Participation in the O4W5K supports Hope-Hill Elementary
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- 695 North Avenue NE, 30308
- Type
- VIRTUAL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run through historic Old Fourth Ward and support Hope-Hill Elementary, experiencing Atlanta's rich past on a rolling course.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
Join the O4W5K, a run/walk through Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward. This event proudly supports Hope-Hill Elementary, the local K-5 public school serving the O4W neighborhood. The course begins near Ponce City Market and Historic Old Fourth Ward Park, winding through the area and past the significant MLK Jr. Historic District on Auburn Avenue. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the area's rich history while contributing to a vital community cause.
What to expect
- Enjoy a run or walk through the historic Old Fourth Ward, passing by the MLK Jr. Historic District.
- Start your journey near Ponce City Market and Historic Old Fourth Ward Park.
- Receive a high-quality event t-shirt, guaranteed if you register by April 10.
Standout details
- Supports Hope-Hill Elementary
- Runs through MLK Jr. Historic District
- Starts near Ponce City Market
- High-quality event t-shirt
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 0.5 Miles
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM EDT · From $23.95
Opens Jan 11, 2026, 7:14 AM EST · Closes Jan 30, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.95
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.95
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 1:50 AM EST · Closes Feb 26, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
From the organizer
The O4W5K is a run/walk through the streets of the historic Old Fourth Ward benefitting Hope-Hill Elementary, the traditional K-5 public school serving the O4W neighborhood. The race starts across the street from Ponce City Market, at the base of Historic Old Fourth Ward park, and runs throughout the O4W, including Auburn Avenue where the MLK Jr. Historic District is located.
T-SHIRTS:
We have the best tees of any other 5K in Atlanta. You're going to love them! Sign up by April 10 for a guaranteed t-shirt in your size .
We are low on many t-shirt sizes. If you can't select your t-shirt size, we will try to accommodate you day of or give you a "vintage" t-shirt from one of the previous years.
PACKET PICK UP:
You can pick up your race t-shirt and number on May 9 (location TBD) or May 10 at 6:45-7:45am at Historic Old Fourth Ward near the intersection of Angie Ave NE and North Ave.
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