Georgia Festivals In Georgia

05/27/2006 Race for Champions Distance: 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Lullwater Park, Emory University Contact : Jessica Bennett Address : 4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway City : Atlanta State : GA Zip : 30340 Country : USA Phone : 770-414-9390 Ext. 107 Fax : Website : www.specialolympicsga.org Email : jessica.bennett@specialolympicsga.org Additional Info : Come out and support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia! We'll have awards for the overall winners as well as by age group. This is the 7th Annual Race for Champions and this is a great event. Lullwater Park at Emory is not used very often for Atlanta races, so come out and take advantage of the location! Register online at Active.com, search for the "Race for Champions"

05/29/2006 Celebrate America 2006 5K / 10K Distance: 5K / 10K Location : Alpharetta, GA, AMC Theaters, Northpoint Pkwy Contact : AJWC@mindspring.com Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : 770-740-2648 Fax : Website : www.ajwc.net Email : AJWC@mindspring.com Additional Info : Peachtree qualifier

6/10/2006 GA 400 Road Race Distance: 4 Mile Run/ 1K Kid's Fun Run Location : Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead Contact : Melanie Ruffner Address : 3535 Piedmont Road City : Atlanta State : Georgia Zip : 30305 Country : USA Phone : 404.870.0123 ext.231 Fax : 404.233.9411 Website : www.GA400RoadRace.com Email : melanie.ruffner@jezebelmagazine.com

06/10/2006 Running With The Stars Distance: 5K and 1 mile Location : Silver Comet Seaboard Trailhead Hiram, GA Contact : Jim Bellon Address : 445 Crestbend Lane City : Powder Springs State : GA Zip : 30127 Country : USA Phone : 770-833-9399 Fax : Website : www.runningstarstrack.com Email : misterub@earthlink.net Additional Info : Sat. June 10th: "Running With The Stars" to benefit Running Stars Youth Track and the Paulding Humane Society. 1 mile - 8am, 5K - 8:30am. At the Silver Comet Seaboard trailhead, Hiram, GA. Entry fee of $12 with guaranteed T-shirt if application received by May 10th [age 12 & under is $8]. After May 10th, $15 [age 12 & under is $11] and T-shirts on availability basis only. Contact Jim Bellon 770-833-9399 jimbellon@earthlink.net or Geri Lokuta 678-468-1410 or visit www.runningstarstrack.com to download an application.

06/17/06 Juneteenth Fun Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : 1151 River Street Contact : Beverly Sanders Address : 527 Griffin Avenue City : Valdosta, State : GA Zip : 3101 Country : United States Phone : 229-253-8313 Fax : 229-253-8314 Website : Email : bsanders@sgrl.org

06/17/2006 Sunburn 5K Distance: 5K Location : Al Bishop Softball Complex, Marietta, GA Contact : Steve Prettyman Address : 980 South Cobb Drive City : Mairetta State : GA Zip : 30060 Country : USA Phone : 770-528-4554 Fax : Website : http://www.sunburn5k.com Email : sprettyman@chattcollege.com Additional Info : Cross country race. 2 loops. 1 small hill. Awards: overall, age group, team. Benefits Chattahoochee Technical College Cross Country and Track Teams. A portion of your registration fee maybe tax deductable.

08/12/2006 2006 Dinosaur Dash Distance: 5K(adults) 1K(kids) Location : Perimeter Mall Contact : Melanie Ruffner Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : 404-870-0123 Fax : Website : Email : melanie.ruffner@jezebelmagazine.com Additional Info : 5K start time: 7:30am 1K start time: 8:30am

08/23/2006 Vibha 5k Run/Walk Distance: 5 kilometre Location : Students Center, Georgia Tech Contact : Vibha Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : 404-644-6559 Fax : Website : http://atlanta.vibha.org/vibhawalk/index.php Email : vibha5k@yahoo.com

09/30/2006 Augusta State University Jaguar Jaunt Distance: 5K Location : Augusta State University Campus Contact : Wes Zamzow Address : 2500 Walton Way City : Augusta State : GA Zip : 30904-2200 Country : USA Phone : 706-737-1759 Fax : 706-737-1439 Website : www.aug.edu/alumni Email : wzamzow@aug.edu Additional Info : Jaguar Jaunt is a 5K road race through the historic Summerville neighborhood and the Augusta State University campus. The race starts and finishes at the ASU Maxwell Alumni House on McDowell Street. The scenic course is certified. All proceeds from the race assist the Augusta State University Foundation in funding academic programs that support students, faculty and staff at ASU.

