Sun, Apr 25, 2027

5k with ME

Atlanta, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Apr 17, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the 5k with ME

The course runs along Proctor Creek Trail inside Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, an out-and-back on natural terrain. The park itself is spacious and green, and the trail setting keeps things shaded and grounded. The race draws women from faith communities and friend groups across the city, and the atmosphere along the course reflects that, with participants moving at whatever pace works for them.

Packet pickup runs the two days before the race at a local masjid, with race-morning pickup available as well. The post-race gathering includes an awards portion and a wellness segment, so there is reason to stick around after you finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

101finishers

26:36winner

45:42median

1:38:40cutoff

Top 3: Muslimah Ali (26:36) · Thomia Campbell (28:05) · Amani Jabbar (29:04)

· 2026 results

16finishers

10:02winner

21:44median

49:39cutoff

Top 3: Safiyyah Sabir (10:02) · I. Nisar (10:10) · H. Ijaz (10:15)

The 5k with ME has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/25/2027 09:30$45

5K4/25/2027 09:30$35

5K4/25/2027 09:30$45

5K4/25/2027 09:30$35

5k Virtual - Shirt4/25/2027 00:00$45

5K4/25/2027 00:00$35

1 Mile - Shirt4/25/2027 09:35$30

1 Mile - No Shirt4/25/2027 09:35$25

1 Mile4/25/2027 09:35$30

1 Mile4/25/2027 09:35$25

Cheer Squad4/25/2027 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the 5k with ME

Will I finish last at the 5k with ME?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 45:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:38:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5k with ME a good first 5K?

It is a small race (101 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 5k with ME?

The 5K winner ran 26:36 while the median finisher took 45:42. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the 5k with ME?

Join a local run club. Atlanta Run Club, Atlanta Track Club, Chattahoochee Road Runners and others in Atlanta welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.