Georgia Festivals In Georgia

3/1/08 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Xduro Distance: 21K Location : Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia State : Georgia Contact : Tim Schroer Phone : 404-310-3628 Fax : Website : www.dirtyspokes.com Email : tim@dirtyspokes.com Additional Info : XTERRA'S first off-road, half-marathon distance Xduro trail run.

3/1/2008 AIDS Walk/ Run Athens, 5k 5k Athens Georgia Patrick Fannon, Co-Director aidswalkrunathens.org aidswalkrunathens@gmail.com We plan to celebrate our first annual AIDS walk and 5k in Athens, Georgia on March 1st. Please come run with us! For mroe information, please visit our website, aidswalkrunathens.org.

3/01/08 4th Annual Bobcat Ramble 5k Milledgeville Georgia Amy Whatley 478-445-7500 478-445-1790 amy.whatley@gcsu.edu Proceeds will be used to establish an endowment for funding an academic scholarshilp to Georgia College & State University for a qualifying Baldwin County student. Route includes university campus and historic downtown Milledgeville.

3/1/08 Berry Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon, 5K Berry College, Rome, Georgia Georgia Allison Hunter 706-346-6223 http://www.berryhalfmarathon.com berryhalf@gmail.com This race is held on the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 28,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. Run among some of Berry's 10,000 deer, enjoy the hospitality of our school/college volunteers, and watch hundreds of kites soaring above as you cross the finish line!

3/14/08 Pi Run Distance: 3.14 miles Location : Baldwin High School State : Georgia Contact : Debbie Barsby Phone : 478-363-0675 Fax : Website : http://baldwin-county-schools.com/bhs/index.htm Email : debbie.barsby@baldwin.k12.ga.us Additional Info : The Baldwin High School Math Department is raising money for scientific calculators for 2008/2009 9th graders. Please join us to help our students! For an application, please see the web site.

3/29/08 Miles For Smiles - Trinity Early Learning Center Distance: 5 K Location : 3003 Howell Mill Road (Corner of Howell Mill & Moores Mill), Atlanta, GA 30327 State : Georgia Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.telcatlanta.org Email : Additional Info : Fund raising event for non-profit Trinity Early Learning Center-

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.

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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

7/26/08 25th Annual Run for Life Distance: 5K/10K/1 mile Location : 1950 Vaughn Rd, Kennesaw State : GA Contact : Emily Long Phone : 770.528.3580 Fax : Website : www.georgiagames.org Email : ggmktg6@kennesaw.edu

8/2/2008 Camellia City Run Distance: 5k and 1m Fun Run Location : Brooks County Courthouse, Quitman State : Georgia Contact : Lindsay Swengros Phone : 229-232-9106 Fax : 229-263-4822 Website : http://visitdowntownquitman.com/10.html Email : lindsayswengros@yahoo.com Additional Info : All runners will receive a Tshirt, breakfast, and other prizes. Come run through historic downtown Quitman and spend the day as we celebrate our 150th Anniversary with the race as well as numerous other events!

08/09/2008 Dennis McCormick Memorial 5K & Mile Fun Run/Walk 5K & 1 Mile 50 Taylor Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 Georgia Race Director 770-995-1917 www.chhs-sports.info chtfxc@juno.com It�s that time of the year again! The Collins Hill Cross Country Team Booster Club will be hosting the 12th annual Dennis McCormick 5K Road Race and Mile Fun Run/Walk on August 9th.

8/9/08 Dinosaur Dash at Perimeter Mall Distance: 5K Location : State : Georgia Contact : races@asfmagazine.com Phone : Fax : Website : www.dinodashrun.com Email : Additional Info : Presented by Atlanta Sports & Fitness Saturday, August 9, 2008 5K Start Time:7:30am 1K Fun Run Start Time: 8:30am Registration Register in person between July 22nd & August 7th and receive your race number at Fleet Feet Sandy Springs, 224 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE #8, Atlanta, GA 30328. $20 thru 8/8 $25 8/9 $15 All Kids Register online at www.dinodashrun.com Questions? Email races@asfmagazine.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

09/06/2008 Race for Hunger: 3rd Annual 5K/1K Walk/Run Roswell Rise 'n Run Hembree Springs Elementary Georgia Vonda Malbrough 770.640.0399 x215 770.640.9220 www.nfcchelp.org vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org RACE FOR HUNGER: 3RD ANNUAL ROSWELL RISE �N RUN July 14, 2008, Roswell, GA-ACE USA, in a partnership with the City of Roswell is hosting the 3rd Annual Roswell Rise �n Run. This 5K/1K walk event supports North Fulton Community Charities while providing a fun-filled morning for participants of all ages. The race will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:30 AM starting at Hembree Springs Elementary School located at 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. The course winds through beautiful Hembree Park with festivities afterwards, including prizes for all ages. Participants can opt to run or walk and we encourage the young and old, the weekend road warrior, the elite runner, all track, civic, and church groups, and those individuals who want to feel the wind beneath their feet. Come out and enjoy the common bond of man versus gravel, and make a difference in the lives of your neighbors who need your help. Pancakes will be served to all race participants by The Original Pancake House. If you would like more information on sponsorship, participation, or NFCC please contact Vonda Malbrough at 770.640.0399 x215 or vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org or visit www.nfcchelp.org

09/06/2008 3rd Annual Roswell Rise 'n Run 5K Hembree Springs Elementary Georgia Vonda Malbrough 770.640.0399 x215 770.640.9220 www.nfcchelp.org vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org This 5K/1K walk event supports North Fulton Community Charities while providing a fun-filled morning for participants of all ages. The race will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:30 AM starting at Hembree Springs Elementary School located at 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. The course winds through beautiful Hembree Park with festivities afterwards, including prizes for all ages. Registration takes place on Active.com or contact Vonda Malbrough at vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org.