10/07/06 Annual Metric Century Bike Ride Distance: 62 miles or 32 miles Location : Hahira, Georgia Contact : Eric Hahn Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : (229)259-3507 Fax : Website : www.valdostasportsandevents.com Email : erhahn@valdostacity.com Additional Info : THE FIRST ANNUAL METRIC CENTURY BIKE RIDE Hahira, GA- The Honey Bee Festival and Valdosta*Lowndes Recreation, Parks and Community Affairs Department will be hosting the First Annual Metric Century Bike Ride. This event will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 7:00 am at the Hahira Pick In Park. Participant fee is $25.00. For more information, please contact Eric Hahn at (229)259-3507 or erhahn@valdostacity.com, or visit www.valdostasportsandevents.com

10/14/06 Candler Park Fall Fest 5K Distance: 5K Location : Historic Candler Park Contact : Mark Clement Address : City : Atlanta State : Ga Zip : 30307 Country : Phone : Fax : Website : www.cprunningclub.com Email : fallfest@bellsouth.net

11/04/2006 4th Annual 5K Holiday Fun Run/Walk Distance: 3.1 miles Location : Fountain Park, Kimberly Rd Contact : Alexis Puryear Address : 346 Corder Rd City : Warner Robins State : GA Zip : 31088 Country : United States Phone : 478-923-6332 Fax : 478-922-8858 Website : www.middlegeorgiaredcross.org Email : apuryear@redcrosshmga.org Additional Info : All runners and walkers are welcome! Fees: $18 for those registered before October 28, $22 after October 28, $12 for children 12 and under. Please visit www.middlegeorgiaredcross.org for a registration form.

11/18/2006 Eagle's Classic 2nd Annual Road Race Distance: 5K run and 1 mile walk Location : Eagle's Landing High School Contact : Susann Livingston Address : 301 Tunis Rd City : McDonough State : GA Zip : 30253 Country : US Phone : 770-957-9476 or 9596 Fax : Website : www.henry.k12.ga.us/elh/running.html Email : slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us Additional Info : Course is both on and off road. Benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life and American Heart Association Go Red for Women

11/18/06 Fall Fitness Run Distance: Mile & 5k Location : Baxley, GA Contact : Dawn Melton Address : 206 Colonial Dr. City : Baxley State : GA Zip : 31513 Country : U.S. Phone : 912-367-3250/9830 Fax : 912-367-0992 Website : Email : dmelton@appling.k12.ga.us

12/09/06 BRODi Jingle Jog 5K 5K and 1mile kids run Ridges Resort, Hiawassee, GA Ga Barry Brown 800-701-1788 www.brodi.net barry@brodi.net Proceeds go to the Towns County Family Connection Door prizes long sleeve shirts breakfast Live radio broadcast online registration 10:00 AM Start Time

03/03/07 The Azalea Festival Century Bike Ride 2007 Fully Supported ride with SAG stops; 107 mile course with cutoff for 76 miles; Valdosta GA Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007 Registration: Sign-In at South Lowndes from Noon - 6p.m. Friday, March 2nd; Registration morning of ride at 7:00 � 7:45 a.m. Time: Mass starts at South Lowndes (6440 Ocean Pond Avenue; Lake Park, GA) at 8:00 a.m. Fee: $25.00 Location: Start and Finish at South Lowndes Recreation Complex, Lake Park, Georgia Routes: Fully Supported ride with SAG stops; 107 mile course with cutoff for 76 miles; shorter routes of 49 and 29 miles. All routes are flat and moderately rolling. T-shirts: All participants will receive a short sleeve T-shirt; Note: On-site showers and camping will be available; helmets are required for ride.

