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5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center

About the Event

********Please note - event date has been changed to Oct 3, 2026 *******

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🎽 Join the Race for a Great Cause!

Join hundreds of runners and walkers for the 5th Annual Rise A.N.D. Connect 5K, 10K, Kids fun run and Wheelchair fun race — a scenic, Peachtree Road Race–qualifying event benefiting Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or just want to support a good cause, you’ll enjoy a USATF-certified course, technical T-shirt, yoga warm-up, kids’ activities, breakfast at the finish, and the joy of supporting an incredible cause. Spots are filling fast — register today before prices go up!

💻 NEW in 2026: 10K!

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Highlights:

🌳 Scenic, rubberized USATF Certified Course (GA24020WC)
🏅 Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (Chip timed)
👕 Technical T-shirts
🧘 Yoga session before the race
🎈 Kids’ activities during the morning
🥐 Breakfast at the finish line
🏆 Age group awards: 8-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+

🎖 Kids Fun Run & wheelchair fun race medals

Tentative Race Day Schedule:

Please join this growing race in the Johns Creek/Suwanee area and support the cause.

Packet Pickup Options

TBD

Google Maps location for Cauley Creek park staging area Click here

Detailed Course Map to Staging Area below

💛 About the Organizers


Love to Share Foundation of America (LTSFA)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on enhancing communities through initiatives in health, education, nutrition, and basic needs — including food drives, health camps, blood donations, and international outreach.
🔗 Learn more about LTSFA

Global Organization for Divinity (GOD)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting universal peace, harmony, and love through cultural, spiritual, and charitable outreach including spiritual services, educational support, and stress-reduction programs across the globe.
🔗 Learn more about GOD

 

Races Offered

Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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06:00

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$25.00

10K Walk/Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$35.00

Wheelchair fun race (1K/1M)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 0K

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08:00

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$15.00

5K Walk/Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:15

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$25.00

Kids Fun Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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09:30

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Johns Creek.

thermostat Temperature
20.6° / 30.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
22.1° / 32.0°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 2m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.0 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Very high
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:58
nightlight Sunset
20:21

About Johns Creek

Learn more about the host city, Johns Creek.

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Johns Creek is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 82,453. The city is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta.

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