We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta
We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (89 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
10 Cities.
One Day.
One Movement.
Form your team here.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K .
Atlanta (of course) has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
👉 National Day to Move for Education
Our Atlanta event will take place on the Beltline starting at Herman J Russell West End Academy - the field behind the school.
We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration.
🌎 WHAT YOU’RE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
👉 Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized…
👉 Students win
👉 Schools improve
👉 Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
👉 It’s a movement.
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
Dedicate your run
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
School challenge
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
🎽 WHAT YOU GET
Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
World Class Finisher medal
Official race bib
Chip-timed race experience
Access to national and local race results
Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
🎯 GOAL
We’re aiming for:
👉 100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
Be part of making it happen.
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
New Awards for this year:
Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
8:00-8:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
💥 CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement. Use code ATLWEEKEND for $5 off adult registrations through 7/12
👉 Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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
54°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
89
Days to train
- Race
- We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta
- Date
- October 10, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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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We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta
Oct 10, 2026