03/10/07 Azalea Festival 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile Valdosta Georgia Sirocus Barnes (229)333-1861 (229)333-1894 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com When: Saturday March 10, 2007 Where: Start and Finish at Valdosta State Recreation Center (1500 Sustella Avenue; Valdosta, GA 31698) Entry Fee: $20.00 Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run 8:30 a.m. 5k Run 9:30 a.m. Awards Ages: 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80 and over Contact Info: Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com

3/17/2007 Southern Pride Ag Ride 23, 48, 62, 106 Screven Georgia Heather Altman Wayne Co. Tourism Bd. 912.427.2028 912.427.2778 www.sparide.com >www.waynetourism@gmail.com> 9 mile family route available by request at registration time. SAG on all routes; rest stops every 11 - 14 miles. Pizza and salad lunch included in registration. Registration $25 thru March 10; $30 after. Routes travel through agricultural areas of Wayne and Appling Counties. Some rolling hills when routes travel close to Altamaha River. Helmets required. All routes start and end in Screven at the Grace Community Center

3/17/07 Patty's Peach Pace 5K/1 Mile Fun Run Fort Valley GA Kate Whiting (478)825-6466 (478)825-6452 whitingk@uga.edu

3/17/07 Run for the Children 5K/ 1mile Fun Run/Walk Historic Downtown Canton Georgia Valerie Lowery 7707202067 www.riverfest.org runforthechildren@yahoo.com

3/24/07 Run for Victory 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K & 1 mile Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, 211 Kirkley Road, Tyrone, GA 30290 GA Jason Brady 770.301.2985 www.olvpatriots.org jason.brady@turner.com 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 am and 5K starts at 9:00 am. Registration fee is $15 through Friday, March 16. After deadline, registration is $20. Packet pick up is from 4 pm-7 pm, Friday, March 23 Awards will be given to all participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run and for top 3 M/F in each age group and overall M/F in the 5K.

3/31/07 NCAA Road to the Final Four 5K 5K Centennial Olympic Park Georgia Skip Breeser (770) 518-8002 (770) 518-8002 www.atlanta.net/finalfour or www.active.com racingsolutions@bellsouth.net Random drawing after the race for Final Four tickets (Must be a registered participant and present to win). Free Admission to the NCAA Hoops Experience refreshed by Coca Cola at the Georgia World Congress Center March 31st to April 2nd with your race number.

03/31/2007 Melanie Reynolds 5K/8K Fun Run/Walk 5k/8k Stonecrest Mall Parkway Georgia Vanessa 404-927-0979 www.iotaetazeta.org iotaetazeta@yahoo.com Benefiting The Melanie Reynolds Kidney Transplant Fund

4/21/07 6th Annual Swamp Stomp 5K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia Georgia Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 www.naturalsciencesacademy.org danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org One of Georgia/Carolina's most scenic races! Run past woods and wetlands in Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Mild changes in elevation. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets, please. Water station on route. Dry condition through woods; wet condition course around wetlands on gravel-covered berms. Enjoy Earth Day CSRA after the race from 10am to 2pm!

4/21/07 Darien River Run 5K Oak Grove Intermediate School, 500 Green Street, Darien GA 912-437-7401 www.mcintoshcounty.com Darienriverrun07@yahoo.com Race-day registration begins at 7:15AM. Race begins at 8:00AM. Flat race course runs through historic downtown Darien and the beautiful Darien waterfront. Awards to top three male and female in age divisions. The Darien River Run is part of Darien's Annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival -- fun all weekend for the entire family! Registration available via mail and online through Active.com.