9/7/2009 US 10K Classic 6.2 miles Cobb Parkway Georgia Adam Hughes us10k.org adamh@us10k.org The U.S. 10K Classic is Atlanta�s premier multi-event road race, bringing runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together for a single cause � raising awareness and funds for children�s charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World Children's Center. This 6.2 mile road racing and 100K Pro Cycling event is held on Labor Day each year in Atlanta, on U.S. Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway), a major four lane highway, offering a straight but challenging course. Race Participants include elite athletes from around the world, national and regional 10K running champions, international and regional cyclists, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes, corporate team runners, race walkers, walkers and people who just love to participate! The U.S. 10K Classic was developed as a trust fund and legacy for children that it might continue to grow and expand, becoming an ever-increasing source of revenue for the charities that work to make life better for all children.

9/20/2008 6th Annual East Atlanta Village Strut 5K Run/Walk 5K East Atlanta Village Atlanta 5k@eastatlantastrut.com www.eastatlantastrut.com 5k@eastatlantastrut.com People of all ages are invited to participate in this lively day in East Atlanta Village. The event starts off with a five kilometer race. Besides this main event, there is a parade, a market, food stalls, art stalls, and live music for more fun. The perfect family event! To register for the 5K race visit active.com or visit eastatlantastrut.com for more details. See you at the Strut!

09/20/08 Four Seasons Run for Research 2008 10K run, 5K run Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta - 75 14th Street Georgia 919-881-5914 http://www.runforresearchatlanta.com allison.barry@fourseasons.com Brief Description: Four Seasons Run for Research is an annual road race held in Midtown Atlanta benefiting the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Health System. Our goals are simple: raise money to benefit cancer research, educate on early prevention and detection of cancer and encourage community involvement. On September 20th, runners & walkers alike, cancer survivors, community leaders, teams and the general public will enjoy a day of fun and community - all while raising money to save lives. Additional Information: Register for Run for Research and automatically be placed in a drawing to win a trip to one of 5 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts destinations including San Fransisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C, Palm Beach and the Grand Prize drawing this year, Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean! (You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.) Fees: $20 for adults, $15 for children (12 and under) Online Registration Closes: 09/18/08 03:00 PM

09/27/2008 Vibha's 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk : The Dream Mile 5K 2008 5k Georgia Tech, Atlanta Georgia Keshav Kumaran 770-309-6268 http://wiki.vibha.org/Dream_Mile_08:Atlanta_Home keshav_kumaran@hotmail.com Welcome to the 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk event in Atlanta, GA! On September 27th 2008 Atlantans will take a few miles for a million dreams. The Dream Mile 2008 - Vibha Atlanta's 10th Annual Run/Walk promises to be a fun-filled event, with something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun. Run or walk along the picturesque 17th Street bridge, enjoy the great food, get tapping to the lively music, play games at the Kid's Carnival, meet other runners/walkers, get to know our enthusiastic volunteers� you�ll have a blast and you�ll be helping a great cause at the same time!

09/27/2008 Buckhead Sizzler 10K Chamblee Marta Station Ga www.BuckheadSizzler10k.com For more information, email races@asfmagazine.com. COURSE Starting at the Chamblee Marta Station, the course briefly heads north, then turns south and blazes down Peachtree into Buckhead. At Piedmont, the course turns right, down to Lenox Road, turns right and finishes near the Buckhead Station shopping center. The course will be USATF certified on race day. Visit www.BuckheadSizzler10k.com for details. Race Day Registration & Number Pick-up: Race Day Registration is available at the Chamblee Marta Station race starting area, 5200 Peachtree Rd. (at Chamblee Tucker). Race Day registration and race number pick-up is from 6:00am-7:20am. RACE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE MAILED FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, email races@asfmagazine.com. Fees: $20 until Sept. 19st $25 Sept. 20 - Sept. 26th $30 on Race Day Entry fees are nonrefundable Online Registration Closes: 09/25/08 03:00 PM

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.

10/4/2008 River Road Community 5K Fun Run For Prostate Cancer 5k 3032 River Road Georgia Calvin Robinson 404-862-7858

10/04/2008 Eagle's Classic Road Race 5K AND 1 MILE WALK Eagle's Landing High School McDonough GA Susann Livingston 770-957-9475 770-914-9789 http://schoolwires.Henry.k12.ga.us/elhs slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us Chartiy road race to benefit Relay for Life American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association

10/4/08 Nuci's Space's 5th Annual SPACE Race 5K Distance: 5K Location : Memorial Plaza on Hooper Street, UGA Campus in Athens, GA State : Georgia Contact : Alyssa Bernstein Phone : 706-227-1515 Fax : 706-227-1524 Website : www.nuci.org Email : alyssa@nuci.org Additional Info : Come to Nuci's Space's 5th Annual SPACE Race 5K to be held in Athens, GA on October 4, 2008 at 9:00 am. The race will start at Memorial Plaza on the UGA campus and the course will wind through campus and a nearby historic neighborhood. The race will conclude with music and activities, during which we will announce race winners and hold the drawing for our raffle prizes!

