Annual 5K Autumn Fun Run & Walk Scheduled For Sept. 30

FOREST PARK, Ga. — Sept. 8, 2023 — Runners, athletes and residents of all ages eager to enjoy the great outdoors are invited to participate in the city's annual 5K Autumn Fun Run & Walk scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, at Starr Park, located at 5031 Park Ave.

Now in its twenty-fifth year, the popular event brings together sport enthusiasts, families and local community groups from across metro Atlanta for a day filled with fellowship, live music and plenty of door prizes. As part of this year's race, a free health fair is also being held on Friday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. that will feature medical screenings, local vendors and resources for attendees.

Who: City of Forest Park Recreation and Leisure Services Department 
What: Annual 5K Autumn Fun Run & Walk 
When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 (Race kicks off at 8:30 a.m.)
Where: Starr Park, located at 5031 Park Ave.

The cost to register for the race is $20 per person, $15 for seniors, $10 for ages 18 and under. Participants who sign up as a team will receive $5 off their registration, which includes a t-shirt and giveaways. The deadline to register is Saturday, Sept. 23.

To sign up, click here (be sure to select the "Special Events" tab displayed at the top of the webpage). For additional information, contact the city's Recreation and Leisure Services Department at (404) 366-4720, and press option 2 on the main menu or email recreationleisure@forestparkga.gov.