Join the Atlanta Beat in "A Race to Empower A Bold Community"
by The Atlanta Beat - Press Release
01/20/2010 - 01:37 p.m.
Run a 5K or 1 Mile race with Atlanta Beat Players on Saturday, March 13.
KENNESAW, GA (Jan. 18, 2010) – Atlanta Beat General Manager Shawn McGee announced the official registration kick-off for "A Race to Empower A Bold Community."
The Race, sponsored by the Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation, Kennesaw State University Foundation and the YWCA of Northwest Georgia, begins at BrandsMart USA - Kennesaw (Town Center) on Saturday, March 13.
Each race participant will receive one complimentary ticket to an Atlanta Beat game for the 2010 inaugural season and has chance to run alongside Atlanta Beat Women's Professional Soccer players in the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, or Run Mile Dog Run. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Race Day Schedule
6:30am - Registration & Packet Pick-up
8:00am - 5K Run
9:00am - 1Mile Run/Walk
9:15am - 1 Mile Dog Jog
Registration Fees
Timed 5K Run - $30 thru Wednesday, March 10th; $35 on race day
Untimed 5K Walk/Run - $25 thru Wednesday, March 10th; $30 on race day
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - $20 thru Wednesday, March 10th; $25 on race day
1 Mile Dog Jog - $20 thru Wednesday, March 10th; $25 on race day
Phantom Runner - $35 thru Wednesday, March 10th
WANT TO BE A TEAM PLAYER?
Teams of 10+ participants will receive a $2 discount off applicable entry fees. To receive this discount, join an established team online (team captains should create a team when they registed for the race - see details below).
Team Captains
Team captains will first need to create a team by clicking the yellow Create Your Team button below the green Register Now button at the top right corner of the screen. Once you create your team, then you will need to register yourself for the event.
Team Members
Select Register Now from above and pick the Team Registration category (race) that you are registering for. Then select your Team Name from the drop down box on the registration form and continue through the registration process.
What is a Phantom Runner?
Want to support the cause but have to stay home or play soccer? Sign up as a Phantom Runner and the race will mail your well-deserved race shirt after the race.
Directions to the Race:
From I-75 North or South, exit at Chastain Road (exit 271), proceed east (away from Kennesaw State University) to Busbee Drive and turn Right. BrandsMast USA is about 1/2 mile on the right. Look for signs regarding race parking.