Redemption Race
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Atlanta (1660 Johnson Rd NW). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 30.
Course and race notes
January 1, 2027 • Westside Park • Atlanta.
Everyone Starts at 0.0. A new year gives everyone the same thing: Another starting line. Whether you’re chasing a PR, getting active again, walking your first 5K, or simply looking for a meaningful way to start the year, The Redemption Race is built for you. Run it. Walk it.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Sep 18, 2026
Race day in Atlanta
Weather
53° / 34°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Fulton Co Airport, GA (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:42 AM – 5:39 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday.
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
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
20 within 3 mi87 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: InTown Suites Atlanta Central
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Embassy Suites Midtown Atlanta
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Sonesta Select Atlanta Midtown Georgia Tech
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.