Redemption Race
Redemption Race is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Atlanta, GA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
January 1, 2027 • Westside Park • Atlanta
Everyone Starts at 0.0
A new year gives everyone the same thing: Another starting line. Whether you’re chasing a PR, getting active again, walking your first 5K, or simply looking for a meaningful way to start the year, The Redemption Race is built for you.
Run it. Walk it. Start again.
No perfect pace required.
No fitness level required.
No explanation required.
Just show up.
You’ll line up with runners, walkers, first-timers, comeback stories, and people who simply decided they wanted to begin the year moving forward
THE Atlanta January 1 experience
It is a celebration of fresh starts, second chances, comeback stories, and the decision to keep moving forward.
Expect an energetic race-day atmosphere, premium event gear, a meaningful finisher medal, music, community, and plenty of moments worth remembering.
Whether you finish in 20 minutes or 60, the accomplishment is the same:
You showed up.
The race will be held in Westside Park. Atlanta's largest greenspace. There is plenty of parking and a scenic route for all participants.
All 5K participants receive Redemption long sleeve T-shirt & Finisher Medal.
Race will be chip timed - set a baseline or beat your personal best. Awards by age group and overall male & female placer.
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special. Take the leap and bring a friend.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
It’s a race, yes—but it’s also a reset.
Events
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
53°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Redemption Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Redemption Race
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
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About This Sport
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Redemption Race
Jan 1, 2027