For Immediate Release
October 4, 2022
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Mayor Andre Dickens Hosts 8th Annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway
Annual race benefits Atlanta-area college students with scholarships
MEDIA ATTENDING MUST NOTE REQUIREMENTS BELOW
ATLANTA – For his first time as the City’s chief executive, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will join Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) General Manager Balram Bheodari to host up to 2,000 runners early Saturday, Oct. 8 for the eighth annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. In partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, this race offers participants the rare opportunity to run or walk on ATL’s 5th runway — one of the flattest and fastest courses in Greater Atlanta. The Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway 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.
Olympic medalists Christian Coleman, Kristi Castlin, 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 8th Annual 5K on the 5th Runway
WHEN: Saturday, October 8
Check-in / bib pickup: 4 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.)
Awards Ceremony: 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 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.
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 5:00 a.m.
All media must check-in by 5:15 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
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 $66 billion in the region. 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.
