Come out and be a part of our 5K in Athens, GA and support Athens Canine Rescue, Inc. Athens Canine Rescue, Inc is committed to working responsibly within our means at all times as we rescue, foster and ultimately find permanent homes for abandoned and unwanted dogs in Georgia.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: Begins at 1PM
5K: Starts at 2PM
2K: Starts at 2:10PM
Awards: Awards will be presented to Overall M/F, Masters M/F, and top three M/F in age groups beginning 10 and under through 75 and over. Each attending dog will also be presented with a prize.
Timing and Results: Finish line management and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted to www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com, www.runningintheusa.com and www.coolrunning.com.
Shirts and Goodies: Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by 9/14/16. Those who register after that date are not guaranteed a shirt or size. There will be plenty of refreshments for both humans and canines.
Course: Both the 5K and 2K courses are run entirely on the Greenway at Sandy Creek Nature Center. It is run on paved surface.
Series Affiliation: The race is part of the 2016 Black Bag Race Series and the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix.
Dog Walk: Dogs participating must be well behaved, on a leash and vaccinated. You must also clean up after your pet before, during and after the race.
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.