Georgia Race for Autism 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mi. Fun Run/Walk · Tot Trot (Ages 2-5) & more
From the Organizer
Georgia Race for Autism presents to you our annual Georgia Race for Autism! Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Our event supports Spectrum Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community. For more information on SPECTRUM and all the programs they provide go to www.SpectrumAutism.org.
The 5K begins at 8:00am on Saturday, October 3rd with race packet pick up starting at 6:30am. You can also beat the morning rush by picking up your race packet at the Fairgrounds on Friday, October 2nd from 1pm - 8pm.
Events
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Peachtree Ap, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lawrenceville, GA
Elevation
995 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Georgia Race for Autism 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Georgia Race for Autism 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Georgia Race for Autism 5K?
- Georgia Race for Autism 5K is a running race held in Lawrenceville, Georgia on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Georgia Race for Autism 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Lawrenceville, Georgia at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Georgia Race for Autism 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Georgia Race for Autism 5K
Oct 3, 2026