Come Run Along the Westside of the Atlanta BeltLine!

Now in its 7th year, the 2017 Atlanta BeltLine Run.Walk.Go! Race Series is the perfect chance to explore various trail segments and stay active. Check out the latest developments along the Atlanta BeltLine, snag an awesome t-shirt, and burn a few calories - runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs are welcome!

This event takes participants through the oldest neighborhood in Atlanta – West End. It also travels on the original segment of the Atlanta BeltLine – the West End Trail, before continuing through Westview.

Registration fees

5K Closed

Online registration closed

1. $30.00
  
  Mar 23 – Jun 15
2. $35.00
  
  Jun 16 – Jul 15

Virtual 5K Closed

Online registration closed

Run on your schedule where you can
1. $30.00
  
  Mar 23 – Jun 15
2. $35.00
  
  Jun 16 – Jul 15

Run the Series

You can race one, or you can race them both.

Click Here to go to the Series Page

Entry Fee & Registration

Early Bird Entry is available through June 15 for $30
Regular registration is available through July 14 for $35 (no shirt guarantee after 7/9)
Race Day registrations are welcome for $5 additional (no shirt guarantee)

Early Packet Pickup

Avoid the lines on race morning...

Pick up your packet from 11AM - 7PM on Thursday 7/13 at:

Big Peach at Midtown

800 Peachtree St NE, Unit B

Atlanta, GA 30308

Teams

Create a team or join a team for the Westside 5K. There are several team challenges to participate in this year – top fundraising team, largest team, and fastest team!

Create a team

Download PDF for step-by-step directions on how to create a team.

Join a team

Download PDF for step-by-step directions on how to join your team.

Fundraising

Advance the Vision and Win Great Prizes in the Process!

Help move the Atlanta BeltLine project forward! Create a personal fundraising page and ask your family and friends to support you or your team.

PRIZES...

Top individual fundraiser (must raise a minimum of $250) will win a Retrospec Fixie Bike from Mountain High Outfitters.

Top fundraising team will win complimentary passes to an Old Fourth Distillery Tour. Tour-goers get an in-depth look at how Old Fourth Distillery's craft spirits are made and enjoy a tasting of their finest offerings!

Both the #1 individual fundraiser and the top fundraising team will win really cool prizes! Stay tuned for more details.

That's not all! #2 individual fundraiser will get an Atlanta United FC jersey (style of jersey may vary). .

**All money raised for fundraising challenges must be in by July 12 at 12:00 pm EST.**

Create a fundraising page

Download PDF for step-by-step directions on how to create a pledge page.

Contribute to someone’s fundraising page

Pledge Participants on the left sidebar.

Share my fundraising page

Go to your fundraising page and copy the URL or share on Facebook, Twitter and Google by sharing the icons on your fundraising page.

Virtual Race Option

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate and have a shot at an award?

or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"

Then the virtual race is for you.

Here's how it works:

1. Register for the Virtual division & Start Training
2. The week of the event you'll receive your bib via email
3. The day before the race you'll receive instructions & a link to submit your race time
4. Submit your race time by end of race day
5. The day after the race results (Virtual Runner division) will be posted online
6. Monday after the race you'll receive an email with a link to the results & any pictures.
7. Monday after the race we'll package up all the T-shirts, medals, and Keepsake Bibs; and put them in the mail.

Click here to check out the Virtual Race Page for additional Details

Awards

Great Custom Awards in the following:

Overall M/F
Overall Master's M/F
Overall Grand Master's M/F
Overall Sr. Master's M/F
Top 3 in each of the regular 5 year age groups (10 & Under through 75+)

Overall awards will be based on Gun Time & Age Group awards will be based on Chip Time.

Course, Timing, and Start & Finish area

The start and finish line will be filled with energy, music, and refreshments and the course is almost exclusively on the Atlanta Belt Line...we'll be chip timing the start and finish, and sending everyone out in quick waves to ensure no one gets bumped around in the crowd.

We in the process of having the course USATF certified, and we'll publish the course number once we have it.

Click here to check out the course

Beneficiary & Fundraising

All race proceeds and Fundraising dollars go the the Atlanta Beltline Partnership whose mission is to recruit, align and convene partners to fulfill the Atlanta BeltLine vision in targeted, strategic and coordinated ways.

If you're enjoying the Atlanta Beltline...here's some ways you can help

1. Come out and participate on race day

2. Grab your friends to participate on Race Day

3. Participate in the Virtual Run if you can't make it

3. Make a donation when you register

4. Create your own pledge page when you register and share it on social media

The donation and pledge goal for the event is $5000, and with everyone's help, we'll blow it out!

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All registered participants earn free entry into the Five Star Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning, or the Five Star Early Bird on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Top finishers qualify for the Five Star 5K Championships held to be held on December 10.

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final...Sorry, but there are no refunds, transfers, or deferements.

Race will take place rain or shine

Event schedule

Thu, June 15, 2017 11:59 PM - Early Bird Entry Ends
Sun, July 9, 2017 11:59 PM - Last day for guaranteed shirt & size
Thu, July 13, 2017 11:00 AM - Early Pickup at Big Peach Midtown 11-7
Sat, July 15, 2017 6:30 AM - Race Day Check-in & Registration opens
Sat, July 15, 2017 7:30 AM - Race Starts

Contact information

Event contact: Five Star NTP
Email: lowell@fivestarntp.com
Phone: +1 770-633-5511
Website: Visit website