ATLANTA – August 20, 2025 – The Run With Maud 5K Run/Walk returns to in-person this Saturday, Aug. 23, at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park). All proceeds from the event benefit the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation, which provides mental health resources for Black boys, academic scholarships, youth programming and advocacy for equity and social justice. The annual event honors the life of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered in 2020 while running in Brunswick, Georgia.
Registration is open for both in-person and virtual participation here.
“The Run With Maud 5K is more than just a race; it’s a powerful demonstration of unity and our unwavering commitment to justice,” said Wanda Cooper-Jones, Arbery’s mother and founder of the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. “Every step taken, whether in Atlanta or virtually, fuels our ability to create meaningful change in communities and honor Ahmaud’s memory through action. We invite everyone to join us for a day of purpose, remembrance and community spirit.”
Participants can register for $45, which includes a commemorative adidas T-shirt. A $30 option is also available for those who prefer to participate without the shirt.
Race operations and logistics are being managed by runningnerds, an Atlanta-based race production company led by Tes Sobomehin Marshall.
“runningnerds has always been about building community through movement,” said Tes Sobomehin Marshall, race director and founder of runningnerds. “Run With Maud is not just a race, it’s a chance to honor Ahmaud’s legacy and the values he represented. Our work with the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation and Atlanta Track Club empowers connection, healing and lasting impact through in-person running.”
Atlanta Track Club, a proud supporter of the event, has stood alongside the Foundation since the race’s inception in 2023.
“We are proud to support the Run With Maud 5K as it returns in person, honoring Ahmaud Arbery’s legacy in a way that brings people together and reflects the values at the heart of our mission,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club. “Atlanta Track Club members will be there as we run to remember Ahmaud and provide needed resources to the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation.”
For more information or to register, visit the Run With Maud 5K registration link here.
The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation
The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation aims to create safe spaces for Black and Brown boys to run freely. Wanda Cooper-Jones founded the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation after the racially charged murder of her son, Ahmaud Arbery.
The Run With Maud movement will allow runners everywhere to help raise funds to progress the mental and physical health of Black and Brown boys worldwide. Please go to ahmaudarberyfoundation.org to join us.
About runningnerds
Founded by Tes Sobomehin Marshall, runningnerds is an Atlanta-based race production company dedicated to promoting health, fitness and community through inclusive running events. Since 2012, runningnerds has hosted well over 300 races, group runs, clinics, socials, and shakeout runs—serving an estimated 15,000 participants. In addition to leading operations for large-scale collaborations, the organization is known for merging sport and culture through intentional event experiences. Tes also leads the runningnerdnation, an inclusive collective rooted in Atlanta’s active community, focused on volunteerism and raising awareness for movement in underserved communities.
About Atlanta Track Club
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.