Georgia running races In Georgia

4/5/08 Urban Dare Atlanta GA Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

4/13/08 17th Annual Stray Pet Strut Distance: 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk Location : Lake Lanier Islands State : Georgia Contact : Gwen Trimmer Phone : 7705326617 Fax : 7705380029 Website : http://humanesocietyhallcounty.com Email : gwentrimmer@humanesocietyhallcounty.com Additional Info : Public Service Announcement For Immediate Release Who: Humane Society of Hall County What: 17th Annual Stray Pet Strut/5KRun - 1 Mile Fun Walk Where: Lake Lanier Islands (new location for this event!) When: Sunday, April 13, 2008/Registration @ 12:00 noon/1 Mile Dog Walk starts @ 2:00 pm/5k Run starts @ 2:30 pm Why: 100% proceeds from this annual event benefit the Humane Society of Hall County. Applications are currently available at the Humane Society as well as at a number of local merchants. The fee is $20.00 before 4/11/08 and $25.00 for same day registration. Participants can also obtain pledges from friends, relatives, etc., to further help the animals. Prizes will be awarded in four categories for top pledge forms. This is a Run & See Georgia certified race. Runners will also receive awards three deep male/female in 15 age categories. All walk and run participants will receive a top quality custom designed T-shirt. Only those who preregister are guaranteed T-Shirts the day of race. Pets are invited to participate in walk. They must be current on vaccinations and be leashed and be in proper physical condition. ALL PETS WILL RECEIVE A BANDANA AND A PARTICIPATION RIBBON!! Volunteers needed. If you have any questions on this event or are able to help, please call Gwen at the Humane Society at 770.532.6617 or email gwentrimmer@humanesocietyhallcounty.com.

4/19/08 Gator-Go 5K Distance: 5K Location : Mercer University, Macon State : Georgia Contact : Carl Lewis Phone : 912.816.7007 Fax : Website : http://www.kappasigmaalphabeta.com/page.php?page_id=16928 Email : carl.virgil.lewis@student.mercer.edu

4/19/08 AT&T Real Yellow Pages 5K Run/Walk with Fun Run to benefit MDA Distance: 5K Location : Piedmont Road @ Sidney Marcus Blvd State : Atlanta, GA 30305 Contact : Tori Lemke Phone : 678-406-2371 Fax : Website : http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1552613&assetId=f20998da-6c57-4408-95f0-c596f369ece3 Email : vh9196@att.com Additional Info : LOCATIONS FOR IN-PERSON RACE REGISTRATION & RACE NUMBER PICK-UP BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - Atlanta Cherokee Plaza 3881 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA (404) 816-8488 1/2 mile south of the Brookhaven MARTA station BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - Marietta 1062 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA (770) 579-0444 in East Cobb in the Goldbergs Deli shopping center, 1/2 mile north of Lower Roswell Road The Real Yellow Pages 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

4/19/08 Run for the World 5K Distance: 5K Location : Rome(Downtown) State : GA Contact : Harris York Phone : 7702345775 Fax : 7062345756 Website : www.fpcstudentministries.org/runfortheworld5k Email : harrisy@fpcrome.org Additional Info : Welcome to the Inaugural Run for the World 5K and 1 mile Run/Walk. The Run for the World 5K/1 Mile races will be held right in the heart of Downtown Rome. Run among all Rome has to offer, including over the famous clock-tower hill. Come join us for a morning of fun that is sure to amuse the family and friends. Registration, starting and finish lines are located at "The Crossing"(across from Rome Transit Bus Station, and next to harvest moon). Please visit our website for more information! Race will be held rain or shine. Awards for 5k will be held at 10:00am. Run for the World 5K - $20.00 Run for the World 1 Mile - $15.00 REGISTER AT WWW.ACTIVE.COM

4/19/08 7th Annual Swamp Stomp 5K Distance: 5K Location : Phinizy Swamp Nature Park State : Georgia Contact : Dana Putnam Phone : 706-828-2109 Fax : 706-828-2129 Website : www.naturalsciencesacademy.org Email : danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org Additional Info : Cross country course runs through scenic Phinizy Swamp Nature Park woods and wetlands and has mild changes in elevation. No hard surfaces. No strollers. No pets. Water station on route. Race begins at 8:00am. Register online at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1541993

4/26/08 Hidden River 4th Annual 5K Streak (clothing optional) Distance: 5K run/ 2K walk Location : Hidden River Resort, 855 Reynolds Bridge Road, 15 miles N of Mccleany State : FL/GA Contact : Billie Hatten Phone : 912.843.2603 Fax : Website : hiddenriverresort.com Email : info@hiddenriverresort.com Additional Info : This is the fourth annual 5K clothing optional trail run at Hidden River Resort which is located only 45 minutes form Jacksonville. Clothing optional running events are growing with popularity as a unique and fun change from the typical competitive running event. The race benefits the Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team (G.R.E.A.T.) Rescue of Northeast Florida. There is food, drinks, awards and a 2 K guided nature walk after the race.

4/27/08 Run for a Reason 5K Race/Walk Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Location : Cumming City Park State : Georgia Contact : Jeremiah Walker Phone : 770-757-2559 Fax : Website : http://RunforaReason.googlepages.com Email : RunforaReason@gmail.com Additional Info : This is a 5K Road Race/Walk starting and finishing in the Cumming City Park. This year, all proceeds from the race will be donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. We need YOUR help to raise money! You can help change someone's life by coming out on April 27th and participating. Please visit our website for more details. Time: Race day registration (7:00 AM) Race (8:00 AM) Awards: (9:15 AM) Price: $20.00 (remember, it all goes to charity!) "HOW DO I REGISTER?"- visit our website and print off your entry form. Mail it to the address at the top and your done! Visit our website: http://RunforaReason.googlepages.com See you on race Day!!

