Held Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk

Atlanta, GA

Race finished
5K

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About the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk

The course runs along the BeltLine Westside Trail, a paved path that cuts through the west side of Atlanta. The trail is smooth underfoot and mostly flat, which means the effort comes from pace rather than terrain. This is a race organized around a health awareness mission, and the atmosphere on course reflects that: walkers and runners share the same trail without any friction.

A vendor village and health resources set up near the start area give the morning a fair-like feel before and after the run. Healthcare organizations and community groups have tables out, so there is genuinely something to browse if you stick around after you finish.

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Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

183finishers
26:12winner
52:30median
1:46:42cutoff

Top 3: Akinwumi Busari (26:12) · Lindsey Rutledge (27:33) · Kristin Bell (27:53)

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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 Oct 16, 2026.

Common Questions About the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 52:30, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:46:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (183 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 26:12 while the median finisher took 52:30. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Passport to Health 5K Run/Walk?

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.

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