I Am a Father 5K
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The perfect way to celebrate dads AND the gift of life! #lovedadletter #organdonationsaveslives In only its 2nd year the event hosted over 800 participants.
The event focuses on health and wellness, youth development and mentoring, and family engagement. Now in its 3rd year, the event has expanded to Birmingham, Alabama, hometown of Founder/CEO David Manuel. Celebrating strong families, the I Am a Father 5K event is the place to be. TOGETHER we are Strengthening Families One Mile at a Time! Spotlighting books and projects by, or in collaboration with,
05/25/2026
Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones. Throwing a football in the yard. Lighting the grill. Hugging your kids a little tighter. Being present with the people you love.
To those whose sacrifice helped make those moments possible - thank you.
05/18/2026
WHOA! This Leaderboard is TOO hot! Check out who just took the top spot this week? Team Phillips - led by Marcus Phillips of Cedartown Foods. We are so impressed!!
Team DeBerry - led by Debra DeBerry, DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - still in the top 3 with 24 team members. 🎉 🎉
ManuelDrive - led by I Am A Father 5K Founder David Manuel - holding on to the 3rd spot this week (19 members), but his son, Branden Manuel, is giving him a run for his money in spot #4 with 14 team members! WOW! 🔥 🔥
Team Erica - still hanging on to the #5 spot with 8 members.
Let's go teams!! We're cheering for you! Georgia Transplant Foundation, Mariah J Bellamy, Derrick Boazman, Atlanta Black Chambers, EmpowerHer - we see you comin' for these Top 5 spots! Let's go!! Add more members to your team today at iamafather5k.org
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ABOUT I AM A FATHER 5K: We're Celebrating Dads AND the Gift of LIFE Saturday, 13th of June, 8am at Mason Mill Park (inside the perimeter!!). Come join us!
05/14/2026
🔥The leaderboard is heating up! Shoutout to the current Top 10 teams for the 2026 I’m A Father 5K as we count down to race day on June 13 at Mason Mill Park!
1. Team Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court 2026 – 20 members
2. ManuelDrive by David Manuel – 17 members
3. Georgia Transplant Foundation – 7 members (tie)
Brando Finishline Crew by Branden M Manuel – 7 members (tie)
4. Team Erica - Legacy in Motion – 5 members (tie)
BIA Charter School – 5 members (tie)
Phillips – 5 members (tie)
5. Team Conley – 4 members (tie)
Jae & Company – 4 members (tie)
6. Open Word Christian Ministries – 3 members (tie)
Atlanta Black Chambers – 3 members (tie)
Dore It for the Dads – 3 members (tie)
Moe's Team Flight – 3 members (tie)
Tanya & The Transcendors – 3 members (tie)
There’s still time to rally your crew, build your team and move up the leaderboard before race day.
Join us as we celebrate dads AND the Gift of LIFE.
Mason Mill Park | 13 June 2026 | iamafather5k.org
THE GIFT OF LIFE: Every organ donor has the power to change – and even save – lives. 🫀 At I’m A Father 5K, we’re not just celebrating fatherhood – we’re celebrating second chances, stronger families and the incredible gift of LIFE. Join us on June 13 at Mason Mill Park as we run, walk and come together in support of fathers, families and the life-changing impact of organ donation and health awareness.
👟 Register today: iamafather5k.org
Celebrating Dads AND the Gift of LIFE.
🎥 VIDEO CREDIT: Geisinger
05/10/2026
Respect to all the moms today and every day. We see you. We love you. We appreciate you.
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One life lost. Eight lives saved.
An is one of the most powerful reminders of what organ donation means - grief, generosity and the all held in one moment. As hospital staff line the hallway in silence and respect, they honor a life that will continue through others. It is heartbreaking. It is beautiful. And it is a legacy that saves lives.
This is why awareness matters. This is why registration matters. This is why these stories stay with us.
Register today for the I Am A Father 5K where we Celebrate Dads AND the Gift of LIFE. Coming Sat. June 13th. Be there. iamafather5k.org
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🎥 Credit / Sources: Inspiration: Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Instagram Reel, “An Honor Walk to pay tribute to a beautiful life." Honor Walk definition and process: LifeSource and Lifebanc
Organ donation impact, one donor can save 8 lives and enhance or heal more than 75: organdonor.gov and Donate Life America
05/06/2026
Calling all GREAT ATL dads - this one’s for you! We know fatherhood isn’t just a role - it’s a legacy. It’s early mornings, long days, quiet sacrifices and showing up when it matters most. On Sat. June 13th, we’re celebrating that commitment at the I Am Father 5K Run/Walk - a day dedicated to celebrating dads AND the gift of LIFE through - right here in Atlanta.
Whether you’re a dad, father figure or supporting a dad - this is your moment to show up.
Bring your kids. Bring your crew. Walk it, run it - be in the number: iamafather5k.org
04/27/2026
It takes a village - and for the I Am Father 5K, it starts with leadership. We are incredibly grateful for our Board of Directors whose time, guidance and heart for this mission make this event possible year after year. Their commitment to strengthening families and supporting fathers in our community is what drives this work forward.
Because of you, this is more than a race - it’s impact. Please join us in thanking our amazing board members for their service:
David Manuel, Founder
Princella White, Board Chair
Afreen Khundmiri
Andrea TheoJohn
Branden Manuel
Jade Ingram
Jatika Hudson
John Williams
Dr. A’lon Holliday
Karren Manuel
Marcus Phillips
Maurice Calhoun
Samara Daise
Bob Mackey
Jamahl King
Mariah Bellamy
Ric Ross
Rico Miller
Tanya Pullie
We appreciate each of you for the leadership, vision and dedication you bring to the I Am A Father 5K.
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The I Am A Father 5K celebrates dads AND the gift of LIFE. Join us Sat. 13 Jun, 8am at Mason Mill Park: iamafather5k.org.
Not everyone running is chasing a finish line…
Some are healing.
Some are fighting.
Some are showing up for the people they love.
Fathers. Mothers. Daughters. Sons. Families.
This Father’s Day, we don’t just run…
We run together.
For awareness.
For strength.
For legacy.
Be part of something bigger than a race.
Register today. Link is our Bio. Show up. Make it count.
https://iamafather5k.org
06/15/2025
Today, we honor the fathers who lead with love, show up with strength and build something that lasts.
Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, or cheered, your presence at the I Am A Father 5K was part of something greater — a movement grounded in legacy, health and purpose.
💛 To every father and father figure — thank you for being the reason, the example and the inspiration.
Happy Father’s Day from the I Am A Father 5K family.
06/12/2025
The moments, the smiles, the movement.
Our first round of photos from the 11th Annual I Am A Father 5K are here! Relive the energy, tag your crew, and share the love 💙
Huge thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, the Arby's Foundation, for helping bring this powerful day to life.
👟 Check out the album and stay tuned – more photos coming soon!
📷 Thanks Bob Mackey Photography!
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