Lauren's Run & Picnic 2026

Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Atlanta, GA; 4 Concourse Parkway NE, 30328
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a 5K to support CURE Childhood Cancer, then celebrate community and hope at a vibrant post-race picnic with games, music, and more.

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For a Cause

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For a Cause

Join the Atlanta community for Lauren's Run & Picnic, a cherished event celebrating 32 years of supporting CURE Childhood Cancer. This 5K brings together families, schools, and companies to raise vital funds for pediatric cancer research. After the run, enjoy the CURE Annual Picnic, a joyful reunion for families featuring games, prizes, face painting, inflatables, music, dancing, arts and crafts, and a full lunch. It's a day of meaningful connection and fun for all.

What to expect

Run a 5K on rolling terrain in Atlanta.
Connect with families, schools, and companies forming race teams.
Enjoy the CURE Annual Picnic with games, face painting, inflatables, music, dancing, arts and crafts, and a full lunch.

Standout details

Supports CURE Childhood Cancer
Post-race CURE Annual Picnic
Games, face painting, inflatables
Music, dancing, arts & crafts

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

2K
Sun, Apr 26, 9:15 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
2K
Sun, Apr 26, 9:15 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Apr 26, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 2 more options

5K
Sun, Apr 26, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Apr 26, 10:30 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 12, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling area

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The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF LAUREN'S RUN & PICNIC

For the last 31 years, hundreds of families have gathered to walk and run in support of CURE Childhood Cancer , raising more than $6.2 million for lifesaving pediatric cancer research. Lauren’s Run & Picnic, presented by AutoNation , truly brings the community together, with families, schools, and companies forming race teams to support our fight.

After the race, participants, as well as families diagnosed with childhood cancer, join together for the CURE Annual Picnic. The CURE Picnic is a day unlike any other! Dozens of games, prizes, elaborate face painting, enormous inflatables, music and dancing, arts and crafts, a full lunch, and so much more. The CURE Picnic is a reunion for our families and a day of fun for all.

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