2024 12th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K

Run to change lives! Join more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in beautiful, historic downtown Newnan, Georgia.

ORION Racing powered by Start2Finish will professionally manage the 5K finish line and use RFID chip timing to ensure the most accurate finish times possible. The 5K course is USATF Certified (#GA19094WC) and a qualifier for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.

Medals and CASH prizes for Top 5K Male & Female winners ($200 1st place, $100 2nd place, $50 3rd place), and awards will be given to the top 3 schools with the most participants.

Through your participation, RACE for the Orphans, Inc., is changing lives and helping bring children home to their forever families. Founded in 2013 with a vision for Raising Awareness, Compassion and Education about the needs of the 150+ million orphans around the world, the annual 5K RACE has grown to over 1,000 participants and volunteers…all committed to raising money for area adopting families.

Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome

RACE T-shirt guaranteed to all who register by Sunday, April 28th.

***Early Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 28th. Price increases by $5.00 for each race category on Monday, April 29th.

***Online registration ends at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 1st.

***Phantom Runner option available with purchase of $20 t-shirt

Visit www.racefortheorphans.org for more information.

7:45 AM - Tot Trot for ages 5 and under begins
8:00 AM - Mia's Mile Fun Run/Walk begins
8:30 AM - 5K begins (USATF certified map #GA19094WC)
9:30 AM - Awards ceremony begins

Amazon Gift Card for top 3 schools with the most participants

5K AWARDS
CASH PRIZES and Medals for Top 3 Overall Male/Female 5K winners ($200 1st place, $100 2nd place, $50 3rd place)

Top 3 Masters receive medals

Top 3 Male/Female in 14 age groups receive medals

Friday, May 3rd from (early packet pick-up)

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dragonfly Running Club
10 LaGrange Street
Newnan, GA 30263


Saturday, May 4th (RACE day)

7:00 AM RACE day registration and packet pick-up begins

First Baptist Church of Newnan
15 W Washington Street
Newnan, GA 30263