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About the Race
The race is a unique run/walk presented by Foundations Recovery Network of Atlanta and Talbott Recovery. Our 6K (3.728 mile) course winds through Brook Run Park of Dunwoody, GA. Foundations Recovery Network’s mission is to be the leader in evidence-based, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through clinical services, education and research.
The Heroes in Recovery movement started because, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20 million people needed substance abuse treatment last year and did not receive it. About 10 million Americans did not receive needed mental healthcare. The stigma associated with substance abuse and mental health disorderscreates a significant barrier to individuals and families seeking help. It takes a heroic effort to live clean and sober each day, and Heroes celebrates that effort. The sixth kilometer separates a Heroes 6K race from a typical 5K to symbolize the extra effort it takes to sustain recovery. The six kilometers also represent the six letters in the word HEROES.
REGISTRATION*
Download Printable Registration
- Early Registration: $25.00 (through May 2, 2016)
- Registration: $30.00 (through July 1, 2016)
- Late Registration: $35 (through July 22, 2016)
- Race Day Registration: $40 (July 23, 2016)
- Wag & Run- Get a Bandana for K9 Participant:$5 (through July 22, 2016)
- Virtual Runner: $25 (through July 22, 2016)
- Virtual Runner / Walker Participation:If you can’t join us in Atlanta for the Heroes In Recovery 6K, run/walk 6 kilometers virtually! Please complete your 6K run/walk by the end of the week following our Atlanta, GA Heroes in Recovery 6K and email us a verification. This can be a screen shot of your MapMyRun workout, a pic of your watch/gps results, a selfie at your finish, etc- and we’ll mail your swag the following week! Please send emails to [email protected] and include your preferred mailing address.
*We do not offer registration refunds under any circumstance.
Awards
You may only qualify to win in one category and must be present to receive your award.
Overall Male and Female Winners
First Place – $150
Second Place – $130
Third Place – $120
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place – $100
*If you are 40+ years old and are the fourth overall person to cross the finish line – you will be placed as the Overall “Almost Podium” Fourth Place winner.
Overall Masters (40+) Male and Female Winners
First Place – $100
Second Place – $75
Third Place – $50
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place – $25
Other award categories – Age Group Awards Male/Female:
10 and 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Each Participant will receive:
- A Finisher’s Medal upon crossing the Finish Line!
- Tech Shirt (Women’s/Men’s Specific)
- Post Race Nutrition
Virtual Runner / Walker Participation:
If you can’t join us in Atlanta for the Heroes In Recovery 6K, run/walk 6 kilometer virtually! Send us your picture of participation and/or watch/GPS results of your 6K experience wherever you are and we will send you your finisher’s medal and commemorative race tech shirt!
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 21, 2016: Pre-Packet Pick-Up/Walk-Up Registration
- Location: Road Runner Sports – Alpharetta
- 2140 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Time: 2pm – 7pm
Friday, July 22, 2016: Pre-Packet Pick-Up/Walk-Up Registration
- Location: Road Runner Sports – Atlanta
- 3756 Roswell Rd, NE Suite 16, Powers Ferry Square, Atlanta, GA 30342
- Time: 2pm – 7pm
Saturday, July 23, 2016:
- Location: Brook Run Park
- 4770 George Way S, Dunwoody, GA
- Event Opens: 7:00 AM
- Race Start Time: 8:00 am
- Award Ceremony: 9:15 am
Be mindful of the weather – start hydrating a minimum of two weeks prior to the event and consider carrying a personal hydration device. There will also be water stations on the course. Must be present to receive award.
Race Course
6K (3.728 mile) certified course in Brook Run Park. Certification number on USATF GA15063WC
General Course Description
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The runners start near Pavilion Drive. Taking a right against traffic on Georgia Way South to turn around at near trail head to loop through Memorial parking lot to head back and past start line area toward dead end of Georgia Way S to turn around and head to Dunwoody Trailway off Georgia Way South. Continue to follow Dunwoody Trailway loop taking a left on Georgia Way South to repeat the U-shaped memorial parking lot entrance/exit to the Finish just off Pavilion Drive.
Be a Volunteer
Interested in helping out at the Heroes 6K Run/Walk in Atlanta, GA? Volunteers have the option to run the race, too! Each volunteer will receive a Heroes volunteer shirt at check-in.
The 2016 Charity Beneficiary
The charity beneficiary for the 2016 Heroes in Recovery 6K is MARR’s Right Side Up (RSU), which offers long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment for women with dependent children under the age of 13. Women need a safe, structured environment to develop the skills necessary to achieve lasting recovery. RSU’s services are designed to help clients obtain employment, restore relationships with their loved ones, retain and/or regain custody of their children, give birth to drug-free infants and become valuable, productive members of the community. MARR continues to set the standard in long-term, gender-specific addiction treatment for chemically dependent men and women. Dedicated staff members are committed to bringing each client lifelong recovery through intensive, high-quality programs that are centered on the therapeutic community model. They walk with clients for life.
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