Thank you for being part of the 2019 Rock & Comet 12k/5k!
2019 Results: 12k Overall 12k Division
5k Overall 5k Division
2019 Photos: Click Here
2019 Race Day Video:
5k Overall 5k Division
2019 Photos: Click Here
2019 Race Day Video:
THE ROCK & COMET 12K/5K
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
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The Rock & Comet 12k/5k is an awesome course traveling along one of the most scenic sections of the Silver Comet Trail with the 12k taking you through the spectacular 800-foot long Brushy Mountain Tunnel!
* Chip timing! * Finisher Medals! * Awesome shirts! * Awards for top 3 male and female overall, top male and female masters, and top 3 male and female division finishers! * Free photos! * Free kids fun run! * Free raffle with cool prizes! **The Rock & Comet 12k/5k is part of the 2019 Greater Atlanta Run Series. Event Sponsors/Partners:
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Location:
The Beautiful Rock Campground, RV & Music Park 130 Forsyth Lake Road Rockmart, GA 30153 Click here for directions Click here for course map and elevation chart Date and Time: Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Surface: Paved Silver Comet Trail with small section of grass/gravel and paved road at start/finish Event Cap: This event is capped at 275 participants Views from the Course:
Prior Year Results, Photos, and Reviews:
Results: 2018: 12k Overall 12k Division 5k Overall 5k Division 2017: 12k Overall 12k Division 5k Overall 5k Division 2016: Overall 12k and 5k Division 12k and 5k 2015: 12k 5k Photos: 2018 Photos 2017 Photos 2016 Photos 2015 Photos Reviews: Click Here |
Event Day Schedule:
6:30-7:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration 8:00 a.m. - 5k/12k Start 9:00 a.m. - 5k Awards 9:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run 9:45 a.m. - 12k Awards 10:00 a.m. - Raffle Entry Fees: 12k: $40 thru April 11; $45 April 12 - May 5; $50 May 6 - May 10; $55 Race Day 5k: $30 thru April 11; $35 April 12 - May 5; $40 May 6 - May 10: $45 Race Day * Online registration closes May 10 at 9:00 p.m. - Race Day registration takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. the morning of the event * All entry fees are non-refundable * Race entries cannot be transferred to another person * No guarantee of shirt or shirt size with race day registration *** Please note The Beautiful Rock Campground charges a $5 parking fee Packet Pickup Options: You have two options for packet (bib and event shirt) pickup. You can pick up your packet on-site the morning of the run from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Alternatively, we will be having an early packet pickup at Road Runner Sports Marietta from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 (during this time, you can also receive a $10 discount on any $30+ purchase from Road Runner Sports or a 25% discount if you are a Road Runner Sports VIP member. Purchase must be made in store on Early Packet Pickup Day). Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration will take place the morning of the race from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Free Kids Fun Run: A free Kids Fun Run will take place at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the Fun Run will take place the morning of the Run. All Fun Run participants must register prior to participation. Awards: Overall awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall and top male and female masters finishers. Division awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each division. * Please note your finishing place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) for each event of the Greater Atlanta Run Series is based on "gun" time (and not "chip" time). * You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award. Raffle: A free raffle will take place following the 12k awards ceremony. * You must be present at the raffle/giveaway drawing to win. Weather Policy: Greater Atlanta Athletes' events are held rain or shine. However, the occurrence of hazardous weather conditions could result in the delay of the start of the event or postponement of the event to another date, at the race director's discretion. If an event is postponed to another date, there are no refunds and entry fees will be forwarded to the rescheduled date. Strollers: Strollers are permitted in the Rock & Comet 12k/5k. Pets and Skates: For the safety of all participants, pets and skates are not permitted on the course during Greater Atlanta Athletes' events. |
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