BICYCLING AND CYCLING (BIKE AND CYCLE ONLY)
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
WHEELCHAIR AND ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS (ROLL)
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
ROLLER SKATING AND ROLLERBLADING
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K - RUNNERS ONLY
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K - WALKERS ONLY
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
WORLD'S LARGEST THRILLER DANCE ATTEMPT
Join BOUNCE ROCK & HAPPY THRILLERWEEN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at B.T. Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College, as Atlanta attempts to break the **Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Thriller Dance**, currently held by Mexico City with 13,597 participants.
**DANCE PRACTICE: 11:00 AM**
**WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: 12:00 NOON**
**DANCE INTO HISTORY WITH ATLANTA!**
**DANCE PRACTICE: 11:00 AM**
**WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: 12:00 NOON**
**DANCE INTO HISTORY WITH ATLANTA!**
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUAL
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL
RUN THE 5K. SKATE THE 5K. BIKE THE 5K. ROLL THE 5K. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!**
Can't make it to Atlanta? No problem! Join the excitement of BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL, a dynamic fitness, health, and community experience connecting participants from across the United States and around the world.
As part of BOUNCE ROCK & HAPPY THRILLERWEEN 2026, taking place Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, our Virtual 5K invites individuals, families, students, alumni, fitness enthusiasts, and community organizations to participate wherever they are.
### CHOOSE YOUR 5K EXPERIENCE
Complete 3.1 miles (5 kilometers)** at your own pace through your preferred activity:
RUN: Complete your 5K on a treadmill, track, trail, or safe running route.
WALK: Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk in your neighborhood, park, or favorite walking destination.
SKATE: Roller skate or rollerblade your 5K along a safe, permitted route.
BIKE: Cycle 3.1 miles on a designated bike path, approved roadway, or stationary bicycle.
ROLL: Participate using a wheelchair or appropriate adaptive mobility equipment.
### HOW VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION WORKS
1. REGISTER ONLINE: Select BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL.
2. CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITY: Run, walk, skate, bike, or roll.
3. COMPLETE YOUR 5K: Cover 3.1 miles at your preferred location during the designated virtual participation period.
4. CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Share your experience, photos, and achievements using **#BOUNCEROCK** and **#HAPPYTHRILLERWEEN**.
Virtual participants may record their time and distance using a fitness watch, mobile fitness application, or other tracking device. Instructions for submitting results will be provided through the event registration platform.
MORE THAN A 5K — A MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY
BOUNCE ROCK brings together physical fitness, music, entertainment, community engagement, and healthcare awareness. Through our partnership with the **Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation**, founded by **Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green**, participants also have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation in support of innovative cancer research.
ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!
While Atlanta gathers for the World's Largest Thriller Dance Guinness World Record Attempt, virtual participants can celebrate the spirit of HAPPY THRILLERWEEN from wherever they live. Virtual 5K participation does not constitute participation in the official in-person Guinness World Record attempt.
ONE EVENT. MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. UNLIMITED COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
**BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL**
RUN THE 5K. ROLL WITH ATLANTA. DANCE INTO HISTORY!
Website: happyTHRILLERween.com
ATLANTA EVENT TIMES
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
RUN THE 5K. SKATE THE 5K. BIKE THE 5K. ROLL THE 5K. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!**
Can't make it to Atlanta? No problem! Join the excitement of BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL, a dynamic fitness, health, and community experience connecting participants from across the United States and around the world.
As part of BOUNCE ROCK & HAPPY THRILLERWEEN 2026, taking place Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, our Virtual 5K invites individuals, families, students, alumni, fitness enthusiasts, and community organizations to participate wherever they are.
### CHOOSE YOUR 5K EXPERIENCE
Complete 3.1 miles (5 kilometers)** at your own pace through your preferred activity:
RUN: Complete your 5K on a treadmill, track, trail, or safe running route.
WALK: Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk in your neighborhood, park, or favorite walking destination.
SKATE: Roller skate or rollerblade your 5K along a safe, permitted route.
BIKE: Cycle 3.1 miles on a designated bike path, approved roadway, or stationary bicycle.
