Moon Valley Strides for Schools 5K

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Moon Valley Strides for Schools 5K & Kids Dash!

Lookout Mountain PTO, Mountain Sky PTO, and Thunderbird TPA are thrilled to host the Moon Valley Strides for Schools 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, March 28, 2026!

This family-friendly event brings together the entire Moon Valley community for a morning of fitness, fun, and school spirit, all while raising funds to support our three local schools. Everyone is welcome to participate: walkers, runners, students, parents, neighbors, and friends!

🏃‍♀️ 5K Walk/Run
Enjoy a beautiful course through the Moon Valley neighborhood, including the Grasshopper Bridge. 

👟 Kids Dash
A fun, age-based dash for students in grades K–8.

🎪 Activity Fair
Games, crafts, and hands-on activities for kids 16 and under. 

The event starts and ends at Moon Valley Park, where the Activity Fair and Kids Dash will take place.

Come run, walk, cheer, or play, while making a difference for our schools and our students!

6:30AM Race Check In Opens
7:10AM Warm Up for 5K 
7:30AM 5K Start Time (Runners first, then walkers)
8:30AM Kids Dash - K and under - 2 laps
8:45AM Kids Dash - 1st - 4th grade - 4 laps
9:00AM Kids Dash - 5th and up - 6 laps

7AM TO 10AM Activity Fair is Open for All Participants High School Age and Younger!

 

Get ready for the big day by picking up your race bags at one of our convenient pick-up events! Each bag includes your bib with chip timer, participant wristband and tons of valuable items from our sponsors. Avoid the race day rush by collecting your items ahead of time!

 - Wednesday, March 25th 5pm- 8pm at Lookout Tavern (830 E Greenway Pkwy)

Pick up your race packet and stay for family-friendly trivia with food and drink specials! 20% of sales will be donated back to our schools!

 - Thursday, March 26th 5pm - 8pm at at Barro's Pizza (15440 N. 7th St)

Stay for dinner or get a pizza to go! Mention the 5K and Barro's will donate 25% of sales back to our schools!

 - Friday, March 27th 7am - 9am at Serafina Coffee (15414 N. 7th St)

Stop by for coffee, pastries and packet pick up! Serafina is donating 10% of sales back to our schools!