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At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Join us for the first annual Lucy Ford Jackson Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 24th in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is a run/walk event — runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. All proceeds benefit The Painted Horse Foundation, supporting families facing pregnancy and infant loss. Every participant receives a race T-shirt, water, and snacks at the finish line, and a coupon for one glass of wine or one beer at Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards. Age group awards and medals will be announced and presented at Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards.
Key dates
Registration opens
Aug 22, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 21, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Pricing
Virtual 5k
Standard, until Oct 24, 2026
$70
Lucy Ford Jackson Memorial 5K
Tier 2, until Oct 24, 2026
$65
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