The Brookhaven Bolt

05/18/2026

What a day! 🎉 THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2026 Brookhaven Bolt, presented by , such an incredible success — our amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers, supportive neighbors, and every single participant who showed up ready to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate community. 💙
Because of your support, the Brookhaven Bolt continues to make a meaningful impact at Ashford Park Elementary School, helping support our students and invest in the next generation. From the starting line to the post-race celebration, this event is a true reflection of what makes our community so special.
We’re so grateful for everyone who helped bring this year’s race to life, and we already can’t wait to do it all again next year. See you in 2027! 🏃‍♀️⚡🏃‍♂️

05/14/2026

It's almost time to BOLT through Ashford Park! ⚡️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Before you head to the starting line this Saturday at 8am, make sure you check out these 4 important things to know for race day — including our NEW start line, finish line & post-race celebration locations, parking info, packet pick-up details, and more! For ALL race day info, check your email inbox.
We can’t wait to celebrate with the community and support Ashford Park Elementary School together. 💙
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to register!

05/13/2026

Last year’s Brookhaven Bolt 5K champion — and Ashford Park dad — Nick Phillips sat down with the Ashford Park Elementary School Eagle News team to talk all things Bolt: from pacing strategy and favorite race moments to the excitement around this year’s new start and finish lines. 👟
Whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with neighbors, or cheering on the sidelines, the Brookhaven Bolt is all about community, connection, and supporting the students of Ashford Park Elementary. We can’t wait to see everyone at the (NEW) starting line! 💙💛

05/11/2026

📍 NEW finish line vibes are coming to the Bolt! ⚡️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’re switching up the location for our post-race festivities this year — bringing all the energy, celebration, and community fun together in one exciting new space!

After you cross the finish line, stick around for:
🎶Live entertainment from
🛍️ Vendor Village with over 30 sponsors
🎈 Kids Zone fun - think face painters and balloon artists
🍳 Restaurants opening early for post-race food, drinks & more

A fresh new location with everything you love about a Bolt morning. 💚💙⚡️

Grab your crew, plan to hang out after the race, and get ready for our biggest post-race celebration yet!

05/06/2026

Behind every great race is a team making sure it runs smoothly and safely. 🚓🚒 Shoutout to our local police officers and firefighters for keeping the course clear, the runners on track, and the whole event running smooth from start to finish. Because of you, everyone can focus on the miles and cross that finish line safely🙌 Thank you DeKalb Company 2 and Brookhaven, GA Police Department!

05/03/2026

Lace up, Brookhaven!🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️

Thanks to our amazing partners at Brookhaven Wealth Management, we’re cheering everyone on to “Live your Life with Confidence” - one stride at a time.

This race is more than just a 5K… it’s a feel-good, do-good kind of day supporting Ashford Park Elementary!

Run fast, jog happy, walk proud—every step makes a difference. Let’s bolt! ⚡

05/02/2026

Strong bodies, strong community 💪✨

Huge thanks to for powering the Brookhaven Bolt 5K! From pulses to pavement, it’s all about strength, endurance, and showing up for something bigger than ourselves. Because when a community moves together, amazing things happen ❤️💚

Here’s to lifting each other up and finishing strong—together! 5/16 - be there!

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Henri’s has been fueling this community since 1929🍪🥪- and now they’re helping power the Brookhaven Bolt 5K again as we race toward 20 years strong!🏃🏃‍♀️⚡️ From sweet treats to strong traditions, we are grateful for loyal sponsors like Henri’s who keep our community running.💚 Sweet traditions 🤝 speedy strides. Thank you !

04/29/2026

We’ll see you there! If you dine with Confab Kitchen & Bar or Honeysuckle Gelato on 4/29, there might be a surprise in store for you!

Save the Date! Meet us on the Brookhaven Green Space next week for Spirit Night at Confab Kitchen & Bar and Honeysuckle Gelato.