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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 5K Run/Walk - Timed | 5K | Apr 25, 20278:00 AM | $30$40 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| Child 5K Run/Walk - Timed | 5K | Apr 25, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Mar 25, 2027 | – |
| Virtual | – | Apr 25, 20278:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Adult 2K Fun Run/Walk - Untimed | Kids | Apr 25, 20279:30 AM | $30$40 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| Child 2K Fun Run/Walk - Untimed | Kids | Apr 25, 20279:30 AM | $25$30 after Mar 25, 2027 | – |
| Tot Trot | Kids | Apr 25, 202710:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual RunnerVirtual | 5K | Apr 25, 202710:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Georgia ($30).
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 6:55 AM, and the Adult 5K Run/Walk - Timed starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,030 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
4 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328
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 (Racing Solutions, LLC) for Lauren's Run & Picnic 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 31:26, and half the field in 42:00; the last tenth came in after 1:03:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:41 | 22:06 |
| 20-29 | 23:31 | 20:54 |
| 30-39 | 27:11 | 22:35 |
| 40-49 | 24:26 | 21:42 |
| 50-59 | 25:28 | 28:52 |
| 60-69 | 37:24 | 31:45 |
| 70+ | 41:50 | n/a |
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 2026.
Up 123 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 248 to 553 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:06 to 42:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 553 (+5%) | 42:00 | under 25:35 | 18:23 |
| 2025 | 529 (+8%) | 45:24 | under 26:59 | 20:22 |
| 2024 | 491 (+98%) | 41:34 | under 26:50 | 19:24 |
| 2023 | 248 | 41:06 | under 26:16 | 18:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:26, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 7 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 April 25 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 83°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 Lauren's Run & Picnic 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
We had an incredible day at Lauren's Run on April 26th, 2026. Please stay tuned for 2027's date. Thanks to your support, we raised over $347,000 for the patients and families we serve. Great news, there is still time to donate to your…
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CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF LAUREN'S RUN & PICNIC
For the last 31 years, hundreds of families have gathered to walk and run in support of CURE Childhood Cancer, raising more than $6.2 million for lifesaving pediatric cancer research. Lauren’s Run & Picnic, presented by AutoNation, truly brings the community together, with families, schools, and companies forming race teams to support our fight.