4/28/07 JONQUIL CITY JOG 5K SMYRNA GEORGIA GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR INFO AND SIGN UP http://smyrnacity.com/index.php?customernumber=779835458573&pr=Jonquil_City_Jog THIS IS A FAST AND FLAT 5K (MAYBE THE FASTEST IN GEORGIA) AND IS KIND OF THE UNOFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY FOR SMYRNA'S JONQUIL FESTIVAL. RUNNERS GET T-SHIRTS. WINNERS GET KEY LIME PIES/RIBBONS/AWARDS. LAST YEAR THERE WERE ONLY 900 RUNNERS. IT IS A VERY NICE COURSE. ALL THE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO SIGN UP CAN BE FOUND HERE - http://smyrnacity.com/index.php?customernumber=779835458573&pr=Jonquil_City_Jog

4/28/07 5th Annual Oh Nellie 5K Trail Fun Run Emory University, Lullwater Park, 1463 Clifton Road NE Atlanta Georgia Cynthia Beckles 404-727-6917 Active.com cbeckle@emory.edu

5/6/07 Lauren's Run - A Run / Walk benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer 5K / 2K / Tot Trot Atlanta - Piedmont Park Georgia Erin 770-986-0035 770-986-0038 www.curechildhoodcancer.org erin@curechildhoodcancer.org 5K begins at 8:00 am

5/19/07 Run the R.U.N.: Russian & Ugandan Needs 5k and 1 mile Georgia Industrial Children's Home Georgia runtherun@yahoo.com The race is a 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on grass. All proceeds go directly to orphans in Russia and Africa.

05/26/2007 Downtown Dash at Dusk 5k Downtown Canton-151 Elizabeth Street Georgia David Reed 770-479-9462 Bethanyplacehome.org reed5997@bellsouth.net A family event at the square featuring Ravenwood bluegrass band and vendors with samples. At dusk, the candle luminated streets of downtown Canton come alive with runners! After the race, Kayson's grill is feeding everyone that participated along with the families of the runners. This will be a wonderful family night. Please come out to support Bethany Place, a home for unwed mothers and children. Bethany Place is a non-profit transitional home for single women and unwed mothers who desire to break the cycle of their past and to heal the wounds of fear and low self worth. Through education, a positive home atmosphere, discipline and responsibility, it is the focus of Bethany Place to educate such women to become productive, secure and financially stable members of society through hard work, dedication and determination. To date, Bethany Place has housed over 1100 women and children.

5/26/07 Race For Champions 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run Lullwater Park, Emory University Georgia Jessica Bennett 770-414-9390 E. 107 7702168339 www.specialolympicsga.org jessica.bennett@specialolympicsga.org The Race For Champions is a fundraiser which benefits Special Olympics Georgia and coincides with the State Summer Games held at Emory University. Each race participant (5K and Fun Run) will receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag. The race registration and start point is at Druid Hills High School with registration at 7:00 and the 5K beginning at 7:30am. Awards will be given by gender and age group for the 5K race. There will also be raffle prizes drawn at the finish line! The price increases after online registration closes so register at www.active.com today!

5/28/07 Celebrate America 5K/10K Race 5K/10K Mansell Road & Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia Georgia Gary Jenkins 678/795-0115 770/319-6270 www.ajwc.net karen.daniel@interfaceglobal.com 12th Annual Celebrate America Memorial Day 5K/10K Get your running shoes ready, get set for some fun and go for the gold on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the Celebrate America Memorial Day Run. This race was organized by the Alpharetta Junior Woman�s Club in 1996 before the Atlanta Olympics to help instill a sense of community spirit and patriotism on this national holiday. The proceeds of this year�s race will help several local charities, including Canine Assistants and DreamPower. Canine Assistants trains and provides service dogs to children and adults with disabilities or other special needs. DreamPower offers therapeutic equestrian programs, hippotherapy and carriage driving to children and adults with special needs. The starting time will be 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. The races are U.S. Track & Field certified and the 10K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The course begins and ends at the intersection of Mansell Road and Northpoint Parkway in Alpharetta. Early registrants are guaranteed to receive a thick T-shirt with a patriotic design. A limited number of T-shirts will be available on the day of race. Registration forms are available online at www.active.com. The entry fee for applications received by May 19 are $20.00. Entry fees after that date and on day of race are $25.00. If you have any questions, please call Gary Jenkins of Pacesetters P.R. at (678) 795-0115 or the Alpharetta Junior Woman�s Club at (770) 740-2648.

