For Immediate Release
October 12, 2021
Contact:
Office of Policy and Communications
(678) 920-0857
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Hosts Annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway
Annual race benefits Atlanta-area college students with scholarships
MEDIA ATTENDING MUST NOTE REQUIREMENTS BELOW
ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari, and dozens of ATL employees will host nearly 1,500 participants Saturday, Oct. 16, for the annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. In partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, this race offers the rare opportunity to run or walk on ATL’s 5th runway — one of the flattest and fastest courses in Greater Atlanta. It also serves as a USATF-certified 5K course/AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
In addition to supporting Atlanta’s youth, local nonprofit Eco Sneakers will have collection bins on-site to collect used sneakers to help the homeless community. Gently used sneakers will be given to area residents in need. Unusable sneakers will be repurposed to create playground surfaces, basketball courts, and tracks.
Olympic medalists — Kristi Castlin, Edwin Moses, Dwight Phillips, Angelo Taylor, and Terrance Trammell — will serve as race ambassadors.
Important information to note:
Government-issued ID is required. The registrant’s name must match the submitted government-issued ID. Those without ID and/or who cannot be screened will NOT participate. Bags are strictly prohibited (e.g., backpacks, shoulder bags, sling bags, etc.) No water bottles, hydration packs, etc., are allowed. Water will be provided. Small fanny packs at 5’’ x 7” x 1” will be allowed. Fanny packs and cellphone armbands are subject to inspection.
For full details about the race, including bib pick-up, rideshare drop-off, and parking, please visit www.atl.com/5K.
WHAT: Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16
Check-in / bib pickup: 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Runway lineup: 6:15 a.m.
Start: 6:30 a.m.
Finish: 7:30 a.m. (course will close at 7:30 a.m.)
Runners/walkers who cannot complete the course by this time will be redirected to an alternate route.
Awards: 7:45 a.m.
WHERE: 5th Runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Runway 10-28)
NOTES FOR MEDIA:
As this event is post-security, attending media must RSVP with full name and date of birth of each member to media@atl.com by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
PARKING:
Satellite/live trucks will be allowed to park at Fire Station 33. All other media vehicles must have a branded station decal/placard.
(1401 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA 30337.)
Trucks must be staged by 5:30 a.m.
All media must check-in by 5:45 a.m.
LIVE ACCESS:
Satellite trucks and other vehicles will NOT be allowed on the airfield. Live shots are possible from the airfield with backpack equipment. No cables are permitted on the airfield. Reporters can go live from their satellite trucks on the pre-security side of Fire Station 33.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport normally boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
