About Special Olympics Georgia
The mission of Special Olympics Georgia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.
Event Information
Race Location: Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097
Race Date: Saturday, April 22, 8:00am
Race Day Registration and race day packets (shirt and bibs) pick-up will begin at 6:45am
*Must register by April 15th to get t-shirt*
Who can participate? Anyone who can walk or run.
Parking: Please park at Shakerag Elementary School or River Trail Middle School near Shakerag Park.
The Registration Table will be near River Trail Middle School and this parking lot should accommodate all runners.
This race is Stroller and Dog friendly run! (All dogs must be on a leash)
Also, this 5k is a USATF Certified Course- Eligible as a Peachtree Qualifier!
Awards for the top Male/Female finishers and for each age group (see Race Results page for age groups)
----Divisions----
MALE 9 & UNDER
MALE 10-14
MALE 15-19
MALE 20-24
MALE 25-29
MALE 30-34
MALE 35-39
MALE 40-44
MALE 45-49
MALE 50-54
MALE 55 & ABOVE
FEMALE 9 & UNDER
FEMALE 10-14
FEMALE 15-19
FEMALE 20-24
FEMALE 25-29
FEMALE 30-34
FEMALE 35-39
FEMALE 40-44
FEMALE 45-49
FEMALE 50-54
FEMALE 55 & ABOVE
** Please stick around after the race! We will be giving away tons of Gift Cards to local businesses **