6/9/07 St Paul UMC Grant Park 5K & 1 Mile Run 5K & 1 Mile Run St Paul UMC, 501 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 Atlanta Jack Warner 404-992-5336 404-962-8121 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1442819 jack_warner@invesco.com DESCRIPTION Come join the fun Saturday morning, June 9, for the 2nd annual St. Paul UMC 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. COURSE The start & finish will be at St. Paul UMC, located at 501 Grant St SE; Atlanta, GA 30312. The course will run through Historic Grant Park, AtlantaЎ�s oldest park. INFORMATION ѓз Contact Jack Warner at 404.992.5336 or jack_warner@invesco.com ѓз Online registration: www.active.com ENTRY FEE AND REGISTRATION ѓз $17 (5K) and $12 (1 Mile) for pre-registered participants (online pre-registration until 6/7/06; by mail postmarked by 6/1/06) ѓз $20 (5K) and $15 (1 Mile) for race-day participants (registration is from 7am - 7:45am) BENEFIT St. Paul United Methodist Church is celebrating over a century in its Grant Park building. All proceeds will benefit the St. Paul Building Fund and used for much needed repairs, restoration, and preservation of this historic landmark. www.stpaulgrantpark.org AWARDS Top finisher prizes awarded by Spikes Running Company, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Ste 168 Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: (770) 645-1115 Website: www.spikesrunning.com

6/9/07 Running With The Stars 5K and 1 mile 5K and 1 mile Hiram Georgia Jim Bellon 770-833-9399 www.runningstarstrack.com misterub@earthlink.net Races begin and end on the silver comet trail at Seaboard trailhead.

06/16/07 CADENCE BANK 5k 5K and 1k kids run Blairsville GA Barrry Brown 706-379-2092 www.brodi.net/pupstrut barry@brodi.net Course loactated in scenic Blairsville GA, in the north Georgia Mountains.Trail is made up rock, pavement and mulch.Both 5k and 1k run along creek.All proceeds go to the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter - Serving Towns and Union Counties.

6/17/07 RYKA Iron Girl Atlanta Women's Triathlon 1/3 Mile Swim - 18 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run Atlanta, GA - Lake Lanier Islands Georgia 727-942-4767 www.irongirl.com info@irongirl.com This event includes: � A beautiful lake swim, followed by a rolling bike course and picturesque run. � A safe, USAT-certified course for all inspired Iron Girls. � Custom age-group awards for the top three finishers in each category. Amenities Include: � Personalized race bibs featuring each participant�s first name, a RYKA performance technical shirt (new color), chip timing, a chance to win exciting post-race giveaways, plenty of delicious food at the post-race catered Breakfast Cafй, a one-of-a-kind Iron Girl finisher�s medal, entertaining music and much more. Prices: Women's USAT Member: $75.00 Women's Non USAT Member: $85.00 Youth Ages 17 - 14 USAT Members: $75.00

7/21/2007 Run With The Tigers 5k Trail Run 5000m Alcovy High School, 14567 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30014 GA Scott Murphy www.ahsxc.us/race murphy.scott@newton,k12.ga.us This is the inaugural trail run on Alcovy's course.

8/18/07 Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run 20 Level Creek Road Suwanee GA 30024 Georgia Debbie DiMercurio 770-271-4492 www.eteamz.com/nghscc dimercus@bellsouth.net Come join us for a great race! The 9th Annual Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race finishes the last 400 meters on the North Gwinnett Track. You can even watch the finish on our Jumbotron! We have dozens of door prizes.

