Join us for the 4th ANNUAL RUNNING FOR RANKIN 5K and FUN RUN. The race is presented by Caterpillar and everyone that registers for the race will get a very nice Caterpillar Hat - No Shirts. This year we will be running at Oconee Veterans Park in Watkinsville, GA. The entire course will be run inside the park with little to no traffic.
Race day registration and packet pickup: Begins at 7AM
5K Run/Walk: Begins at 7AM
Awards
Unique awards will be given to the Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Grand Masters Male/Female. Age group awards will be given 3 deep in standard age groups beginning with 10 and under to 75 and over.
Timing and Results
Finish line management and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted towww.runningintheusa.com, www.coolrunning.com,
www.active.com, and www.classicraceservices.com.
Series affiliation
The race is part of the 2016 Black Bag Race Series and the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix.
Goodies
NO SHIRTS - But you get a nice Cat Hat.
There will be plenty of refreshments.
The Jeannette Rankin Fund
Award-winning Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and support for low-income women 35 and older to build better lives through college completion. This is one of the few resources available to older students. Jeannette Rankin scholar Tina says, "By continuing my education, I'm conveying a message to my children that we should strive for excellence. Thank you for your support!". For more information, go to www.rankinfoundation.org.
Other Info:
In case of rain, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds.