ShockWave 5K
Updated
Saturday, September 25, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Riverdale (7496 Old National Hwy). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
Are you ready to GET YOUR MEDAL?????
Add to your growing collection by taking part in this HISTORIC 5K! Everyone will receive a finishers medal to add to their collection. You don't want to miss this one!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, September 25
2027 · in 322 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Sep 17, 2027
Opened Sep 28, 2026
Race day in Riverdale
Weather
82° / 63°F
Typical high and low for September 25, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport, GA (5.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:26 AM – 7:32 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 34 minutes after sunrise.
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
Places to eat
- Domino's quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.1 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Sep 24
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi15 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Econo Lodge Union City - Atlanta South
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta-Union City
About 13 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Microtel Inn & Suites
About 13 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Union City
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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