10/5/2008 Eagle's Classic Road Race Distance: 5K on and off road 1 mile walk on pavement Location : Eagle's Landing High School Phone : 770 957 9475 Fax : 770 914 9789 Website : http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/elhs Email : slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us Additional Info : Runners 5K Run - $15 Pre-registration, $20 race day October 4th at 8:30 am for runners Walkers 1 mile - $15 Pre-registration, $20 race day 8:15 am for walkers Students - $5 Pre-registration, $10 race day Phantom Runner $15 Course is on road and off road on the cross country course - Start and Finish on the track at ELHS 301 Tunis Rd. McDonough, GA The course will be exactly 3.2 miles this year! (Take exit 222 on I75 and go east on Jodeco Rd. to Tunis Rd.) Deadline for pre-registration is September 29th T-Shirts for pre-registered runners and first come first serve for race day registrations Awards to top male and female finisher and are 3 deep in age groups for both male and female All monies go to fight cancer and heart disease

10/11/2008 Hi-Hope 5K Challenge Run & Walk 5K, 1-mile 882 Hi-Hope Rd., Lawrenceville GA Monti Beach 770-963-8694 770-963-0038 www.hihopecenter.org montibeach@hihopecenter.org All proceeds will benefit Hi-Hope Service Center, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services to Gwinnett County adults with developmental disabilities.

10/18/2008 2nd Annual Boshears Memorial Ground Loop 10K, 5K, Kids Fun Run Daniel Field Airport - Augusta Georgia Kathy DeLoach 706-312-2200 706-738-2697 www.bgcaugusta.org kdeloach@bgcaugusta.org The 10K & 5K Road Races will start at 8:00 am. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta. Cheers from Boys & Girls Club kids and live entertainment along the race route will make this event one you won't want to miss! All 10K & 5K fees includes 1 free same day Admission to the 2008 Boshears Skyfest and a t-shirt on the day of the race.

10/25/08 Flowery Branch 5K Boo Run 5k 5600 Main Street downtown Flowery Branch Georgia Shane Smith 770-845-5265 active.com Overall male & female, Masters Male & Female, top 3 male/female, all age groups, 10 and under to 75 and over. All participants will receive a T-shirt

10/25/2008 Childspring 5K Run 5K Chastain Park Georgia Christian H. Young 404-228-7744 404-228-7759 www.childspringtl.org cyoung@childspringintl.org Please join us for our First Annual Fall 5k on Saturday, October 25th at Chastain Park. Race day festivities will commence at 7:30AM with the race to beginning promptly at 8AM. If you are interesting in running or walking you can register online at www.active.com or fill out an application that can be found on our website at www.childspringintl.org. Pre-Race registration is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children (12 and under). Race day registration is $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for children. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers and top finishers in each age group. Our volunteers are a vital aspect of the event, and we are seeking willing hands to help us with pre-race and race day events. For further information or if you are interested in being a volunteer or sponsor for the Childspring 5k, please contact Christian Young at 404-228-7744 or at cyoung@childspringintl.org. Look forward to seeing everyone in October, as we hit the road in support of Childspring International!

11/01/2008 10th Annual William's Walk & Run, Presented by Elekta 5K or 10K, also 1 mile walk Mansell Crossing Shopping Center, 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Georgia Sherry Samuels 404.252.4107 www.firstgiving.com/btfc sherry@braintumorkids.org Atlanta-based Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc., will hold its annual William�s Walk & Run, presented by Elekta, Saturday, November 1 at the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in memory of William Nichols, a child who lost his battle with a brain tumor at the age of one, this annual event celebrates the lives of those affected by pediatric brain tumors. Race-day registration for the walk, 5K run and 10K Peachtree Road Race qualifier will be held from 6:30�8 a.m., in the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta. The one-mile walk will begin at 7:45 and the 5K and 10K runs will take place at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registration is available online, at www.firstgiving.com/btfc or www.active.com. Register before October 25 for $20 and $25 thereafter. All registered participants will receive a long-sleeved moisture-wicking T-shirt. The Williams Walk & Run also is animal friendly, so feel free to bring pets.

11/09/08 World Run Day - For Georgia Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Georgia Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642847 runday2008@yahoo.com www.runday.com

11/22/08 Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Run Distance: 5K, 1 mile kids fun run Location : Atlanta State : Georgia Contact : Stacy Embretson Phone : 678-620-3317 Fax : Website : www.turkeytrotga.com Email : info@turkeytrotga.com Additional Info : Tour the scenic neighborhoods of Cabbagetown and Inman Park. $5 from every registration fee will be donated to the Cabbagetown Initiative Tornado Relief Fund.

12/06/2008 Mistletoe Run - 5K 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk Alpharetta - Wills Park (pool side) Georgia Scott 678-566-5035 www.mistletoerun.com run@mistletoerun.com The Mistletoe Run is an amazing event with lot's of people showing up in costumes! The race is benefiting Second Wind Dreams�, a national non-profit organization based in metro Atlanta. For over 10 years we have made it our mission to fulfill dreams nationwide for those who are among the most forgotten in our society: residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Join us in continuing this mission by helping to fulfill a dream or by donating to make a dream come true. Because you're never too old to dream or to have a dream come true.