ROLL: Participate using a wheelchair or appropriate adaptive mobility equipment.
### HOW VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION WORKS
1. REGISTER ONLINE: Select BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL.
2. CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITY: Run, walk, skate, bike, or roll.
3. COMPLETE YOUR 5K: Cover 3.1 miles at your preferred location during the designated virtual participation period.
4. CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Share your experience, photos, and achievements using **#BOUNCEROCK** and **#HAPPYTHRILLERWEEN**.
Virtual participants may record their time and distance using a fitness watch, mobile fitness application, or other tracking device. Instructions for submitting results will be provided through the event registration platform.
MORE THAN A 5K — A MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY
BOUNCE ROCK brings together physical fitness, music, entertainment, community engagement, and healthcare awareness. Through our partnership with the **Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation**, founded by **Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green**, participants also have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation in support of innovative cancer research.
ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!
While Atlanta gathers for the World's Largest Thriller Dance Guinness World Record Attempt, virtual participants can celebrate the spirit of HAPPY THRILLERWEEN from wherever they live. Virtual 5K participation does not constitute participation in the official in-person Guinness World Record attempt.
ONE EVENT. MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. UNLIMITED COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
**BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK — VIRTUAL**
RUN THE 5K. ROLL WITH ATLANTA. DANCE INTO HISTORY!
Website: happyTHRILLERween.com
ATLANTA EVENT TIMES
BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK STARTING SCHEDULE
Start time Participant category Starting procedure
9:00 AM Bicyclists First wave — separate, controlled cycling start
9:10 AM Wheelchair athletes Dedicated accessible start, with racing and recreational chair needs assessed separately
9:15 AM Skaters / Rollerbladers Controlled skating wave
9:25 AM 5K Runners Timed competitive and recreational runners
9:30 AM 5K Walkers Walkers, families, and casual participants
9:40 AM Final walking group Optional release for larger groups and teams
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
WORLD'S LARGEST THRILLER DANCE - VIRTUAL
BOUNCE ROCK — WORLD'S LARGEST THRILLER DANCE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!
Get ready to dance, celebrate, and become part of an extraordinary global experience!
2026 BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK & HAPPY THRILLERWEEN invites Michael Jackson fans, dance enthusiasts, college students, families, schools, fraternities, sororities, dance studios, and communities worldwide to participate in the WORLD'S LARGEST THRILLER DANCE — VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE!
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time, thousands of participants will gather at B.T. Harvey Stadium on the historic campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, for an official Guinness World Records attempt to break the record for the World's Largest Thriller Dance.
The existing published record of 13,597 participants, established in Mexico City, Mexico, on August 29, 2009, is the mark Atlanta will attempt to surpass.
Although the official world record attempt will take place in Atlanta, YOU CAN JOIN THE CELEBRATION FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
### HOW THE VIRTUAL THRILLER DANCE WORKS
1. REGISTER ONLINE: Sign up for the BOUNCE ROCK World's Largest Thriller Dance Virtual Experience through RunSignup.
2. LEARN THE DANCE: Follow the official BOUNCE ROCK instructional materials to learn and practice the choreography.
3. DRESS FOR THE OCCASION: Wear your favorite Halloween costume, Thriller-inspired attire, or official BOUNCE ROCK merchandise.
4. DANCE WITH ATLANTA: Join the celebration from your home, college campus, school, dance studio, community center, or another suitable location. Participants are encouraged to dance at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time on October 31, 2026, in celebration of Atlanta's official attempt.
5. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Capture photos or videos of your performance and celebrate on social media using #BOUNCEROCK, #HAPPYTHRILLERWEEN, and #DANCEINTOHISTORY.
### ONE CITY. ONE LEGEND. ONE GLOBAL CELEBRATION.
BOUNCE ROCK is more than a dance. It is an international celebration of music, movement, cultural heritage, health, and community unity, inspired by Michael Jackson's legendary *Thriller*.
Through our partnership with the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, founded by renowned physicist and cancer researcher Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, participants may also make a voluntary contribution to support innovative cancer research.
