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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! 

* The 2018 West Georgia 15k/5k is an event of the West Georgia Track Club with Greater Atlanta Athletes serving as its race director.
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Event Sponsors/Partners:

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:
2017 Race Day Video:
2016 Race Day Video:
2016 Interviews:
2015 Race Day Video:
2015 Interviews:
2014 Race Day Video:
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
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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2018 Greater Atlanta Run Series:
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   Creek to Peak 4 Miler
   The Rock & Comet 12k/5k
   Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k
   Boundary Waters XC 5k  
   Ore 4 Miler
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West Georgia 15k/5k
Southside Turkey Trek 5k
Hall of Fame
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Partners
​Mission Statement

​Store
Contact Us
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