ATL Holds Second Annual Runway 5K

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with the United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA), opened registration today for The Mayor’s 5k on the 5th Runway.  The race, a USATF-certified 5k course and AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier, will take place at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 27. Race organizers hope to exceed the more than $100,000 raised in last year’s inaugural Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. 

“It’s a fun way to give our friends and neighbors a chance to see our 5th Runway up close,” interim Airport General Manager Roosevelt Council Jr. said. “Far more importantly, it serves as a fundraising effort for the United Way of Greater Atlanta, an organization that continues to serve our community in countless ways.” 

ATL’s runway 10-28 will be cleared for runners and walkers alike, giving them a unique opportunity to race along what is considered the flattest course in the region. Registration will be limited, so those interested in participating are urged to register soon.