12/06/08 Depot Dash 5K Run/Walk 5K Journal Street Thomson Ga Georgia Michael Smith 706-595-5615 706-595-5447 http://www.festivaloffmain.com/depot_dash_app_08.pdf msmith@thefamilyy.org 5K Run/Walk, awards for 1st - 3rd each age group and overall men's and women's, all ages, 1st 100 free t-shirts, refreshments, flat course through scenic Thomson Ga

12/6/08 December Dash 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Distance: 10K Location : Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta State : Georgia Contact : Dana Putnam Phone : 706-828-2109 Fax : 706-828-2129 Website : www.naturalsciencesacademy.org Email : info@naturalsciencesacademy.org Additional Info : The 10K cross-country course runs through scenic Phinizy Swamp Nature Park woods and wetlands. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets, please. Water station on route. Wet condition course around wetlands on gravel-covered berms. Register: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1596513

03/07/2009 Addison Elementary FoundationFest, 5K and Fun Run 5K/1K Addison Elementary School, 3055 Ebenezer Rd., Marietta Georgia Stacy Peery 7705782700 www.foundation4addison.org president@foundation4addison.org Join us Saturday, March 7 for our annual 5K, Fun Run (1K) and FoundationFest. Registration/packet pickup begins at 7:30, followed by the 5K at 8:30 and 1K Fun Run at 10. The registration fee is $18 by 2/11/08 or $25 after 2/11. Groups of 10 or more for $15 each. Registration may be made through our listing on active.com or by mailing a check payable to CCPESF (Cobb County Schools Education Foundation) to Addison Elementary. Race participants receive free entry into the FoundationFest (10 am - 1 pm). There will be fun for the entire family - art classes, High Touch High Tech experiments, entertainment, inflatables, games, food and beverages. Visit www.foundation4addison.org for more information.

03/07/2009 Berry Half Marathon/10k/5k Half Marathon/ 10k/ 5k Berry College, Rome, GA GeorgiaAllison Hunter 706-346-6223 http://www.berryhalfmarathon.com berryhalf@gmail.com There are no public roads! This is a relatively flat, fast course with just a few rolling, moderate hills. The bulk of the course is run on paved surface, with a short leg being crushed gravel. It is held on the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 28,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. Run among some of Berry's 10,000+ deer, enjoy the hospitality of our school/college volunteers, and watch hundreds of kites soaring above as you cross the finish line! Course time limit has been extended to four hours to encourage first time runners and walkers! Cash prize to top 3 male/female finishers in the half marathon. Finishing medal and technical shirt to all half marathon runners!

3/14/09 Cloverleaf Duathlon Distance: 4 run, 10 bike Location : Evans, Georgia Phone : 706-922-9658 Fax : Website : www.thefamilyy.org Email : jgoolsby@thefamilyy.org

3/14/09 3rd Annual Rattlesnake Run 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk Claxton High School Football Field in Claxton Georgia John Floyd (912) 739 - 0405 Cell (912) 687 - 6296 jdjfloyd@bellsouth.net

3/29/09 The Cottage 5-K and Family Fun Run 5-K Sandy Creek Park Athens Georgia Sally K Sheppard 706-546-1133 Ext. 22 706-353-9455 www.thecottage5k.com sally@northgeorgiacottage.org $15 pre-registration, $20 day of registration, $12 no shirt registration. All proceeds go to support the Children's Advocacy Center and Sexual Assault Center in Athens GA.

04/04/2009 Urban Dare Atlanta 5 - 7 miles Atlanta Georgia Additional details and website

4/18/2009 8th Annual Swamp Stomp 5K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park 5K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Georgia Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 www.naturalsciencesacademy.org danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org 5K cross country course runs through scenic Nature Park woods and wetlands. Has mild changes in elevation. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets, please. Water station on route. Dry condition course through woods; wet condition course around wetlands on gravel-covered berms. Water and fruit at finish area. Top female and male overall prizes. Top 3 female and male finishers in several age categories.

04/18/2009 The Great Urban Race Atlanta Varies Atlanta Georgia The GUR Crew 773-770-6032 Additional Details and Website

04/25/2009 Athens Twilight Gambler 50/100K Athens Georgia Casey Lamberski 706-549-6632 817-549-6633 athenstwilight.com casey@swagger.us You don't have to be fast. You just can't fold. Ready to take a gamble? Join hundreds of other cyclists for a 50 or 100 kilometer ride through northeast Georgia's rolling countryside past Beaver Dam Farm (built by Kenny Rogers hence the name Gambler). Get a playing card when you start, three along the way, at three checkpoints that have water, snacks, and other refreshments - and a final card will be given at the end of the ride to complete the hand. Cyclists with the best hands win prizes! Hundreds of cyclists participated in 2008, competing for various prizes, including a new bicycle. The ride is followed by shop mechanics to insure a fun and safe time for everyone. T-shirts, prizes, post event food, access to the athletes lounge, and more are all benefits of riding this year's Gambler. Join your friends or intimidate other riders with a poker face and a good time. Entry forms can be dropped off at Georgia Cyclesport - 1029 Baxter Avenue - Athens - or register online or by mail. Check back for information about prizes and awards location. Visit athenstwilight.com now for info and reg!

