Wag Wag, Pant Pant…

Newtown park is one of the best parks

we've ever seen for dogs! 

So to celebrate the great spring weather, we're having a 5K just for Fido and you!  Come out to Newtown park for a dog friendly 5K.  You can bring your dog, or leave them at home.  We'll get the dogless started at 8:30 am sharp, and the dogs (accompanied by their humans) will start at 8:35 am.  Tech shirts & great awards to the top 3 overall M/F, top 3 overall master's M/F, over Grand Master's M/F, overall Sr. master's M/F, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year age groups.  Awesome course that's fast & scenic and all in the park.

Event details and schedule

Event Beneficiary

We're going to stay in line with the dog theme, and be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Atlanta Humane Society.

Course & Timing

We're in North Georgia, and there's not much that anyone can call flat & fast.  It's not to hilly, and it's pretty…The entire course is inside the park, so it's super kid friendly.

Awards & Goodies

We have awards for the top 3 overall M/F, Top 3 overall masters M/F, overall grand master's M/F, overall Sr. master's M'F, and the top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+ for the humans

 

For the dogs...we'll have an awards for the top 3 dogs that cross the finish line. 

 

Awesome upscale moisture wicking shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 4/2, afterwards they're available while supplies last.

Teams!

Yes, you can bring your friends, so grab people you know (or don't know).  Share your morning with other like minded folks and score a great discount

5+...10% off

11+…15% off

21+…20% off

51+…25% off

100+…30% off

 

Your group will also have a chance at earning some additional bling...Awesome trophy to the the fastest team.

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

Top finishers to earn a spot in the championships to be held in Dec. 2016. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...All participants will automatically qualify for FREE entry into the Five Star Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. see event website for details.

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.  All registrations are final, and there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments.

Event Schedule

• April 2 11:59 PM EDT - Deadline to get a guaranteed shirt in your size

• April 8 07:30 AM EDT - Race day registration & check in open

• April 8 08:30 AM EDT - Race Starts

Other Info

• 2017 race registration is open.

• Registration Information.

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