August 2026 races in Atlanta

There are 41 running events listed in Atlanta for August 2026 — 41 5K, 8 10K, 6 Half Marathon, 1 Trail Run — starting with THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) on Sat, Aug 1, 2026. Every listing shows the date, venue, and distances, with a direct link to registration.

• Sat, Aug 1, 2026 THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) 9310 Scott Road · Roswell, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Lutzie 43 Road Race Lutzie Field at Lassiter High School OR Virtually · Marietta, GA · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 1, 2026 The Donut Dash 5K 145 Van Wert St. · Buchanan, GA · From $30 5K Road
• Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Mustard Seed 5K Cauley Creek Park · Johns Creek, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Magnolia Run & Walk for Epilepsy 1320 Monroe Dr NE · ATLANTA, GA · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy · Canton, GA · From $36 5K10K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 HCA Cross Country Fun Run 775 Dacula Rd · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Linda's Loop 5K 2940 Gratis Road · Monroe, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 West GA ALS 5K 417 River Circle · Bremen, GA 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Arbor Springs 5K 250 Arbor Springs Plantation Drive · Newnan, GA 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Cherokee Bluff/Flowery Branch Trail Run 5K Cherokee Bluff High School · Flowery Branch, GA · From $30 5KTrail Run Trail
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run 300 Eva Davis Way · Atlanta, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 8, 2026 The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids 2849 Paces Ferry Rd SE · Atlanta, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA S Peachtree Creek Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Atlanta, GA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 NABJ 5K Run/Walk ~ Run • Walk • Connect 1020 White Street SW · Atlanta, GA · From $40 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA S Peachtree Creek Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Atlanta, GA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Paradise Breeze Westside Reservoir Park (Shirley Franklin Park) · Atlanta, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta New Realm Brewing · Atlanta, GA · From $25 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Area 13.1 Half Marathon 9135 Willeo Road · Roswell, GA · From $65 5KHalf Marathon Road
• Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Helluva Glow Race 266 Fourth Street NW · Atlanta, GA 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Atlanta's Finest 5K Pemberton Place · Atlanta, GA 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Summer Sizzler- Greater Atlanta 3900 Hog Mountain Rd NE · Auburn, GA · From $17 5K10K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Sewa 5K Annual Run/Walk 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 · From $40 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 24th Annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K Grant Park/Zoo Atlanta · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Collier Hills 5K Fun Run/Walk! 490 Collier Rd NW · Atlanta, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 First Responder 5k Run/Walk The Battery Atlanta · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Jeremy Labonte Memorial 5K 12025 Etris Rd · Roswell, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 OTR Impacts 5K 4770 N. Peachtree Rd. · Atlanta, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Splash of Hope 5k 3855 Fence Rd NE · Dacula, GA · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Beat the Heat 5K & (Kids 400M Dash!) 11595 King Road · Roswell, GA · From $15 5K Road
• Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Follow the Sign Brook Run Park 2341 Peeler Rd · Dunwoody, GA · From $15 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 4th Annual Clayton-Henry NPHC 5K Fun Run/Walk Clayton International Park · Jonesboro, GA · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA S Peachtree Creek Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Atlanta, GA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA S Peachtree Creek Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Atlanta, GA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11th Annual Jeffrey E. Turner Fitness 5K Run/Walk Lee Street Park · Jonesboro, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Eldest Daughter Day 5K: Not My Responsibility Run/Walk 352 University Ave SW · Atlanta, GA · From $40 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Lekotek Run 2026 Brook Run Park · Dunwoody, GA · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Love is a Verb 5K Riverstone Church 2005 Stilesboro Rd · Kennesaw, GA · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Run With Maud 5K Run/Walk 1600 Johnson Rd. · Atlanta, GA · From $45 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies 105 N. Bartow St. · Cartersville, GA · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Aug 29, 2026 5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center Cauley Creek Park · Johns Creek, GA · From $10 5K10K Road

Quick answers

How many races are there in Atlanta in August 2026?

41 running events are listed in Atlanta for August 2026, from THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) on Sat, Aug 1, 2026 to 5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center on Sat, Aug 29, 2026. Every listing links directly to registration.

What distances can I race in Atlanta in August?

The August 2026 calendar in Atlanta includes 41 5K, 8 10K, 6 Half Marathon, 1 Trail Run.

What is the first race of August 2026 in Atlanta?

THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) on Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 9310 Scott Road.