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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mi. Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Tot Trot (Ages 2-5) | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 100 Yard Dash | Other | Oct 3, 202610:45 AM | $25$30 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lawrenceville runs 35:19, about 11:22 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:02 and men in 30:28.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,020 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Georgia Race for Autism 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 26:36 or better, the top quarter in 32:28, and half the field in 44:17; the last tenth came in after 1:00:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:25 | 25:17 |
| 20-29 | 29:31 | 26:22 |
| 30-39 | 26:36 | 24:35 |
| 40-49 | 31:22 | 25:19 |
| 50-59 | 30:07 | 24:19 |
| 60-69 | 44:09 | 26:36 |
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 2024.
Up 65 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 162 to 268 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:51 to 44:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 268 (+29%) | 44:17 | under 26:36 | 20:47 |
| 2023 | 208 (-21%) | 48:49 | under 27:31 | 20:46 |
| 2022 | 263 (+62%) | 44:22 | under 26:12 | 19:20 |
| 2021 | 162 | 43:51 | under 25:54 | 16:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:28, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
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 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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 Georgia Race for Autism 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Free Live Tracking and Progress Alerts on Race Day! (Race organizers are providing this as an included service.). Make sure you download the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the Georgia Race for Autism 5K/10K. Carry your phone…
Course
Our 5K course is USATF certified and your time can be used as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race! For an interactive map and elevation chart, click here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4638044434.
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Georgia Race for Autism presents to you our annual Georgia Race for Autism! Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Our event supports Spectrum Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community. For more information on SPECTRUM and all the programs they provide go to www.SpectrumAutism.org.
The 5K begins at 8:00am on Saturday, October 3rd with race packet pick up starting at 6:30am. You can also beat the morning rush by picking up your race packet at the Fairgrounds on Friday, October 2nd from 1pm - 8pm.