4/25/2009 XTERRA Georgia Chicopee Woods 10K Trail Run 10K Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville, Georgia. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com Please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com for all race information

04/25/2009 Twilight 5k Run 5k Athens GA Gene Dixon http://athenstwilight.com/5krun.php gene@gobike1.com The Twilight weekend of sporting events kicks off early Saturday morning with the Twilight 5k run/walk event. This run/walk is open to participants of all athletic levels, starting and finishing in downtown Athens. The course is flat for the first 2K and has a couple rolling hills between 2 and 4 K. It finishes fairly flat. There are age graded categories and awards for men and women. Classes are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

05/02/2009 Saratoga 5K Fun Run 5k Lawrenceville Georgia Robert Hammett 404.862.8408 678.795.4224 www.saratoga5kfunrun.com hammett.robert@gmail.com

05/03/2009 Mary's Heroes 5K Run/Walk 5K First Baptist Church 202 McDaniel St. Monroe, Georgia30655 Georgia Mary Cartmill or Sharon Watts 678-643-4989 www.marys-heroes.webs.com cartmillmary@gmail.com 1st Annual Mary's Heroes 5K Run/Walk Sunday, May 3rd @ 3:00 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church Monroe, GA Benefits: The American Cancer Society and Walton County Relay For Life Entry Fee: $15 prior to Friday, 4/24/09 $20 after Friday, 4/24/09 Mary's Heroes 5K is part of the 2009 Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Timing: Thanks to Class Race Services / Will Chamberlain

5/9/2009 Bremen BRIDGE 5K Run and Family Festival 5K Bremen Public Services Building, Downtown Bremen, GA GA 404-961-2230 http://www.co-pinteractive.com/clients/bridge/ bridge@co-pinteractive.com This annual family celebration benefits BRIDGE, a West Georgia program designed to Build Recovery in Drug Gripped Environments. The theme of this year�s event is �Bremen is building a BRIDGE and working to get over it.� Activities will include a 5K Fun Run, a children�s bike ride with bike safety course, a children�s arts and crafts area, live performances by local artists and churches and food vendors. Visitors will also have the chance to learn about living healthier with on-site information booths and complimentary basic health screenings.

05/09/2009 Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure 5K and 1-Mile Family Walk Atlantic Station in Atlanta Georgia Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate 404-459-8700 404-459-8781 www.komenatlanta.org race@komenatlanta.org We're running for our lives at the 2009 Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure! It may be your mother or sister, or a co-worker or neighbor. It may be someone you just met or a longtime friend. Whoever it is � now is the time to run for their lives! Whose life are you running for? All funds from the Race for the Cure enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. Come out and give your support!

5/16/09 Turtle Crawl 5K 5K Jekyll Island Georgia Jim Rainey 770-926-2367 www.gamultisports.com jim@gamultisports.com

05/16/2009 geneRACEtion 5K Run/Walk 5K Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta Georgia, Steve Hargrove 404-605-8450 http://www.scsatl.org/generacetion/ shargrove@scsatl.org The geneRACEtion 5K Run/Walk was created to raise awareness and funds for two-nonprofits, Rainbows, which serves children grieving from death or divorce, and the Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., which serves seniors with the Meals on Wheels and other programs. These non-profits provide services for metro Atlantans across the age spectrum, thus the event name, geneRACEtion Entry Fees for the 5K: $25 pre-registration by May 9, 2009; $30 for late and race day registration. To register online please visit www.active.com (keyword: geneRACEtion).

05/30/2009 Special Olympics Georgia Race for Champions 5K/Fun Run 5K Lullwater Park, Emory University Georgia Emily Young 770-414-9390 x119 www.specialolympicsga.org emily.young@specialolympicsga.org Get out your running shoes and help us raise funds and awareness for the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Georgia! Join us on May 30, 2009 in Lullwater Park for the 9th annual Race for Champions 5K/Fun Run! Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for Children. The race begins at 7:30am at Druid Hills High School- 1798 Haygood Dr. NE. Please visit www.specialolympicsga.org for more information.

05/30/09 Buzzard Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk 5k Jefferson Hospital Wellness Center - Louisville Georgia Pat Darden 478-625-7084 BuzzardBlast.com There will also be a 1 mile fun run/walk. Awards will be given for 1st,2nd and 3rd place age group winners of the 5k. TShirts will be given for all participants who pre-register for the 5k by May 16th. Stay after the race for the annual Buzzard Blast Festival.

06/06/2009 Adelily Festival 10K Blossom Trot and 5K Fun Walk 10K run and 5K walk Reed Bingham State Park Adel GA Jennifer or Maegan 229-896-3551 229-896-2052 www.gastateparks.org jglover@dnr.state.ga.us Runners and walkers will get to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as they pass around the lake and through the park. Meet at Group Shelter #1 at 8:30am.

06/06/2009 Uptown Rhodes Race 5K 5K Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 GA Mary Railey Binns 404-885-7812 404-875-2205 http://www.georgiatrust.org/whatsnew/rhodes_race_09.htm mrbinns@georgiatrust.org

6/7/2009 XTERRA Georgia Deep South 15K Trail Run 15K Dauset Trails, Jackson, Ga. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com Please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com for additional information.

