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Atlanta Runners Await July 25 Summer Race Series Launch
With no races staged in the city over the past seven days, attention turns to the Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 scheduled for July 25 on the South Peachtree Creek Trail.
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No competitive results emerged from Atlanta running fields this week. Organizers instead directed participants toward preparation for the next scheduled race, the Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA, set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 AM on the South Peachtree Creek Trail.
The absence of on-field action this week aligns with a typical mid-July lull before the late-summer calendar accelerates. Atlanta Track Club continues to coordinate more than 30 annual events across the city, a schedule that includes the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend held February 28 through March 1, 2026, and also serving as the USATF Half Marathon Championships. Local runners use the quiet period to log training miles on established routes while registration windows open for the coming races.
Next Events on the Calendar
The Tech Race 5K follows on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Atlanta, with entry handled through online platforms listed on active.com. The 2026 Atlanta Donut Dash 5K is confirmed for August 29, 2026, also in Atlanta. The Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K returns on Monday, September 7, 2026, offering point-to-point courses that raise funds for cystic fibrosis families. These dates come directly from current Eventbrite and Active.com postings for the metro area.
Recurring community options remain available in the interim. The Buckhead Run + Walk Club meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, while the Red Light Running Society gathers every Saturday at 9:00 AM. Both groups appear on the RunGeorgia calendar and provide regular training opportunities without entry fees or timed results.
Registration and Trail Access
Runners seeking entry for the July 25 event can access details through Eventbrite listings tied to the South Peachtree Creek Trail start. Additional trail and obstacle series, such as the Dirty Spokes events at Harbins Park and the Spartan Trifecta Weekend scheduled for March 14-15, 2026, extend options beyond road races. Participants are advised to verify start times and course maps on the hosting sites listed above before committing to any distance.
Further local races noted for late summer and fall include the Monster Dash in Morningside-Lenox Park on October 24 and the Westside Park 5K/10K on September 19. These events continue the pattern of community-supported fitness programming documented in Atlanta running calendars.