5/3/08 Run4Missions.com 5K Distance: 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Mt Zion Baptist Church 7015 Rivoli Road Macon State : GA Contact : lance Merritt Phone : (478) 994-0838 Fax : Website : http://www.Run4Missions.com Email : lance@Run4Missions.com Additional Info : Run4Missions.com 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk to help send students to Patate, Ecuador this Summer. Door Prizes, Homemade Baked Goods, Free Online Photos, Trophies, & Tshirts.

5/3/08 Saratoga 5k Fun Run 5k Lawrenceville GA Robbie Hammett 404-862-8408 678-795-4224 www.saratoga5kfunrun.com rhammett@saratoga5kfunrun.com

5/4/08 Lauren's Run - A Run & Walk Benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer Distance: 5K / 2K / Tot Trot Location : Concourse Office Park - Peachtree Dunwoody Road @ Hammond Drive State : Georgia Contact : Erin Hegeman Phone : 770-986-0035 Fax : 770-986-0038 Website : http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1549461&assetId=d81d20c7-d696-4e5a-879e-982e33b2f564 Email : Erin@curechildhoodcancer.org Additional Info : Register online @ Active.com. Benefiting: CURE Childhood Cancer - Funds will be directed towards CUREs funding of life-saving pediatric cancer research at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine. Bring a picnic blanket & enjoy Piedmont Park all day!! Exercise, Entertainment, Food, T-Shirts, Awards & Prizes.

05/10/08 2008 12th Annual Mountain Ranger Run Distance: 5K/15K Location : 1 Camp Frank D. Merrill Road, Dahlonega State : GA Contact : Pacesetters PR Phone : 678-795-0115 Fax : Website : www.5thrtb.org/rangerrun.htm Email : amythurness@hotmail.com Additional Info : The 12th Annual Mountain Ranger Run Association offers the most challenging and scenic cross-country/trail course that the North Georgia Mountains can provide. This race will be held in conjunction with the 5th Ranger Training Battalion's Open House. The Open House will highlight US Army Ranger combat techniques,military mountaineering, hand-to-hand combat, and static displays.

5/17/08 Leadership Lowndes Class of 2008 Run for the Children Distance: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Children's Advocacy Center in Valdosta State : GA Contact : Emily Browning Phone : Fax : Website : Email : ebrowning@valdostacpa.com Additional Info : More information on the race or the regsitration form can be found under the South Georgia page on www.macontracks.org or on www.runningintheusa.com.

5/17/08 The Yahoola Creek Run For Kids Distance: 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Yahoola Creek Park, Dahlonega State : GA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http://dumc5krunwalk.angelfire.com Email : dumc5krunwalk@gmail.com Additional Info : For those who would love to run or run/walk there will be a 5K starting at 8 am. There will be a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starting at 8:45 am for those who want to walk,those who are not up to the challenge of running the 5K or those who want to participate with children. JOGGERS, STROLLERS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!

06/14/2008 GA 400 Road Race Distance: 4 mile Location : Lenox Square State : Georiga Contact : Kara Perkins Phone : Fax : Website : www.ga400roadrace.com Email : kperkins@asfmagazine.com Additional Info : Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine GA 400 Road Race 4-mile run and Kids 1K Fun Run Date: June 14, 2008 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Lenox Square Race course: Start & Finish line is at the beautiful Lenox Square mall area. The 4-mile run course runs throughout the Buckhead area, providing a fun, fast course for all. Registration and other information: www.ga400roadrace.com

8/16/08 Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race - 10th Annual Distance: 5K Location : 20 Level Creek Road, Suwanee State : GA Contact : Debbie DiMercurio Phone : 770-271-4492 Fax : Website : www.eteamz.com/nghscc Email : dimercus@bellsouth.net Additional Info : Come join us in supporting the North Gwinnett High School Cross Country Team as you enjoy a great run with dozens of door prizes at the end as a reward for your racing effort!

9/01/08 U.S. 10K Classic Distance: 10K Location : Atlanta State : Georgia Contact : Adam Hughes Phone : 770-432-0100 Fax : 770-432-1211 Website : www.us10k.org Email : ADAMH@US10K.org Additional Info : Race times are as follows: 7:15 a.m. 100K Pro Cycling 7:20 a.m. 10K Womens Cycling Sprint 7:25 a.m. 10K Inline Skating 7:30 a.m. 10K Wheelchair 7:45 a.m. 10K Run, Nordic Pole Walking, and Walk

9/27/08 GoGirlGoChallenge Distance: 4X5K Location : Piedmont Park State : Atlanta Contact : Heidi Lindsay Phone : 516-542-4700 Fax : Website : www.gogirlgochallenge.org Email : HLoiacono@WomensSportsFoundation.org Additional Info : All proceeds benefit The Women's Sports Foundation's GoGirlGo! Atlanta. GoGirlGo! Supports parents and girl-serving organizations who want to join the Foundation in the GoGirlGo! Initiative to get one million inactive girls to participate in regular physical activity and keep another one million currently active girls ages 8-18 from dropping out of physical activity. If we do nothing to increase physical activity levels, one in three youth born in the year 2000 will become a Type II diabetic. Girls are a greater risk than boys because they don't get the same support to play sports ' either encouragement or funding. The Women's Sports Foundation leads the movement for equal play in sports. We were founded by Billie Jean King and are recognized worldwide for our vision, expertise, and influence. ' We get girls active, particularly in underserved communities. ' We build physically and emotionally healthy lives. ' We fight discrimination and make sure Title IX is upheld. ' We give a voice to women athletes.

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