“Run Like a Girl” at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

May 09, 2025

Free Entry and Start when You Support Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, an official Peachtree with a Purpose Charity Program Partner

Atlanta, Georgia (May 9th, 2025) - Nine hopeful Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race participants can ensure a racing spot by joining Peachtree with a Purpose charity program partner, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

Runners must commit to a minimum fundraising amount, and in exchange, they will receive an official entry and start in Wave C of the road race. The organizers of the charity program will provide fundraising tools that directly process donations. You provide the energy and network of donors, and they take care of the rest.

Run for Girl Scouts Race Application

For years, the phrase “Run like a girl” was dismissive. Today, with inspiration from Olympic athletes and Girl Scouts like Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Lolo Jones, Gail Severs and Tatyana McFadden, “running like a girl” means strong and capable, a champion. These women inspire all runners and we ask you to “run like a Girl Scout” with us on July 4th.

In addition to busting stereotypes, Girl Scouts helps girls realize their dreams. Locally, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta serves 24,000 girls through a nationally recognized program focusing on outdoor skills, career development, civic engagement, and friendship-building. All girls are welcome in Girl Scouts and are never turned away due to their family’s financial constraints. As a Girl Scout Peachtree with a Purpose runner, you will help ensure that a girl in need can continue in the 100+ year tradition of Girl Scouts.

For runners looking to qualify for the 2026 Peachtree, consider our Run for Cookies 5K Peachtree Qualifier, held November 15th at Riverside Park in Roswell, Georgia. Learn more and register here. In addition to a race t-shirt, participants receive a box of iconic Girl Scout Cookies two months before they are available for sale.

“The AJC Peachtree Road Race has always been about bringing people together and making a difference,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director of the Peachtree. “Through the Peachtree with a Purpose Official Charity Partner Program, we’re proud to support organizations that are changing lives across Atlanta. This program allows runners to not only experience the excitement of race day but to make a lasting impact in their communities.”

The 2025 partners are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Girls on the Run Georgia, HealthMPowers, Park Pride, Shepherd Center, The National Pancreas Foundation, Trees Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

This program is organized by the Atlanta Track Club, 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.