NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
NABJ 5K RUN/WALK
Join NABJ members, friends, journalists, media professionals, students, educators, and supporters from across the country for the NABJ 5K Run/Walk during the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia.
All fitness levels are welcome—from competitive runners to first-time walkers.
Whether you're a competitive runner, first-time 5K participant, casual walker, or simply looking to start your convention weekend with movement, wellness, and fellowship, the NABJ 5K Run/Walk welcomes participants of all fitness levels and is designed to promote healthy living, community engagement, and connection.
Participants will receive an official commemorative race T-shirt, finisher medal, professional chip timing, complimentary shuttle transportation from the host hotel, and an unforgettable race experience during the 2026 NABJ Convention.
EVENT DETAILS
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start Time:
7:30 a.m.
Professionally timed by runningnerds, LLC
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Official NABJ 5K Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Professional Chip Timing
Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
Post-Race Celebration
Commemorative race shirts and finisher medals are available while supplies last. Register early!
Location:
Lee & White
Westside Beltline
1020 White Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
TRANSPORTATION
Complimentary round-trip shuttle transportation will be available for registered participants staying at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
Shuttle Departure Location:
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Convention Headquarters Hotel
Shuttle Schedule: (Tentative)
• First Shuttle Departure: 6:00 a.m.
• Final Shuttle Departure: 6:30 a.m.
Additional transportation details will be shared with registered participants before race day.
REGISTRATION FEES
NABJ Members
$35
Member discount applied during registration.
Friends of NABJ
$40
Online registration is encouraged. Race-day registration will be available only if space remains.
Registration Includes:
Official NABJ 5K Commemorative Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Professional Chip Timing
Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
Post-Race Celebration
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
A portion of the proceeds from the NABJ 5K Run/Walk will benefit NABJ's Journalism Student Projects (JSHOP), the organization's premier training and mentoring program that helps prepare, educate, and inspire the next generation of journalists and media professionals.
ABOUT THE NABJ 5K
The NABJ 5K Run/Walk is a signature wellness event of the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair, bringing together convention attendees, Atlanta-area residents, journalists, media professionals, students, families, and supporters for a memorable morning of fitness, fellowship, and community.
The event proudly supports the 2026 convention theme:
Our Revolution: Truth, Power and Black Journalism
FOLLOW THE RACE
Instagram: @NABJ5K
Facebook: NABJ 5K Run/Walk
Hashtags:
#NABJ5K
#NABJ26
For questions about the NABJ 5K Run/Walk, please contact:
Dawn Angelique Roberts
Race Director
📧 dawn@eliteaccessrunning.com
📱 (215) 704-2615
RACE UPDATES
Additional race information—including packet pickup, course map, awards, shuttle updates, and race weekend activities—will be posted here as details are finalized.
Events
Weather
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
89°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Atlanta than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect
Aug 15, 2026