Marcus JCC of Atlanta Announces 26th Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run/Walk, and Post-Race Family Fun Activities

The race is on! The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta invites the community to run or walk in its family-friendly 26th Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run/Walk (HJDR) 5K road race on Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 am. The race begins and ends at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s (MJCCA) Zaban Park Campus (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338). More info: visit atlantajcc.org/HJDR or call 678.812.3981.

“We are thrilled to invite the runners and walkers of all experience levels to join us on May 5 for our 26th Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run,” said MJCCA CEO Jared Powers. “Feel free to bring friends, neighbors, and co-workers to enjoy this fun 5K road race/walk through beautiful Dunwoody neighborhoods. Then, stay for family-friendly post-race activities. It’s a great day for all ages.

The Harris Jacobs Dream Run was created 26 years ago to serve our community with a fun, active, and family-friendly event that honors the memory of a past president of the MJCCA and influential member of the Atlanta Jewish community, Harris Jacobs. Proceeds support the MJCCA’s Blonder Family Department for Special Needs, a unique and welcoming home where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can socialize, learn, grow, and deepen their connections to one another and the community.

The popular community event features:

• 8:00 am – 5K Road Race/Walk (follows a certified, family-friendly course through Dunwoody neighborhoods.)
• Come for the run, stay for the fun! Post-race family fun activities include:
• Awards Ceremony;
• Atlanta Hawks Flight Crew;
• Rock Climbing Wall;
• Sports fun with Maccabi;
• Children's Games and Crafts;
• Ambulance and Police Car Tours;
• Complimentary Massages;
• Giveaways from our Generous Sponsors;
• And more!

The HJDR course is a 2020 Peachtree Road Race qualifier (allowing runners to use their time to qualify for a start wave in the 2020 Road Race) and all participants will be chip-timed. Participants will receive a t-shirt. 

Race/Walk Fees & General Info

• Adults: $25 through April 26; $30 after April 26; $35 on Race Day
• Children under 12: $15
• Phantom Runner: $30
• TEAM CHALLENGE: Teams of 5+ people will receive $5 off each individual registration.
• Parking Info: There will not be any HJDR parking at the MJCCA. The MJCCA’s main lot closes at 7:00 am on May 5 and all parking will be at the Georgia State University Student lot on Womack, adjacent to Berman Commons. Shuttle service runs from 6:15 am until 10:00 am.
• Packet Pickup:
  • Thursday, May 2 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at Dick's Sporting Goods (Dunwoody location);
  • Friday, May 3 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm at the MJCCA's Zaban Park Campus.

More information

Visit atlantajcc.org/HJDR or call 678.812.3981.

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