Livable Buckhead’s buckheadRUN! 5K

buckheadRUN!, Livable Buckhead’s fifth annual 5K, returns on Saturday, May 4. This year’s race is part of Buckhead Village District’s Bodacious Blooms festival, a four-day celebration of spring featuring larger-than-life floral installations and community-wide events. buckheadRUN! is open to runners of all ages and abilities. In addition to awards for the fastest runners in various age groups, buckheadRUN! includes a “Fastest Fido” category, bandana giveaways for dogs, a pre-race hype event and post-race celebration. Runners are also encouraged to celebrate spring by dressing in flower-themed costumes and garb. Livable Buckhead will award prizes for the best flower costumes.

This year’s field of runners will follow a USA Track and Field-certified course that begins at Lenox Square, follows PATH400 to Miami Circle then takes Piedmont Rd. and East Paces Ferry Rd. to Buckhead Village. buckheadRUN! is a 2025 Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

buckheadRUN! registration is $35 for adults and $15 for children. Registration increases to $45 for adults and $25 for children after April 12. Awards will be given to the top male and female in eight divisions, and all registered runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt following the race. The “Fastest Fido” award will go to the fastest dog in the race. Additional details and registration are available at livablebuckhead.org/run.

buckheadRUN! is sponsored by Audi Atlanta, Buckhead Village, Netwise Information Technology Consulting and Regent Partners.

www.livablebuckhead.org/run