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Race for Freedom 5K & 1M Run/Walk
Rome, GA
City Location
Floyd County
Apr 13, 2024 - Saturday
5K, 1M run
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    Run for Freedom 5K & 1M Run/Walk

    Saturday, April 13th, 2024
    Rome, GA

    5K 8:00am
    1Mi. 8:50am

    Please join us for the Inaugural "Run for Freedom 5K /1M Health Walk!"  The race will be held Sat., April 13th at 8:00 AM and will serve to raise funds in support of Heart's Cry Ministry.

    Hearts Cry Ministry is a Christ-centered, long-term residential restoration program for victims coming out of sexual abuse & trauma. With Heart’s Cry’s recently opened drop-in house for homeless or displaced women, we are able to provide a safe place for them to shower, wash clothes, take a nap, enjoy a hot meal, pick up snacks & hydration, express their needs, and receive mentorship.

    The 5K is a USATF-certified course [GA21022WC] and is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

     

    OUR MISSION: To provide a safe environment for the mental, physical, and spiritual healing of sexual abuse victims.

     

    Race Registration Fees:

    *$30 5K Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $40 Day of Race
    *$25 1M Run/Walk Entry Fee / $35 Day of Race

    WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE but NOT RUN/WALK THE RACE??   Be 'Ghost Runner' and sign up that way.  No shirt, no problem.  DONATE to HELP.

    Race Route:

    * This certified 5K Course is both fast and scenic, travelling along the beautiful Oostanaula River before finishing back in Ridge Ferry Park where it starts.

    * The 1 Mile run/walk will start and finish in Ridge Ferry Park.  

    Parking:

    Parking is available at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA 30161

    Race Day Schedule of Events:

    6:30 AM Race Day Registration Opens
    7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
    8:00 AM 5K Start Time

    8:50 AM 1M Start Time
    9:15 AM Awards Presentation 

    Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:

    Held at GoGo Running on Friday, April 12th from 10:00AM--7:00PM
    Location: 1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165

    5K Awards:

    Special Awards will be given to the following: 
         *Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
         *Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
         *Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&Over

    1M Awards:

    Medals will be given to the following: 
         *Top 3 Overall Males and Top 3 Overall Females

    Please note, this is a rain or shine event.

    Professional Timing:

    This race will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC using the latest RFID technology.  Results will be posted after the race at www.wire2wirerunning.com

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  • Added to our Directory
    Jan 9, 2024
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 9, 2024
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