Atlanta office workers will trade their desks for Hank Aaron Drive SW on Thursday, September 24, 2026, when the Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll returns to the Summerhill neighborhood. Staging for the event is listed at 513 Hank Aaron Drive SW.
The evening kicks off with a staggered wave schedule designed to accommodate every kind of participant, according to RunSignup. Experienced self-propelled wheelchair participants start first, followed by the 5K Run and 5K Walk waves, while novice and assisted wheelchair participants start with the 5K Walk. A virtual 5K option is also listed for those who can't make it downtown. The event brings together local professionals for a night of fitness and camaraderie.
Event Background
The supplied race information does not detail the event's founding, Jeff Galloway's Olympic history or connection to the Peachtree Road Race, or identify a training methodology.
Baton Rouge-based FRESHJUNKIE Racing has produced the event since taking over management in 2024, running it under USA Track & Field safety standards and competitive rules. The same account discusses the company's economic impact and charitable support.
The Course Location Has Varied
The course wasn't always on Hank Aaron Drive. The September 25, 2024, event was listed at Piedmont Park.
That scale is no small claim. The gathering has historically drawn between 15,000 and 20,000 participants representing more than 350 companies and organizations from across the metro area, according to Metro Atlanta CEO. Teams from companies and organizations across the metro area lace up together on the same closed course.
Training Program Targets a Public Health Gap
The race covers 3.1 miles and welcomes novice participants.
The push for workplace fitness carries added weight given Georgia's public health numbers. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2023 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps put Georgia's adult obesity rate at 35%, placing the state among 23 nationwide above that threshold, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The statistics provide context for the event's focus on workplace fitness.
Proceeds Support Five Local Charities
Beyond the workout, the race also has a charitable dimension. The supplied sources do not specify the beneficiaries or describe their missions.
