheese, and a beer garden offering one free craft beer for those 21 and over. A raffle prize includes a $1,000 bike from Free Flite Bicycles; entry chances vary by registration date and referrals. Transfers between distances are allowed before the race; moving from 5K to 10K requires payment of the price difference, while moving from 10K to 5K is free. There are no refunds or transfers to other runners. The race benefits Chattahoochee Road Runners, Riverwood HS Athletics, and the Community Assistance Center. The event is professionally operated by IWeLife. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.