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Grand Prix Cross Country 5K - Atlanta

Name: Grand Prix Cross Country 5K - Atlanta
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-13
Location: Atlanta

Atlanta, United States • 13 Oct 2026

Grand Prix Cross Country 5K - Atlanta

The Grand Prix Cross Country 5K is a club-only cross country race held by Atlanta Track Club. The event is scheduled for October 13, 2026, with the location listed as TBD. It serves as the final event in the 2026 Atlanta Track Club Grand Prix Series before the Finale on December 12.

Entry is free for Atlanta Track Club members; non-members may participate using a guest pass. Registration will open on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The race route follows wooded and field terrain and a 2025 course map is referenced for the course layout.

For safety, the event enforces a course time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes (25:00 min/mile). Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine, though lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity may lead to delay or cancellation under the club's event policies. No pets or wheeled conveyances of any kind are permitted on the course, including baby joggers or strollers, roller or inline skates, and bicycles.

The event notes a partnership with Runna offering personalized training plans and a promotional two week trial using code ATC. Event sponsors include Dasani and Garmin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Atlanta

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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