WEST GEORGIA 15K/5K
Presented by the West Georgia Track Club
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
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Welcome fall racing season with the West Georgia 15k/5k, a classic road race that is sure to be a highlight of your running calendar! Starting and finishing at Carroll County's beautiful John Tanner Park, both the 15k and 5k courses take you on a scenic tour of lakes, country roads, pastures, . . . and hills!
In celebration of the fifth running of the West Georgia 15k/5k, Greater Atlanta Athletes and the West Georgia Track Club are thrilled to announce their collaboration* for the 2018 event! Get ready for the best and biggest West Georgia 15k/5k yet to take place on September 29, 2018! * Complete the 2018 West Georgia 15k and receive a finisher's medal. In addition, if you previously completed the 2018 Rock & Comet 12k and 2018 Panola Mountain State Park 10k, completing the West Georgia 15k earns you the 2018 GAA Treble! Click here for a sneak peek at the West Georgia 15k finisher's medal and full details about the GAA Treble. [Please note West Georgia 5k finishers are not eligible for finisher's medals and the GAA Treble.] * The 2018 West Georgia 15k/5k is an event of the West Georgia Track Club with Greater Atlanta Athletes serving as its race director. Event Sponsors/Partners:
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Prior Year Results, Photos, and Reviews:
Results: 2017: 15k Overall 15k Division 5k Overall 5k Division 2016: 15k Overall 15k Division 5k Overall 5k Division 2015: 15k 5k 2014: 15k 5k Photos: 2017 Photos 2016 Photos 2015 Photos 2014 Photos Reviews: Click Here Views from the Course:
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Location:
John Tanner Park 354 Tanners Beach Road Carrollton, GA 30117 Click here for directions Click here for course map Date and Time: Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Surface: Paved roads and paved park trail with small portion of gravel road USATF Course Certification Information: Both the 15k and 5k courses are USATF-certified courses and official Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Events 15k Course Certification Map and Info 5k Course Certification Map and Info
Weather Policy:
The West Georgia 15k/5k will be 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 the 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 West Georgia 15k/5k. Pets and Skates: For the safety of all participants, pets and skates are not permitted on the course during the West Georgia 15k/5k. |
Event Day Schedule:
7:00-8:00 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration 8:30 a.m. - 5k/15k Start 9:30 a.m. - 5k Awards 10:15 a.m. - Kids Fun Run 10:30 a.m. - 15k Awards 10:45 a.m. - Raffle Entry Fees: 15k: $35 thru Aug. 29; $40 Aug. 30 - Sept. 27; $45 race day 5k: $25 thru Aug. 29; $30 Aug. 30 - Sept. 27; $35 race day * Mail-in registration must be received by Sept. 26 * 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 John Tanner Park charges a $5 parking fee Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will take place the morning of the race from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Free Kids Fun Run: A free Kids Fun Run will take place at 10:15 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. * You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award. Raffle: A free raffle will take place following the 15k awards ceremony. * You must be present at the raffle/giveaway drawing to win. |
