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Georgia Aquarium 5K to be held March 12

Either in person or online, the Georgia Aquarium 5K Walk/Run will be held March 12 in person or March 12 to April 17 online. (Courtesy of Georgia Aquarium)

Credit: Georgia Aquarium

Credit: Georgia Aquarium

Either in person or online, the Georgia Aquarium 5K Walk/Run will be held March 12 in person or March 12 to April 17 online. (Courtesy of Georgia Aquarium)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
March 5, 2022

The Georgia Aquarium 5K Walk/Run will take place at 8 a.m. March 12 at the Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta.

This race is a 3.1-mile AJC Peachtree Qualifier course through downtown streets and neighboring Georgia Tech.

Parking is $5 at the aquarium for participants entering before 8 a.m. on March 12.

Online participation is also an option.

The virtual race will take place from 8 a.m. March 12 to 11:59 p.m. April 17.

Runners or walkers choosing the online race can participate anywhere they would like at their own pace.

Submit your online results near the bottom of the page, beginning March 12, at bit.ly/3ti8ZA6.

Registration for this event includes a collectible 5K-themed medal and t-shirt, a runner’s bib and Georgia Aquarium swag.

The registration fee is $40.

Proceeds go toward the aquarium’s research and conservation programs, directly benefiting aquatic species.

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