Pi Mile 5K Road Race - Georgia Tech Alumni

Don’t Miss the 2026 Pi Mile T-Shirt and Dog Bandana

Register for the 2026 Pi Mile 5K Road Race to receive the new and exclusive T-shirt and dog bandana. Wear the shirt as a badge of honor and take pictures of your furry friend in the bandana as a fun souvenir.

Run Tech’s Oldest Race

logo of the peachtree road race Whether you’re an avid runner, participating just for fun, or cheering from the sidelines, join the Dean Griffin Pi Mile 5K Road Race taking place on March 28, 2026. Qualify for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, cheer on family members and friends from the sidelines, or run virtually. Connect and compete with nearly 1,000 members of the Georgia Tech community at this 53-year-old annual tradition.

Run and Compete On Campus

Grab your crew or furry companion and enjoy a scenic race around campus at the 2026 Pi Mile 5K Road Race. Use your time to boost your wave placement for the AJC Peachtree Road Race and connect with fellow Yellow Jackets and friends. You might just run into President Cabrera, Tech athletes, former professors, classmates, or friends.

Run Virtually

Join the Pi Mile 5K Road Race from wherever you are. Connect with Yellow Jackets in your area, run with your four-legged friend, or walk. Join virtual runners across the globe. Bring this tradition to life and represent the Yellow Jacket spirit in your city.

Cheer On Your Family Members and Friends

You don’t have to run or walk to be a part of the 2026 Pi Mile 5K Road Race. Show up, make a sign, and cheer on your family members and friends. Support your crew and the tradition with the exclusive 2026 Pi Mile 5K Road Race t-shirt included for all cheer squad members.

2026 Race Route: Down Techwood and Past the CRC

Begin at Exhibition Hall, run past the CRC and make your way into the heart of campus. Race past iconic campus spots like Freshman Hill, Bobby Dodd, Harris Hall, and Woodruff. Compete for your best time yet or walk along the route and enjoy a nostalgic stroll through campus.

By the Numbers: The 2025 Pi Mile 5K Road Race

34:06

Average Finish Time
10:58/mile

Average Pace
35 years old

Average Participant Age

picture of the Sharidan family with the Wreck

Tech Fun for the Whole Family

For the Sheridan family, the Pi Mile 5K Road Race is a fun reason to return to campus. Last year, the two youngest children, age 8 and age 6, placed first in their divisions.

History of the Dean George C. Griffin Pi Mile 5K Road Race

A tradition since 1973, the Pi Mile was originally named the Dean George C. Griffin Pi Mile to honor the longtime Georgia Tech track and cross-country coach. The first race in 1973 was 3 miles long and founded by alumnus L. McTier "Mac" Anderson, CL ’67. This was expanded to 3.14 miles after 1975 and is now a 5K race. Part of the race is run along the Tyler Brown Pi Mile Trail, a running course dedicated to former Student Government Association President Tyler Brown who ran daily for ROTC and was killed in action in Iraq on September 14, 2004.

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