06/13/2009 The Yahoola Creek Run For Kids 5k / 1 Mile Yahoola Creek Park in Dahlonega Georga Sally 706-867-0077 http://dumc5krunwalk.angelfire.com/ dumc5krunwalk@gmail.com For those who would love to run or run/walk there will be a 5K starting at 7:30 am. There will be a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starting at 8:15 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! For more information and registration form, please visit our website.

06/20/2009 2009 Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia Magnolia Run 4k, 1k Perimeter Mall GA 404-527-7155 http://www.rungeorgia.com/magnoliarace.html The 26th Annual Magnolia Run includes a four-mile run and one-mile fun run/walk, hosted annually in June at Perimeter Mall to bring awareness and support to EFGA. It also provides one of the fastest warm ups to the Big Race on July 4. This is a great way to spread the work about the resources available at the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. Last year, over 600 runners participated and all proceeds went directly to help fund support groups, educational programs, children�s camps and medications for those in need. Come out for a fun-filled morning of exercise, good company philanthropy!

06/20/2009 Blake Gammill Run 5k, 10.5k, 1 mile Boundary Waters Park 5000 Hwy 92/166 Douglasville, GA 30135 Georgia Billy Lashley 678-873-6720 DCRR.CLUBEXPRESS.COM blashley@sheriff.douglas.ga.us

6/28/2009 XTERRA Georgia Silver Comet 10K Trail Run 10K Paulding Co., Georgia. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com For additional information please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com

1/17/2009 Buzzard Day Road-Kill Run 10k run/5k walk Reed Bingham State Park Adel, Georgia Georgia Jennifer 229-896-3551 229-896-2052 www.gastateparks.org jglover@dnr.state.ga.us This run/walk takes visitors through the park and Coastal Plain Nature Trails. After the run, stick around for the other activities for Buzzard Day!

07/18/2009 Homespun 5K Race 5K Silver Comet Trail in Downtown Rockmart GA Ashley Bratcher 770 -684 - 4070; 770 - 265 - 2045 www.crossviewcc.com ashleyb@crossviewcc.com The Race will start at 8:00 am. Race day registration will start at 7:15 am and we ask that all runners are arrive no later than 7:30 am. Runners can register online for $20.00 at www.crossviewcc.com until Monday, July 6th. Race Day registration will be $25.00. T - shirts will be provided but only guaranteed to those who pre register for the Race. The First United Methodist Church of Rockmart will also be providing breakfast for the runners after the Race. All proceeds will be given to support church planting.

08/29/2009 7th Annual Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park 5k Grant Park, Atlanta, GA GA 404-521-0938 http://gpconservancy.org/node/26 Hundreds of runners will beat the heat and enjoy an early morning run through the historic Grant Park neighborhood when the Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park kicks off the seventh annual Summer Shade festival. Runners, walkers, strollers, rollers and trotters are all welcome to participate on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Proceeds from the Adams 5K benefit the Grant Park Conservancy � the non-profit organization responsible for preserving Grant Park � the city�s oldest public park. Participants can register online at active.com by searching for Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park or stop by Adams Realtors (458 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta 30312) or download an application and mail it in. Visit http://gpconservancy.org/node/26 or www.summershade.org to register. Runners can also register on the day of the race beginning at 7 a.m. More information available by calling 404-688-1222. The 5K Run is the beginning of an entire weekend of fun in Grant Park including the Summer Shade Festival and the Corks & Forks food and wine event.

9/19/2009 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE STERLING STAMPEDE 5K SEPT. 19 5K; Tot Trot Sterling on the Lake Georgia Gail McGee (678) 267-3502. http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1771685&assetId=9E012700-43C0-4E30-9784-F67AF3607D86 southernlivinggail@yahoo.com Runners take your mark for the third annual Sterling Stampede 5K, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Ga. The morning starts with a half-mile �Tree House Tot Trot� at 8 a.m., followed by the Sterling Stampede 5K race at 8:30 a.m. Both races start at the Sterling on the Lake clubhouse, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd. Early registration is $20 for the 5K, $15 for the Tot Trot and $50 for a family of four. Race day registration is $20 for Tot Trotters and $25 for 5K runners. Register on active.com. Pre-registered runners will be entered in a giveaway to win a Road ID bracelet. Proceeds will benefit My Sister�s Place, a safe haven for homeless women and children located in Gainesville, Ga. Directions can be found at www.sterlingonthelake.com. For more information, contact Gail McGee at southernlivinggail@yahoo.com or (678) 267-3502.

9/19/09 4th Annual Roswell Rise n Run 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Hembree Springs Elementary Contact : Vonda Malbrough Address : 815 Hembree Road City : Roswell State : Georgia Zip : 30076 Country : United States Phone : 770.640.0399 x215 Fax : 770.640.9220 Website : www.nfcchelp.org Email : vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org Additional Info : The 5K is a 50/50 crushed gravel/asphalt course that will run on the beautiful Hembree Park grounds and the surrounding quiet neighborhood streets. And kids, run along with your parents for the first 1K that finishes in the Hembree Park playground.

9/19/09 7th Annual East Atlanta Village Strut 5K Run/Walk 5K Brownwood Park, East Atlanta GA eastatlantastrut.com 5k@eastatlantastrut.com People of all ages are invited to participate in this lively day in East Atlanta Village. The event starts off with a five kilometer race. Besides this main event, there is a parade, a market, food stalls, art stalls, and live music for more fun. The perfect family event! To register for the 5K race visit active.com or visit eastatlantastrut.com for more details. See you at the Strut!

