Livable Buckhead’s 5K Returns On May 4th
BuckheadRUN! 2025 – The Only 5K Where You Can Pet a Llama
Saturday May 3rd 8:00 am to 10:00 am
🐘 Run. Roar. Revel in Ridiculousness. 🦒🐊
This year, BuckheadRUN! isn’t just about running—it’s about making Buckhead a little wilder (without any actual wildlife escaping onto Peachtree Road). On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, we’re hitting the streets to celebrate our future sculpted petting zoo along the new PATH400 extension. That’s right—we’re bringing a life-sized elephant, a towering giraffe, and a not-so-menacing crocodile to the heart of the city. They won’t move, bite, or require snacks, but they will make Buckhead the coolest place to take a selfie.
This is your chance to run For (okay, toward) an elephant, stare eye-to-eye with a giraffe, and bravely face a crocodile—no zoo admission required. And because we believe fun should be furry, feathery, or fantastically weird, we’re encouraging runners of all ages and abilities to dress as their favorite animals. Whether you gallop like a gazelle, waddle like a penguin, or just wear cat ears and call it a day, you’ll fit right in!
🐾 What’s New This Year?
- Costume Contest: The wilder, the better. Who wouldn’t want to see a human-sized giraffe outrun a cheetah in sneakers?
- Fastest Fido Category: Because your dog deserves to chase glory (and possibly a squirrel).
- Paw-some Giveaways: All runners receive and t-shirt and swag bag
- Post-Race Fun: Stick around for the LLamas….seriously, we will have real Llamas, who doesn’t love Llamas. There will be lots of fun for the whole family.
By participating in BuckheadRUN! 2025, you’re helping to support Livable Buckhead’s mini safari—minus the plane ticket to Africa. So lace up, grab your fur babies, and let’s run for the (very still, very sculpted) animals!
How does it work?
Start Time: 8:00am EST
End Time: 10:00am EST
Price: $35 Adult Race Fee ($15 for 14 and under) + registration fee
DESCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION
7:00AM Check-in and bib pickup opens (orange Livable Buckhead tent)
7:00AM Pre-race selfie station, vendors and interactive chalk art installation opens
7:45AM Lineup and race warm up
8:00AM Race begins
9:30AM Awards
PACKETS
T-shirts and race bibs will be available for early pick up on:
Race Packet Pick-Up #1
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Road Runner Sports
3756 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta 30342, located at Powers Ferry Square.
Race Packet Pick-Up #2
Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:00pm to 7:00pm
** At the Livable Buckhead table, inside
of Lenox Square, in between UGG and Adidas.
PARKING
Free parking is available at Lenox Square. We highly encourage you to use MARTA when visiting Buckhead (Lenox Station is a short walk from the start of our planned route). When routing with GPS please use the address for Hyatt Centric Buckhead (3301 Lenox Pkwy Atlanta Ga, 30326) Park at the Lenox Square parking deck that is directly across the street from Hyatt Centric.
COURSE INFO
buckheadRUN! is a fun 3.1 miles through the Buckhead core. The 5K USATF Certified course begins at Lenox Square and takes you to PATH400 and back to Lenox Square. A water station will be available.
Awards and T-shirts
AWARDS
Top Male & Female Overall
Top Male & Female Masters 40+
Top Overall Wheelchair
Top Male & Female in each Age Group:
14 & Under, 15-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, 76-85, 86-95, 96 and up
Most Inspirational (Oldest) Runner
Top Adult, Child 14 & under, and Dog dressed in creative floral attire. Winner will be determined by guest judges!
PRIZES
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T-SHIRTS
All registered runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Children’s sizes are available.
FITTEST FIDO AWARD
Bring your favorite four-legged friend and compete for the fittest and fastest pup in the race. Fun giveaways will be available for your best paw pal.
Please note: While we love all pups, please refrain from bringing your four-legged friends if they’re not up to the walk/run or aren’t great with crowds. All dogs must be kept on a 6ft or shorter leash and dog owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. Dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies and Leptospirosis. Dogs must be at least four months old.
Sponsors:
Volunteer Opportunities
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buckheadWALKS!
buckheadRUN! concludes a month of fitness and wellness-focused programs from nonprofit Livable Buckhead known as buckheadWALKS! During April, Buckhead residents and workers compete for prizes — on their own or as part of a team – by walking as many steps as possible and participating in additional activities including scavenger hunts and Buckhead walking tours.
This challenge is open to Buckhead residents and employees of Buckhead-based businesses. During this FREE wellness challenge, you will be able to stay active, improve your physical and mental well-being, AND win prizes – all while having fun!
Livable Buckhead has chosen the Wellable platform as our health and wellness partner for our 2025 walk challenge. The Livable Buckhead team cannot wait to see you all again for our 8th annual walk challenge!
Buckhead Run Club
Livable Buckhead and the Buckhead community has created the best running club in the city. This run club is open to all levels. Run, walk or even cartwheel – we just want to see you out on PATH400! The Buckhead Run + Walk Club is a great opportunity to get into a weekly running routine or simply enjoy the safety of a group run, join us every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Citizens Market/Phipps Plaza (3500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta GA 30326) for this weekly run.
Lace up your running shoes and cruise an easy three miles with us as we explore Buckhead and PATH400. All levels are welcome.
Please bring water.
Questions? Let us know!
Livable Buckhead’s 2024 5K
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Congratulations To Our Winners |
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Overall Winners Female: Fernanda Mart Nez Male: Rob Desisto Jr. Overall Winners Masters Female: Kathleen Vieira Male: Brett Dettmering |
Livable Buckhead’s 2023 5K
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Congratulations To Our Winners |
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Overall Winners Female: Mar A Fernanda Martinez De La Rosa Male: Michael Smith Overall Winners Masters Female: Kyra Oliver Male: Brett Dettmering |
