Lauren's Run & Picnic
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Event overview
Lauren's Run & Picnic 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328. The event is a fundraiser for CURE Childhood Cancer and is presented by AutoNation. It is marked as a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event. The event organizers note a multi-year history: the event is celebrating its 32nd year, and over the previous 31 years it helped raise more than $6.2 million for pediatric cancer research. After the runs, participants and families attend the CURE Annual Picnic, which features games, face painting, inflatables, music, arts and crafts, and a full lunch.
Events and registration
- 5K - Adult timed, open to ages 13+
- 5K - Child timed, open to ages 5-12
- 2K - Adult untimed, open to ages 13+
- 2K - Child untimed, open to ages 5-12
- Tot Trot - free, open to ages 4 and under
- Virtual Runner - virtual entry available
Registration opens January 13, 2026. Listed prices include reduced and standard amounts for specific events; a category of free registrations is available for immediate family members of children affected by cancer, with a designated discount code for eligible families. A course map and directions are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.