The Races for Peace Choose Peace 5k-Atlanta will start at the beautiful Historic Fourth Ward park in Atlanta, GA. It will loop around the basin and connect to the East Side Beltline and then return. The beltline is filled with awesome art installations which makes it an enjoyable run or walk.
This event is for everyone! Participants may register for a timed 5K running race or a 5K fun walk. In addition to the 5K run/walk, there will be educational presentations, community resources and more. We will invite speakers, community leaders, law enforcement, and YOU to be a part of this premier event!
Event is Rain or Shine. No refunds if cancelled due to severe weather.
The race will start in the park's Greenspace C near north avenue across from Ponce City Market.
Race day schedule:
7:00am – Peace Pavilion Opens/Registration Packet Pick-up
8:00am – Pre-race Educational Presentation
8:30am – 5k Time Run / 5k Fun Walk Begins
9:30am – Post-race Announcement / Awards
Parking
On-street parking is available along North Angier Avenue, Morgan Street, Garden Park Drive, Dallas Street and Rankin Street.
The park is easily accessible from the East Side Beltline. You can park any where along the east side beltline and connect to the park via the gateway trail. http://beltline.org/trails/eastside-trail/
Ponce city market also has parking for a fee.Can I take MARTA to the park?
Two bus routes, the #2 and # 16 stop near the park. From the North Ave., Edgewood/Candler Park or Decatur train stations, take bus #2 to the corner of Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris. From Five Points, take bus #16 to the corner of Ralph McGill and Glen Iris.
MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit System - www.itsmarta.com