###IMPORTANT GUINNESS WORLD RECORD PARTICIPATION NOTICE
The official Guinness World Records attempt will take place in person at B.T. Harvey Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Virtual Thriller Dance is a companion celebration that allows supporters worldwide to participate remotely.
Virtual participation does not count toward the official Guinness World Record attempt unless expressly authorized in writing by Guinness World Records under the applicable record guidelines.
Virtual registration does not guarantee Guinness World Records recognition, certification, or inclusion in the official participant count.
### MAKE HALLOWEEN 2026 UNFORGETTABLE!
Whether you're dancing in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, or anywhere else around the globe, join us in celebrating the music, creativity, and enduring cultural influence of Michael Jackson.
**ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!**
RUN THE 5K. ROLL WITH ATLANTA. DANCE INTO HISTORY!
EVENT DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2026
GLOBAL CELEBRATION: 12:00 Noon Eastern Time
HOST VENUE: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia
WEBSITE: happyTHRILLERween.com
ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!
Get ready to dance, celebrate, and become part of an extraordinary global experience!
2026 BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL 5K RUN/WALK & HAPPY THRILLERWEEN invites Michael Jackson fans, dance enthusiasts, college students, families, schools, fraternities, sororities, dance studios, and communities worldwide to participate in the WORLD'S LARGEST THRILLER DANCE — VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE!
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time, thousands of participants will gather at B.T. Harvey Stadium on the historic campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, for an official Guinness World Records attempt to break the record for the World's Largest Thriller Dance.
The existing published record of 13,597 participants, established in Mexico City, Mexico, on August 29, 2009, is the mark Atlanta will attempt to surpass.
Although the official world record attempt will take place in Atlanta, YOU CAN JOIN THE CELEBRATION FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
### HOW THE VIRTUAL THRILLER DANCE WORKS
1. REGISTER ONLINE: Sign up for the BOUNCE ROCK World's Largest Thriller Dance Virtual Experience through RunSignup.
2. LEARN THE DANCE: Follow the official BOUNCE ROCK instructional materials to learn and practice the choreography.
3. DRESS FOR THE OCCASION: Wear your favorite Halloween costume, Thriller-inspired attire, or official BOUNCE ROCK merchandise.
4. DANCE WITH ATLANTA: Join the celebration from your home, college campus, school, dance studio, community center, or another suitable location. Participants are encouraged to dance at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time on October 31, 2026, in celebration of Atlanta's official attempt.
5. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Capture photos or videos of your performance and celebrate on social media using #BOUNCEROCK, #HAPPYTHRILLERWEEN, and #DANCEINTOHISTORY.
### ONE CITY. ONE LEGEND. ONE GLOBAL CELEBRATION.
BOUNCE ROCK is more than a dance. It is an international celebration of music, movement, cultural heritage, health, and community unity, inspired by Michael Jackson's legendary *Thriller*.
Through our partnership with the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, founded by renowned physicist and cancer researcher Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, participants may also make a voluntary contribution to support innovative cancer research.
###IMPORTANT GUINNESS WORLD RECORD PARTICIPATION NOTICE
The official Guinness World Records attempt will take place in person at B.T. Harvey Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Virtual Thriller Dance is a companion celebration that allows supporters worldwide to participate remotely.
Virtual participation does not count toward the official Guinness World Record attempt unless expressly authorized in writing by Guinness World Records under the applicable record guidelines.
Virtual registration does not guarantee Guinness World Records recognition, certification, or inclusion in the official participant count.
### MAKE HALLOWEEN 2026 UNFORGETTABLE!
Whether you're dancing in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, or anywhere else around the globe, join us in celebrating the music, creativity, and enduring cultural influence of Michael Jackson.
**ATLANTA MAKES HISTORY. THE WORLD JOINS THE CELEBRATION!**
RUN THE 5K. ROLL WITH ATLANTA. DANCE INTO HISTORY!
EVENT DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2026
GLOBAL CELEBRATION: 12:00 Noon Eastern Time
HOST VENUE: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia
WEBSITE: happyTHRILLERween.com
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
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