About the event

DIFFERENT SEASON. SAME REASON.

Join in the fun of the 12th annual Kettle Krush 5Krun/walk, 1K Fun Run (ages 6+) and Tot Trot! Your participation will help The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary (SAWA) "krush" poverty, homelessness and human trafficking while supporting veterans and youth enrichment in metro Atlanta.

RACE DETAILS

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Start/Finish Location

Mt. Bethel Church
4385 Lower Roswell Rd.
Marietta, GA 30068

5K/1K Races

Start Time: 8 a.m.

Tot Trot

Start Time: 8:45 a.m.

(Running strollers are welcome though we do ask you to start toward the back of the race. No dogs, please.)

- AJC Peachtree Road Race official qualifying event for 2027 race. -

REGISTRATION is now open!

Race Fees

$40.00 5K / $25 1K and Tot Trot – Online registration (Now through May 6)

$45.00 5K / $30 1K and Tot Trot - Fee increase for online registration (After May 6)

$50.00 5K / $30 1K and Tot Trot – Onsite/Race Day Registration (7:00 to 7:45 a.m.)

$40.00 – Phantom Runners/SAWA Fan Club

All race fees are non-refundable.

Additional Ways to Register

By MAIL: If registering by mail, download and print form here and mail completed form with check to Kettle Krush 5K, c/o PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA, 30366. Make check payable to SAWA and write Kettle Krush on the bottom “for” line of your check. Check must be received by May 6 in the amount of $40 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot. If received between May 7 - 15, price increases to $45 for the 5K and $30 for both the 1K and Tot Trot.

IN PERSON: Walk-in registration also is available at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30068. Cash, check, or credit card through May 15.

PHANTOM RUNNER/SAWA FAN CLUB: Don’t want to sweat or run/walk, but still want to support the cause? Join the event as a phantom runner; complete registration and then pick up your shirt at packet pick-up. Financial donations are always welcome, too. You can donate online here or if you prefer to mail a check, please make your check payable to SAWA and write Kettle Krush on bottom “for” line and mail to address above. Mail to Kettle Krush 5K, c/o PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA, 30366.

AWARDS

Awards will be given for first overall male and female runners and Masters male and female runners. Kettle medals on ribbons will be given to the top three runners in 16 age categories from 10 & under to 80 & over. Finishers of the 5K and 1K will receive medals and Tot Trot runners will receive ribbons.

TEAM COMPETITION/PRIZES

Special prizes to top teams with most participants (minimum of 10 participants to be eligible) in 5 categories – business, church, individual, running club, and school. Phantom runners can participate on teams, too!

PACKET PICKUP

May 14 (4-7 p.m.) and May 15 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Big Peach Running Company, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite C, Marietta, 30068 or race day at Mt. Bethel Church from 7-7:45 a.m.

RACE COURSE

Runners/walkers will enjoy the mostly flat course that starts/finishes at Mt. Bethel Church.

PARKING

Free parking is available onsite at Mt. Bethel Church, located at 4385 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta (in East Cobb County).

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES

Stay after the race to celebrate your finish with fellow runners/walkers and enjoy the awards ceremony at 9 a.m. Post-race goodies and music by DJ will be provided.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This race wouldn’t be possible without the support of our awesome sponsors! Please click red button below to sign up today. Sponsorships for in-kind donations and post-race vendors are available, too.

Sponsorship Form