9/20/2009 XTERRA Georgia Rock Hawk 5K / 10K Trail Run 5K / 10K Eatonton, Ga. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com For additional information please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com

9/26/09 Celebration of Hope 5K and 2 Mile Walk White Columns Country Club, Milton Georgia Lisa Coloe 770 664-5200 www.whitecolumnscountryclub.com lcoloe@heritagegolfgroup.com Race through beautiful White Columns in Milton GA. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Race begins with a balloon release dedication honoring or remembering a loved one. All participants receive a tee shirt and goodie bag. $25 5K Race $15 2 Mile Walk Register: www.whitecolumnscountryclub.com (look for link to Celebration of Hope to register online) or download mail-in registration form.

10/3/2009 Ted's Montana Grill Bison Stampede 5K and one-mile fun run Ted's Montana Grill, 133 Luckie St., near Centennial Olympic Park Georgia Racing Solutions (770) 518-8002 www.tedsmontanagrill.com runatlanta@bellsouth.net Runners, make your mark for the Ted�s Montana Grill Bison Stampede on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. The second annual 5K starts at 9 a.m., with a one-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. Both races start at Ted�s Montana Grill headquarters in downtown Atlanta, 133 Luckie St., near Centennial Olympic Park. A race party with music, complimentary food, runners showcase and prizes follows the events. Register on active.com, http://tiny.cc/F21CB. Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $15 for children 14 and under, and a family of four is $55. Race day registration is $25 for adults, $15 for children. Proceeds from the Bison Stampede benefit the Captain Planet Foundation, The Clean Air Campaign, the Georgia Conservancy and the PATH Foundation. For information, contact Racing Solutions at (770) 518-8002 or runatlanta@bellsouth.net. www.tedsmontanagrill.com.

10/3/2009 XTERRA Fall Fitness 5K Trail Run 5K Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, Gwinnett Co., Georgia. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com For additional information please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com

10/09/09 Southern Odyssey Relay 200miles Athens, Georgia to Roswell, Georgia Georgia Patricia Burke 301.466.9935 www.SouthernOdysseyRelay.com patty@odysseyrelays.com What: The Southern Odyssey Relay of Georgia When: Our inauguration relay race is scheduled for October 9th and 10th of this year! Where: Our event will start in Athens, Georgia and finish in Roswell, Georgia Why: Because you will never have more fun while out on a run! Who: You may have heard of us...we have two successful races; the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay and the American Odyssey Relay (which you may have read about in this month's Runner's World).

10/10/2009 Run for Research 10K, 5K and Fun Run Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Georgia Kelly Such (404) 253-3849 http://www.runforresearchatlanta.com/ kelly.such@fourseasons.com Four Seasons Run for Research is sponsored by Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and raises money annually for the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Health System. Run for Research features a timed and certified 10k, a 5k Walk Run and a Fun Run. $20.00 for pre-registration $25.00 for same day registration $15.00 for children 12 and under $55 for family pack (2 adults/2children) Team of 10 people or more is $15.00

10/17/2009 Boluder Dash 5k 5k Lafarge Quarry at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming GA Alex Gubbins 770-887-6461 770-781-8800 www.boulderdash5k.com agubbins@cummingforsythchamber.org The Healthcare Association of Forsyth County will host the First Annual Boulder Dash 5k at Lafarge Quarry on October 17th at 9:00 am. . Sponsored by Lafarge, Northside Hospital-Forsyth, and Northeast Georgia Heart Center, this is a 5k run/walk as you have never imagined. As one of only 2 races in the US that take place in a quarry-this is a unique experience that allows you to race or walk through an environmentally responsible, operational hard rock quarry. See the working quarry face, the ancient rock deposits, the massive equipment that processes it, and the natural surroundings, as you take the challenge of the Boulder Dash 5k. Featuring a T-shirt design contest, awards for Fastest Team, Fastest HOA, Fastest Physician, and many more �.this event will attract corporate sponsored teams and individuals from Forsyth and surrounding counties. The race start will be at Northside Hospital-Forsyth and will continue through the quarry. At the Finish Line, Lafarge will also host a Fall Fest inside the quarry. Featuring Live music, Petting Zoo, food vendors, kid activities and more. For those interested in helping with the event, volunteer opportunities can be found at Hands on Forsyth. Registration for the race can also be made online at http://www.active.com/http://www.active.com/ www.active.com or at www.BoulderDash5k.com. If interested in Sponsoring this event, please agubbins@cummingforsythchamber.org.

10/17/2009 The Monster Dash Family 5K and Little Goblins Run 5K Atlanta's historic Grant Park Georgia Sonia Fuller 404.660.1261 www.GPCP.org sffuller@bellsouth.net Pre-registration on Active.com and GPCP.org ends on Oct. 14. Strollers, walkers and costumes all welcome.

