The Race - Atlanta

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The Race 2024 - A deep dive into Black Culture & Run Culture and the intersection of the two!

The Race is a road race weekend event that supports black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities, committed to delivering a top-notch, world-class race with excellence at every step. The Race weekend features a live expo, half marathon and 5K race, virtual options to participate from your hometown, and Community Impact Service Day. A race for the Culture by the Culture!

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The Race 2024 Weekend
Thursday, October 3rd – Welcome Night Event
Friday, October 4th – The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, & Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 5th – The Race Half Marathon + 5K
Sunday, October 6th – Community Impact Service Day + The Race 2024 Day Party!

The Race Weekend Venue Locations TBA

Visit www.theraceuc.com for more information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.

In-Person Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:

The Race 2024 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patchAccess to The Race 2024 Expo, Social & Speaker EventsChipped timed Half Marathon & 5K road raceContribution to The Race 2024 Charitable Impact FundAccess to The Race 2024 Community Impact Service Day Projects + earn the The Race CISD patch

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Virtual Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:

The Race 2024 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patchPacket shipping includedAccess to virtual results reportingContribution to The Race 2024 Charitable Impact FundYour personal Community Impact Service Day project included in the final total hours + earn The Race CISD patch

Planning and Updates Timeline:

-2024 Deferrals were entered November 24, 2023.  2024 Deferrals will need to visit their RunSignUp account to make any updates or changes to their registration. Please note deferrals are non-refundable and cannot be deferred again. 2021, 2022, and 2023 deferrals have expired and can not be redeemed for The Race 2024.

-All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2024 in the format selected.  There will not be refunds issued on registrations due to changes in race presentation.

-All packets must be picked up at The Race 2024 Expo on Friday, October 4th.  Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for participation in The Race 2024.

-Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 26th at midnight. Follow instructions HERE. Please note that In-Person participant packets will not be mailed out. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for The Race 2024 experience.

-Add The Race Retreat! experience to your registration. The Race Retreat 2024 features: Exclusive Welcome Day Experience, Custom made Tote Bag from CamSwank, post- race pampering + food +drink, and more TBA.

 
Registration & Pricing Schedule. 

November 24th – Black Friday Registration Opens - $64 Half - $24 5K The Race Retreat $30
November 25th – January 15th - $73 Half - $33 5K, The Race Retreat $50January 16-vJuly 31st - $79 Half - $38 5K, The Race Retreat $50August 1st – August 31st - $90 Half - $45 5K, The Race Retreat $50September 1st – September 14th (or sell out) - $95 Half - $45 5K, The Race Retreat $50September 15th – October 3rd (or sell out) - $100 Half - $50 5K , The Race Retreat $50October 4th at The Race EXPO (if available) - $100 Half -  $50 5K The Race 2024 Virtual Pricing Schedule $75 VIRTUAL Half, $35 VIRTUAL 5K (includes shipping) -How to convert your registration from In-Person to Virtual or From Virtual to In-Person (by 9/25/2024)  

How to Change your Race from 5K to Half Marathon or Half Marathon to 5K (by 9/25/2024)

How to Transfer your registration to someone else (by 9/25/2024)

Visit www.theraceuc.com for information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.

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About The Race

In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced. 

Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race. 

And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.

October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact + #Elevate was successfully executed!

October 1st-4th The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE 

September  30th- October 3rd  The Race 2021 #UNITY

September 29th-October 2nd - The Race 2022 #ALLLOVE

October 5th-8th - The Race 2023 #REPRESENT

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Charitable Impact

The Race will positively impact the community in the following manner:

Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizationsThe community will be actively engaged in the course planning and volunteer opportunities.The Race 2024 weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday, October 6th! SIGN UP HERE$5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.Participants will have an opportunity to contribute directly to Charity Partners via RunSignUp Impact.