Romp & Stomp 5K 2026

Description

One of the most popular races in Atlanta, Romp and Stomp 5k kicks off the Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp Chili Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival. This race features a fast, flat course through historic Cabbagetown that is great for first timers or those chasing a PR. All participants receive an awesome T-shirt and a free chili tasting spoon for the Chomp and Stomp Chili and Bluegrass Festival later that day.

Interested in volunteering before, during, or after the race? Bonus: earn a free race entry, swag, and chili spoon. Sign up here!

PLEASE NOTE:

If you plan on running with strollers or dogs, or walking, please start behind the rest of the runners.

Dogs are not allowed to the Chomp and Stomp Festival per City of Atlanta Festival Ordinance.

Chomp & Stomp supports our park improvements for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for your help! Proceeds from our chili cook-off and the Romp 5k are used to create a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. 

The mission of Cabbagetown Initiative 501c3 is: To Energize Public Spaces! Since 2003, we've raised funds to build playgrounds, pavilions, and picnic areas. Festival proceeds also maintain the Cabbagetown Community Center, Esther Peachy Park, our community garden, and the famous mural walk on Wylie Street - "Forward, Warrior!!" 

We couldn't have built any of this without y'all! If you hear our neighbors cheering from the sidelines, it's because runners are some of our strongest supporters. The community appreciates your stamina and values your dedication. Keen folks are invited to learn more about our organization at cabbagetown.com, and enthusiastic Rompers are always welcome to make an additional donation to make a bigger impact in the places people gather freely for fun & fellowship.

Meeting spots, outdoor galleries, and wide-open greenspace! That's what we do, and all are welcome.

You can show the Cabbagetown Initiative some extra love by shopping our Vintage 5K Romp Collection!

Event details and schedule

Romp Start: 8:00am

Parking is a challenge, so arrive early! Park at lots on Memorial or in the Agave lot at the corner of Boulevard and Memorial Drive or paid parking at the Dairies.

From I-20 take the Boulevard/Zoo Atlanta exit. Turn north on Boulevard, cross Memorial Drive, & the Agave lot is on your right.

From I-85 take Freedom Parkway exit. Right (south) on Boulevard to Agave parking lot on your left, just before Memorial Drive.  Race start is on Carroll St. in front of Milltown Tavern.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Awards: We will have awards for Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary, Masters (50+) Male/Female/Non-Binary, and top 3 finishers for Male/Female/Non-Binary in each age group (14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)  

Cabbagetown Run Club: Preview the streets of Cabbagetown by meeting up with the Cabbagetown Run Club every Thursday evening at 7pm in front of Milltown Tavern, 180 Carroll Street.

This race has sold out the last 21 years and we expect it to sell out in 2026. Sign up early for the best price and t-shirt sizing! Starting October 20, if the race hasn’t sold out, registration is $45 (so don’t procrastinate!). From September 15 – October 20, registration is $40, but if you sign up before September 15, it’s $35 for the early bird special.*

Packet Pick-up: 

1. Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Cabbagetown Community Center
2. Race Morning at Milltown Tavern, from 7:00-7:45am.
   
   Note: For race morning pick-ups, only numbers will be handed out at the Milltown start line. Shirts and packets will be available after the race at the Cabbagetown Park finish area.

Teams: 

Want to compete in the run club championship?  The top three times from each run club in men, women, and non binary decisions will be tallied to decide who REALLY runs the ATL. (each division will be awarded separately)

Simply choose a run club from the list to represent your club. Don’t see your club? Have a representative of the club reach out to us and we will add your club.

Lace up, rally your run club, and see who can claim bragging rights as the Romp & Stomp Run Club Champion!

Sponsored by Skullhouse

*Prices do not include Active.com platform fees.

Organised by

Cabbagetown Initiative CDC

177 Estoria Street SE, Box C, Atlanta

Phone: 4049837123

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