10/17/2009 2nd Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century Benefiting Athens Area Habitat for Humanity 6, 31, or 62 mile course options Ride starts and finishes at Terrapin Brewery in Athens (265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA) Georgia Jessica Thacker 706/208-1001 www.athenshabitat.com events@athenshabitat.com 2nd Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century Featuring a Terrapin Beer Tour Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:00am Where: Ride starts and finishes at Terrapin Brewery in Athens (265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA) Course: This is a metric century ride with two course options, 62 miles and 31 miles. The ride starts/finishes at Terrapin and winds through scenic Clarke County. There is also a Family Fun ride option (6 miles). Family Festival: Bring everyone for a family friendly event including children's activities, food, and drinks! There will also be a Velo Swap. Gambler: Participate in the Gambler, an entertaining twist to a regular ride! Start with a playing card, gather three on the ride at checkpoints with refreshments, and the final card will be given at the finish-the cyclist with the best hand wins a prize. Registration: $30 per person before October 10, 2009; $35 after. Entry fee for family fun ride is $10 regardless of group size (does not include shirt). Register by mailing completed form (make checks payable to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity) or online at www.active.com. Registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 am on 10/17. For riders 21+, registration includes t-shirt, special edition Terrapin pint glass, and Terrapin tour. For participants under 21, registration includes a t-shirt and water bottle. For additional information contact Athens Area Habitat at 706-208-1001.

10/18/2009 Dirty Spokes Ekiden Trail Race 40K 40K Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com For additional information please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com

10/24/2009 The Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network 5K Walk Atlanta GA Gina Sorial 1-800-409-2544 www.torch-relay.org cmn@torch-relay.org The Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network is an event where participants walk, run and cycle at events throughout the country to raise money for their local Children's Hospital. Register at www.torch-relay.org for the 5K Walk in Atlanta at the King & Queen Office Tower Complex/Perimeter Center and you�ll be helping Children�s Healthcare of Atlanta. Then join us afterwards for a fun party at the Miracle Village.

10/24/2009 Rochelle Lions Farm Appreciation Race 5K, 1 mile 2nd Avenue, Rochelle Georgia Johnny King 229-365-2466 kenmac47@yahoo.com Run in small town on quiet town streets. $15 advance, $20 race day. Tee shirts to all entrants. Part of all day event.

10/25/2009 PartnershipsInAction Run & Walk 5K Centennial Olympic Park Georgia Sabreena Jiwani 678-405-4500 www.partnershipsinaction.org/5K atlanta@partnershipsinaction.org Register online now and save $5! We live in a world where 1.3 billion people live on less than one dollar a day. As global citizens, you can become part of the solution to alleviate global poverty and play an active role in helping communities become self-sufficient. Thanks for your support!!

10/31/2009 SkirtChaser 5k Series Event 5k Hutchinson Island Georgia Beth Murphey 877 681 RACE (7223) www.skirtchaser5k.com beth@redrockco.com The SkirtChaser 5k Series Event is coming to Savannah, Georgia this coming Saturday, October 31, 2009! Ladies are you ready to race a 5k wearing a Skirt?! Chased by guys!? That would be a yes! Ladies get a three minute head start on the men in this exciting 5k race! Ladies also receive a SkirtSports Skirt when signing up! Men will take home an awesome SkirtChaser T-Shirt! Guy or Gal-Either one to cross the finish line first will take home $500 cash! First couple to cross the finish line will take home a pair of Native Sunglasses! Who will the winner be?! A Skirt or SkirtChaser?! Come join us at the SkirtChaser Block Party afterwards for Free beer, food, drinks, live entertainment, dating games, a SkirtSports fashion show and so much more! Go to www.skirtchaser5k.com now and sign up! Hurry there are limited entries!!

11/1/2009 Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Race for Research 5K Run/Walk Virginia Highlands-Manuel's Tavern (602 N. Highland Ave) Georgia Amelia Lewis 203 652 0215 www.mmrfrace.org/atlanta lewisa@themmrf.org 7 AM Registration 830 AM Start $20 Preregistration $25 Day of

11/8/2009 XTERRA Georgia Battle At Big Creek 4.5 mile / 9.0 mile Trail Run 4.5 mile / 9.0 mile Big Creek Trails, Roswell, Georgia. Ga Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 N/A www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com For additional information please go to: www.dirtyspokes.com

11/29/2009 XTERRA Georgia Victoria Bryant State Park 10K Trail Run 10K Victoria Bryant State Park Georgia Tim Schroer 404-310-3628 www.dirtyspokes.com tim@dirtyspokes.com

12/05/2009 4th Annual December Dash 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park 10K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Augusta Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1791419 danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org 10K Cross country course runs through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park woods and wetlands. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets. Water station on route. Water and fruit at finish. Proceeds benefit Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to promote stewardship of natural resources through education, research, and public outreach. Male female overall prizes. Small prizes in top three of thirteen age groups.

12/05/2009 UGA Habitat for Humanity's 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K 5K Stegeman Coliseum on UGA Campus in Athens Georgia Justin Bargeron 478.377.0305 uga.edu/habitat jb2020@uga.edu Registration is $15 including a t-shirt. Family of 4 registration is $50. Registration begins at 8AM with the race beginning at 9AM. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity home in the Athens area.

12/12/2009 Frosty Falcon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 5K/1 Mile Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 GA http://www.daculacrosscountry.com/index.php momofhps@yahoo.com All proceeds go to support the Dacula High School Cross Country teams (boys and girls). The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 am, while the 5K begins at 8:45 am. Cost of early registration is $15; race-day cost is $20. For directions and more information visit our website.

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