5K for Peace
5K for Peace is a running race on October 9, 2027 in Savannah, GA, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
- Date
- October 9, 2027 (353 days to go)
- Location
- Bandshell, Savannah, GA
- Price
- $30–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K for Peace – Join Us in Moving for Justice!
Lace up your shoes and join the 5K for Peace on October 9, 2027, as we walk and run together through the beautiful squares of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. This community event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to stand together for compassion, dignity, and hope.
Proceeds benefit Rooted Ummah, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities—locally and beyond. Rooted Ummah provides meals, supplies, day center services in Savannah, and resources for families rebuilding their lives after displacement. Learn more.
Event Details
Date: October 9, 2027
Location: Forsyth Park - Savannah, Georgia
Note: There will be no road closings or traffic interruptions for this event.
Full 5K
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
Family 1 Mile
Start Time: 9:20 AM
Start/Finish Line: Forsyth Park Bandshell
Post-Event Gathering: Music, food, vendors, and community organizations.
Registration Includes
- Official Race Bib
- Participant Medal (for the first 100 participants to sign up)
- Pledge Card
- Digital Finish Photo
- Entry to the post-race celebration
- Short & Long-sleeve T-shirts available for purchase
Why Join?
By participating in the 5K for Peace, runners and walkers help stand in solidarity with communities facing urgent needs in Savannah and around the world. Together, we affirm that dignity, safety, and compassion are rights every person deserves. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking side by side with friends and family, every step you take helps protect children, support families, and bring relief to those facing hardship. Together, we can show that compassion knows no borders and that dignity, safety, and care are universal human rights.
Sign up today and take a step toward a world where no one is forgotten—one stride at a time.
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Savannah Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
About Savannah, GA
Population
147,546
as of 2023
City Elevation
22 ft
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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353
Days to train
- Race
- 5K for Peace
- Date
- October 9, 2027
- Location
- Bandshell, Savannah, GA
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5K for Peace
Oct 9, 2027