Hope in Motion 5K
Hope in Motion 5K is a running race on September 11, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- September 11, 2026 (5 days to go)
- Location
- Georgia Tech CRC, Atlanta, GA
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Hope in Motion 5K is back for its second annual race!
Join us as our campus community comes together to raise awareness about suicide, support those who are struggling, and remind one another that no one has to face difficult moments alone. This race is more than a 5K—it’s an opportunity to stand together and show that hope and support are always worth moving toward.
Whether you run, walk, or simply come out to support, every step helps put hope in motion. Let’s come together, raise awareness, and show our community that we’re in this together.
Join us on Friday, Sept 11th on the front lawn of the Campus Recreation Center for the Hope in Motion 5k. Start time is 7am. It's our community coming together to support those who face mental health challenges every day.
In recognition of GT Suicide Prevention Week (GTSPW)
ONLY OPEN to students, employees, and alumni of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Registration closes Friday Sept 11th at 6:30 AM. Early bib pickup available on Thursday Sept 10th from 11am – 1pm on Tech Green South/Skiles Walkway. RACE DAY BIB pickup is available between 6am and 6:45am on the day of the race.
Trophies will be awarded for the top three runners in each gender category
Hosted by the GT Center for Mental Health Care & Resources and the GTSPW Planning Committee
For more information on National Suicide Prevention Week activities at Tech, please visit: https://mentalhealth.gatech.edu/suicide-prevention-week
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Friday, 9/11
High
92°
Low
71°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
39%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Atlanta, GA
Population
499,287
as of 2023
City Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Waiting For?
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5
Days to train
- Race
- Hope in Motion 5K
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Location
- Georgia Tech CRC, Atlanta, GA
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Hope in Motion 5K
Sep 11, 2026