Atlanta News First: Midtown 5K raising money to fight homelessness returns to Piedmont Park
By Patrick Quinn
Published: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM EDT
In one month, hundreds will gather at Piedmont Park for the 12th annual “Midtown Race for MAC” to help fight homelessness and hunger across the metro.
The 5K run/walk is on the morning of May 9 at Piedmont Park.
Proceeds of the race go to the Midtown Assistance Center, which is celebrating its 40th year helping those in need in greater Atlanta.
“Inflation is affecting everyone, but particularly families that are low-wage workers. Their employment (salary) is not increasing. Their SNAP benefits are not increasing. And so everything costs more, which makes it harder for them to stretch their dollars and cover all of their expenses. Community support this year has been so important to bridge the gap in funding that was no longer available,” said Jenny Jobson, MAC executive director.