The U.S. 10K Classic is Atlanta’s premier multi-event road race, bringing runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together for a single cause – raising awareness and funds for children’s charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World Children’s Center.
This 6.2 mile road racing and 100K Pro Cycling event is held on Labor Day each year in Atlanta, on U.S. Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway), a major four lane highway, offering a straight but challenging course. Race Participants include elite athletes from around the world, national and regional 10K running champions, international and regional cyclists, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes, corporate team runners, race walkers, walkers and people who just love to participate!
The U.S. 10K Classic was developed as a trust fund and legacy for children that it might continue to grow and expand, becoming an ever-increasing source of revenue for the charities that work to make life better for all children.
We appreciate our many sponsors. Special thanks to Rock The Boat Audio for providing waterproof outdoor speakers and equipment for the race.
The U.S. 10K Classic appreciates all of your support and participation over the past 17 years. During this time, you helped us raise more than $5 million for organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children. We’re happy to have provided funds to:
American Red Cross, Hurricane Katrina Relief
Atlanta Care Center
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Burt’s Big Adventure
Boy Scouts of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Casa Para Ninos Aleluya Orphanage
Cobb Canine Unit
Cobb Children’s Center
Cobb County Sheriff’s Department
Effective Ministries
Feed My Lambs
Feed the Hungry Foundation
Genesis Shelter
Georgia Association of Homes & Services for Children
Girl Scouts of America
Haralson County Fraternal Order of Police
Hosea Feed the Hungry Foundation
Junior Achievement
Make-A-Wish 5K
March of Dimes
MUST Ministries
My House, for Abandoned Babies
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
Rainbow House
Rally Foundation
SafePath
Salvation Army
Shop With a Cop Program
Shop With a Firefighter Program
Shop With a Hero Program
Special Olympics Georgia
The Elaine Clark Center for Exceptional Children
Wheelchair Donation
World Children’s Center