The 2nd annual Race for Rest 5K is a certified Peachtree qualifier (USATF cert GA15093WC), benefiting the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta whose mission is to offer gently-used donated furniture to individuals and families coming out of homelessness and fleeing domestic violence as well as countless others struggling to make ends meet.
Because everyone deserves a place to lay their head.
Afterwards, stick around for the spectacle that is the Atlanta Bed Race - where teams of 5 race twin beds on wheels, in costume, through the streets of Atlantic Station.
Packet pick up: on Friday, September 16 from 5pm, at Big Peach Running Co., Midtown, or race day.
Day-of check-in/registration: 6:30am
Race Day registration: $35
5K: 8am
Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
T-shirts: every registrant receives a tshirt; day-of registrants may not receive desired size.
Parking: 2 hours free in the Atlantic Station parking deck
In case of rain: the event will go on rain or shine; in the event of severe weather, consult event website (race4rest.fbatl.org).