USATF Masters 5km Championships to Headline Record-Setting PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K Weekend

ATLANTA - Oct. 23 2026 - From children experiencing their first finish line to some of the country's fastest masters athletes competing for national titles, more than 9,000 participants will take part in the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K Weekend at Atlantic Station on Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend's national competition will feature the 2026 USATF Masters 5km Championships, held as part of the PNC Atlanta 5K on Sunday. Many of the country's top runners ages 40 and older will compete for national age-group titles and more than $8,000 in prize money.

This will mark the seventh time since 2018 that Atlanta Track Club has hosted the championship at this distance, further strengthening one of the premier partnerships in masters road racing. It will also be the second consecutive year the championship has been contested as part of the PNC Atlanta 5K after moving to the October event in 2025.

"From a child running their first mile to an athlete competing for a national championship, this weekend represents what Atlanta Track Club is working to build: opportunities for people at every age and every stage to experience the power of running and walking," said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club. "We're proud to welcome the USATF Masters 5km Championships back to Atlanta and grateful to PNC Bank for helping us create a weekend that brings together national competition and meaningful community access."

The weekend begins Saturday with more than 1,000 children expected to participate in the fourth annual PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash. The free youth event, made possible through PNC Bank's continued support, includes a one-mile race for children ages 6-14 and a 50-meter dash for children ages 6 and younger.

Youth participation has increased 25 percent from 2025, reflecting the growing demand for accessible opportunities for Atlanta's children and families to experience running.

"PNC is committed to investing in opportunities that bring Atlanta families together and help build a stronger, healthier community," said Samantha Jones, PNC regional president for Georgia. "This weekend truly offers something for everyone, from children experiencing the excitement of their first race to some of the nation's most accomplished runners. We're especially thrilled that our support helps remove barriers to participation and gives more children and families the opportunity to get active, have fun and be part of this special Atlanta tradition."

On Sunday, more than 8,000 runners and walkers will compete in the sold-out PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and 5K. The 10 Miler has reached capacity for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting the event's continued growth and its unique place on the Southeast racing calendar.

The PNC Atlanta 10 Miler will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the USATF Masters 5 km Championships at 8:00 a.m. and the PNC Atlanta 5K at 8:05 a.m.

More than 800 volunteers will support participants throughout the weekend, assisting with the courses, start and finish areas, hydration stations and post-race celebrations.

For additional information about the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K weekend, visit atlantatrackclub.org.