8/25/07 Fit to Fight 5K and Fun Run 5K and 1 mile fun run Georgia World Congress Center, International Plaza/Red Parking Deck GA amchenry@iafc.org 703-537-4832 703-273-0920 www.iafc.org/5k amchenry@iafc.org Please join us as we promote health and fitness in the fire service with the Fit to Fight 5K sponsored by the INternational Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The race director: Skip Breeser, Racing Solutions, can be reached at 770/518-8002.

9/03/2007 The U.S. 10K Classic Galleria Gardens Georgia Jennifer Daniell 770 414-9390 x 110 770 216-8339 www.us10k.org jennifer.daniell@specialolympicsga.org 10K Run-Walk, 100K Mens Pro Cycling, 10K Womens Cycling Sprint, 10K Inline Skating & Wheelchair Race. Sept. 1 Family Festival and Kid's Classic, Pre-Race Dinner and Concert. Event benefits Special Olympics Georgia, Boys & Girls Clubs, & World Children's Center. Total $75,000 Purse & prize giveaways!

9/15/07 Run for Research Atlanta 10K, 5K, Family Fun Run Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Georgia Kelly Such 404-253-3849 www.runforresearchatlanta.com kelly.such@fourseasons.com Our goal is to raise money to benefit cancer research, educate on early prevention and detection of cancer and encourage community involvement.

9/15/2007 "Fight It! 5K Race" for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund 5K Piedmont Park -- Atlanta Georgia Phil Minnes 404-379-8498 404-521-4245 www.jciatlanta.org phil@jciatlanta.org This is a 5K Race and 1K fun run to raise awareness and support for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (www.bmcf.net) The Mission of BMCF is to provide financial support to young adults, age 18-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal of the BMCF is to help young cancer patients maintain self-respect and minimize the stress of financial challenges related to the illness and its treatment. The fund accomplishes its mission by focusing on daily needs, providing home health care services, temporary housing, rent, insurance, and food. It also covers medical co-payments required by many health care plans.

9/22/07 The Vibha Dream Mile StudentCenter, GeorgiaTech, Atlanta Georgia Keshav 7703096268 www.thedreammile.org atlanta@thedreammile.org Welcome to the 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk event in Atlanta, GA! Event Summary: On September 22nd 2007 Atlantans will take a few miles for a million dreams. This year again the Vibha 5K Bridge Run/Walk will raise awareness to the plight of underprivileged children and proceeds from the event will benefit Vibha and the Make-A-Wish Foundation� of Georgia and Alabama. Run starts at 8:30am Walk at 8:45am The Dream Mile is Vibha's flagship annual fundraiser. Since 1998, the race has brought hundreds of people together every year, with the common hope of making a child's dream come true. 2007, like any other year, is no exception. Seven Action Centers across the US are

10/06/07 RiverFront Run 5K 101 South Front Street, Albany Georgia Beth Bauer 229-312-1700 229-312-1705 www.riverfrontrun.com beth.bauer@swgacancer.org Cash prizes to top three males and females. Team participation encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition.

10/06/07 Eagle's Classic Road Race 3.1 on and off road Eagle's Landing High School McDonough GA Susann Livingston 770 957 9475 770 914 9789 www.henry.k12.ga.us/elh/web/default.htm slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

10/6/06 Augusta State University Jaguar Jaunt 5K Run/Walk 5K Maxwell Alumni House, ASU Campus, 2339 McDowell Street (Augusta) Georgia Wes Zamzow 706-667-4694 706-737-1439 http://www.aug.edu/alumni/jaguarjaunt/info.html wzamzow@aug.edu The Jaguar Jaunt is a 5K road race through the historic Summerville area and the Augusta State University campus. The race starts and finishes at the Maxwell Alumni House on McDowell Street. All proceeds from the race assist the Augusta State University Foundation in funding academic programs that support the students, faculty, and staff at ASU. The Jaguar Jaunt will begin at 8 a.m. Participants interested in the 5K run/walk can register online at http://www.aug.edu/alumni/jaguarjaunt/info.html. For more information, call 706-667-4694, or visit www.aug.edu/alumni.

