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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| 5K Race | 5K | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| Sleep-In for Research | – | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $70, entry is about 133 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Atlanta runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 86 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 31:56.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 1-Mile Walk starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
678 Edgewood Ave NE, Inman Park, GA, Atlanta, GA 30307
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for AABB Foundation 5K Run/1-Mile Walk/Sleep-in for Research. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:47 or better, the top quarter in 27:02, and half the field in 30:40; the last tenth came in after 48:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 27:26 | 26:14 |
| 40-49 | 26:08 | 21:56 |
| 50-59 | 27:36 | 25:52 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Faster than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:02, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of AABB Foundation 5K Run/1-Mile Walk/Sleep-in for Research cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Registrants must pick up their t‑shirts and bibs on Saturday, October 17, 2026, between 9:00am - 5:00pm ET in the Georgia World Congress Center B2 Foyer. There will be an AABB Foundation Run for Research/Sleep-In for Research Booth. There…
Schedule and packet pickup
On race day (Sunday, October 18), please arrive at the Start line by no later than 6:45am ET.
Shirt and medal
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Rules and FAQ
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The cause
The AABB Foundation was established with the mission of fueling innovative research in transfusion medicine and biotherapies through grant making, education, industry leadership engagement and recognition. Through the generosity of our…
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