Fostering LIFE 5K & Community Festival
Date
Sun, May 31, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Run or walk with purpose at this community festival supporting youth in foster care and their caregivers in Georgia.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
2 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
5K
closes May 30, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
20d 5h 17m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 30, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
1 Mile
closes May 30, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT
20d 5h 27m leftFamily Fun Walk (1-mile)
Closes May 30, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Fostering LIFE 5K & Community Festival in Atlanta, a certified 5K run and family-friendly walk held during National Foster Care Month. This event unites runners, families, and community members to raise awareness for youth in foster care and their caregivers in Georgia. Participation helps shine a light on critical needs, with all donations directly supporting Fostering LIFE's mission to empower youth in leadership, independence, faith, and education. The event also funds scholarships, college readiness kits, and programs for youth and caregivers. Stay for a community festival with activities,…
What to expect
- Experience a certified 5K run or a family-friendly walk.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us for the Fostering LIFE 5K & Community Festival, a certified 5K run, family-friendly walk, and community celebration held in Grant Park during National Foster Care Month. This event brings together runners, families, caregivers, and community members to raise awareness about the current state of foster care in…
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Georgia and the critical needs of youth in care and the families who support them. Whether you’re running the certified course or walking alongside others in support, your participation helps shine a light on the realities facing children and caregivers within the foster care system. **New This Year: Community-Powered & Free to Register** To remove barriers to participation, registration for this event is free . Participants are invited to give what they can at registration or on event day. All donations directly support Fostering LIFE’s work and ensure this event remains accessible while advancing its mission. Why This Event Matters Fostering LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth impacted by foster care to excel in leadership, independence, faith, and education. We also recognize that supporting youth requires supporting caregivers, including foster and kinship parents, who play a vital role in stability and long-term outcomes. Funds raised through this event directly support: - Annual scholarships for graduating seniors in foster care - College readiness kits to support successful postsecondary transitions - Programs that strengthen both youth and the caregivers who walk alongside them After the race, stay and celebrate at our Community Festival , featuring family-friendly activities, music, food, and opportunities to learn more about how you can support foster youth year-round. This event is an opportunity to move with purpose, raise awareness, and invest in futures that too often go unsupported. Rooted in Purpose . Growing Forward . For more information about Fostering LIFE and our year-round work supporting foster youth and families, visit our website: Fostering LIFE .