10/6/07 Honey Bee Metric Century 62 miles, 32 miles Hahira, GA; Pick In Park; (I-75) Exit 29. Drive East into Hahira. Hahira Pick In Park will be on the right. GA Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com HONEY BEE METRIC CENTURY Hahira, GA � The Honey Bee Festival and Valdosta*Lowndes Recreation, Parks and Community Affairs will be hosting the Honey Bee Metric Century on Saturday, October 6, 2007. The registration begins at 7:30 and mass start at 9:00 a.m. at the Hahira Pick In Park. Participant fee is $25.00. For information, please contact Sirocus Barnes at (229) 333-1861 or sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com or visit www.valdostasportsandevents.com

10/13/07 5th Annual Hi-Hope Challenge 5K Run & Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run Hi-Hope Service Center, 882 Hi-Hope Rd., Lawrenceville, Ga 30043 Georgia Monti Beach 770-963-8694 770-963-0038 www.hihopecenter.org montibeach@hihopecenter.org Proceeds raised help provide comprehensive services to Gwinnett County's citizens with developmental disabilities.

10/27/07 Goblin Run 5k and 1 mile fun run Newnan ga Tommy Miller 770-251-0207 nchistoricalsociety.org nchs@newnanbiz.net Come run though historic Newnan GA in costume. We will have world class elite runners at the race There will be a childrens activity section There will also be an after race party at a local venue

11/10/07 AFA Thank-a-Vet Run and Veterans Day Dedication 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk Museum of Aviation Robins AFB Course (USA TF Certified) Georgia David Cowles 478-327-3476 http://cv-afa.org/ david.cowles@robins.af.mil The Air Force Association (AFA) Carl Vinson Memorial Chapter and POW/MIA Memorial Committee will host the 7th annual Thank-a-Vet Run on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base. Check-in time for the 5K/one-mile run/walk begins at 7:15 a.m. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. The pre-registration fee of $15 covers a T-shirt and refreshments. On-site registration is $20. A picture identification card is required. Interested persons may register on-line at the AFA Web site, http://cv-afa.org/. Proceeds will be dedicated to POW/MIA Memorial Monument, which will be erected at the Museum of Aviation. To date, $110,000 has been raised toward the construction cost of approximately $130,000.

11/22/07 Gobble Jog 5K/10K Marietta Square - 100 Cherokee Street Georgia Brooke Cowen 678-218-4515 770-423-0446 http://www.gobblejog.org/ bcowen@mustministries.org Run Wild for a Great Cause! Thanksging Day, uoin us for ths 5th Annual Gobble Jog featuring a 5K and 10K run/walk, a 1K run/walk, and a tot trot for kids 5 and under. The race benefits MUST Ministries.

12/08/07 2nd Annual December Dash 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park 10K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Georgia Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1493002 danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org Billed one of Georgia-Carolina's most scenic races. Don't miss a lovely run over grass-covered berms through beautiful wetlands and woods.

12/8/07 1st Annual Community Youth Benefit 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk 3.11 miles Community Bible Church, 2001 Jodeco Rd. Stockbridge 30281 Georgia Misty Brand 404-791-5237 www.communitybiblechurch.com studentministries@communitybiblechurch.com Go to www.active.com to register or print off details and a registration form at our website.

12/08/07 The Mistletoe Run! 5K Alpharetta, GA (Will's Park) Georgia Perception 5 678-566-5035 www.mistletoerun.com run@mistletoerun.com The Mistletoe Run is charity run that sponsors Second Wind Dreams!! Join us in this event to raise awareness for: Second Wind Dreams: An international non-profit organization based locally here in Alpharetta, has the goal of bringing seniors to the fore front of our society to make them feel what they are � special. The program began with the work and passion of P. K. Beville, Ph.D., who co-wrote Second Wind, a heart warming look at the wonderful stories and people within nursing homes. Over the last five years, we have become involved in over 450 facilities in 40 states, Canada and India, changing society�s perception of aging one dream at a time. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss further or answer any questions. Thanks!

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