Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research

Atlanta, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

50 Yards1K5K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $55 after Sep 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research

The course runs through Atlantic Station on the Atlantic Green, a flat stretch in the middle of a mixed-use development in midtown Atlanta. It is a certified course and qualifies for the Peachtree Road Race, so the timing is taken seriously even though plenty of people are there to walk and remember someone.

Parking is in the Atlantic Station deck, where foundation volunteers guide you from the structure to the start area. There is no street parking, but the deck connects directly to the Green through several color-coded stairwells, and an escalator and elevator are available near one of them. Results post in near real time via a QR code near the DJ booth.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 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 · 2025 results

281finishers

15:24winner

39:05median

1:11:29cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Hopta (15:24) · Carnell Roberts (16:53) · Ryan Robinson (17:16)

The Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

50 Yards9/19/2026 06:30$20

1K9/19/2026 06:30$40

5K9/19/2026 06:30$45

5K9/19/2026 06:30$50

Virtual Supporter9/19/2026 06:30$25

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Common Questions About the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research

Will I finish last at the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 39:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research a good first 5K?

A field of 281 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research?

The 5K winner ran 15:24 while the median finisher took 39:05. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research?

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.