Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host the 3rd Annual Live Like Laken 5K Run/Walk on October 24, 2026, at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA. The purpose of this 5K is to raise money for The Laken Hope Foundation, Inc., which supports existing organizations that promote safety awareness for women, aid, and tuition assistance for nursing students and children’s healthcare. These were all causes that Laken felt strongly about, and she held near and dear to her heart. Additional information regarding the specific foundations supported and money raised can be found at https://lakenhopefoundation.com/
Laken Riley was a student at Augusta University after attending UGA, where she was studying to become a nurse. Laken’s untimely death was avoidable and tragic. Our ultimate goal is to promote safety awareness and prepare women if they are ever in danger. We will be handing out safety products and providing information centered around programs that champion safety awareness. Thank you, everyone, for your continued love and support. Together we can all Keep Hope Alive!
The Live Like Laken 5K is a certified race for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
We will be offering a Day of Registration at the event. Please arrive at Hobgood Park with sufficient time to register and warm up before the race starts at 8:00 am. Registration will begin at 7:00 am.
You will get a packet filled with your chosen t-shirt while supplies last, a running bib, and other goodies.
AWARDS:
Overall Male and Female Winner
Top three Male and Female in all age groups/medals:
10 and under
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
66-70
71+
Thank you, Creative Awards, for our medals!
WEATHER:
This race will be rain or shine, unless our elected officials think conditions are unsafe for patrons
- There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K (in-person and chip timed)
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
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Register for 5K (in-person and chip timed)$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 4 – Aug 22 -
$39.44Aug 23 – Oct 23
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$44.79
Day of Registration
Oct 24 – Oct 24
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5K - Virtual
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
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Register for 5K - Virtual$28.74Now registering May 4 – Aug 22
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$28.74Aug 23 – Oct 23
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$28.74Oct 24 – Oct 24
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Skyler Cox
- Phone
- 770-924-7768
