Live Like Josh
Live Like Josh is a running race on April 29, 2027 in Carrollton, GA, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- April 29, 2027 (272 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Josh Waldrep Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) started to honor Josh and raise awareness about the condition Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, (CVS). The Foundation is proud to sponsor scholarships to the University of West Georgia, Carrollton High School, and donations towards finding a cure for CVS.
The Live Like Josh event is ready to host 2027 with a 5K hosted on the University of West Georgia Athletic complex. Join us at 6:00 pm at the Stadium Concourse to hear memories of Josh and know more about CVS.
We invite all children (12 and under) to participate in the Touchdown Dash for Josh at 6 pm on the UWG Wolves football field. We will start the 5K and 1.1 mile walk from the University of West Georgia stadium home ticket booth at 6:30pm. The 5K will travel around the Athletic complex and showcase the stadium, the wolf statue and several other athletic fields. The 1.1 mile walk will make the distance loop around the beautiful Wolves Football Field from start to finish line.
Sign up as an individual or get a group to sign up as a team to win a team prize for the most participants in a team. All abilities are welcome. Stay after the 5K to enjoy pizza with friends at the Stadium Concourse!
Can't make it to race day? Sign up for our virtual event!
Race medals for the 5K will be awarded to overall male and female, 9 and under male and female, 10-19 male and female, 20-29 male and female, 30-39 male and female, 40-49 male and female, 50-59 male and female, 60-69 male and female, 70+ male and female.
Early Packet Pick-Up:
- 4/26 to 4/28 from 10am - 6pm
- SoleRoots Store (150 Maple Crossing Carrollton, GA 30117)
Race Day pick-up starts at 5 pm at the the University of West Georgia Stadium Concourse. Check-in on race day closes at 6:15 pm for the race to start on time at 6:30.
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
77°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carrollton, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carrollton, GA
Population
27,058
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,035 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 37 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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Live Like Josh
Apr 29, 2027