Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Atlanta, GA; Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus for Adolescents, 2830 Dresden Drive, 30341
Type: VIRTUAL

Official registration

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Run or walk a chipped-timed 5K qualifier in Atlanta, supporting vital mental health programs for teens and families.

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Join the Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk in Atlanta, GA, a chipped-timed event that serves as an official qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. This family-friendly 3.1-mile event is dedicated to supporting mental health services, particularly for young people facing depression and anxiety. Your participation directly aids evidence-based treatment programs at Skyland Trail and helps remove financial barriers for families in need. Virtual options are also available for those who wish to contribute from afar.

What to expect

Experience a chipped-timed 5K run or walk on a paved course, serving as an official qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
This family-friendly event supports vital mental health treatment programs for young people and families.
Virtual participation options are also available.

Standout details

Official AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier
Supports mental health programs
Family-friendly 5K run/walk
Virtual participation option

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

From the organizer

Get Moving For Mental Health

Your participation will support the evidence-based treatment programs at Skyland Trail and help remove financial barriers for families in need. Young people are particularly experiencing depression and anxiety and seeking mental health services at alarming rates. The U.S. surgeon general has warned that young people are facing “devastating” mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the pandemic. Raising funds through the Skyland Trail 5k will make a difference in the lives of teens and their families.

This family-friendly event is open to all. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. T he Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk will be a chipped-timed event and an official qualifier for the 2027 AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Registration and Check-In

Check-in on the morning of the event will open at 7:30 a.m. You may also register online through 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. On-site walk-up registration is available for $50. Virtual participation options are available.

Donations

Donations to the Skyland Trail 5K are welcome through September 30. Donate here >>

Weather

In the event of extreme or hazardous weather, Skyland Trail may delay or cancel the event entirely. If there are weather-related changes, Skyland Trail will email all registered participants and volunteers on Saturday morning before the event. Please note that the race entry fee is non-refundable.

Safety, Rules, and Policies

Although water will be available, participants are encouraged to bring a personal water bottle or camelback device. Parents with strollers, wagons, etc. will start at the back of the group to prevent creating hazards for other participants. No animals or pets, except for service animals, will be permitted. Weapons of any kind, including firearms, are not permitted on Skyland Trail campuses. Skyland Trail is a nicotine-free campus. Smoking and vaping are not permitted indoors or outdoors.

Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk

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