Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
Updated
Saturday, May 8, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Cumming (423 Canton Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $15 to $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after January 5.
Course and race notes
️ WE’RE BACK… AND IT’S TIME TO RUN LOCO FOR ALS! ️.
The tradition continues! We’re excited to announce the 21st Annual Fiesta 5k Challenge, benefiting the Emory ALS Center! For 21 years, our community has come together to celebrate, run, walk, and make a difference for those living with ALS.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 8
2027 · in 182 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$15 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Jan 5 (in 59 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 8 (in 182 days)
Opened Oct 5, 2026
Race day in Cumming
Weather
78° / 53°F
Typical high and low for May 8, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (1.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:40 AM – 8:24 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
57 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Santa Maria restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Myth & Legend Coffee House cafe0.1 mi
- Homestead restaurant0.1 mi
- Slicability quick bite0.1 mi
17 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 7
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: InTown Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Comfort Suites
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.