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3rd annual Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K
- Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
- The 2017 Annual Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K Run is our largest fundraiser for Atlanta Lab Rescue. ALR's mission is to rescue Labrador Retrievers and Lab Mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. We average 40-50 dogs in the program at any given time and in our first 7 years, we have rescued over 3000 dogs. Our website is www.atlantalabrescue.com.
Event Summary
• The Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K is a 3.15 mile run that is flat to slightly rolling benefiting the Atlanta Lab Rescue.
• The race will be held on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Al Bishop Softball Complex at Jim Miller Park, which is located at 1082 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008.
• Each runner will run out Al Bishop then take a left on County Services then it will loop back around on County Services and then back down Al Bishop the course is a L shape course.
• Registration fee includes long sleeved dri-fit shirt.
• The 5K will be timed by Elite Race Timing at www.eliteracetiming.com.
• Each participant will receive a race bib with a timing chip.
• Results will be provided at the end of the 5K and will be posted to our website.
• Awards will be provided to the top male and female winners overall, along with winners from each age group by gender, and we'll also have 3 top dog awards!
• The Atlanta Lab Rescue 5k (approximately 3.15 miles) begins and ends at the Al Bishop Softball Complex at Jim Miller Park.
• The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
• Participants will have a timing chip on their bib which ensures accurate finish times for all participants.
• The course begins on Al Bishop road and run straight for down Al Bishop till they reach County Services. Each runner will take a left on County Services run out then there will be a U-turn on County Services where the runners will turn around and run back to Al Bishop where they will take a right and run to the finish line at Jim Miller Park.
Race Day Instructions - Please read all instructions carefully!
Rain or shine this event will take place, but in the event of inclement weather involving lightening or hazardous conditions, please check our website home page at www.atlantalabrescue.com or the Atlanta Lab Rescue Facebook page for up-to-date information.
This is a volunteer run event for a 501(c) non-profit organization. While we appreciate that schedules change and things come up, we have a strict no-refund policy for those registrants who find themselves unable to participate on race day. If you aren't able to participate in the event, we hope you will find some consolation in the fact that this is a fundraiser benefiting dogs in overcrowded shelters that need rescue to save their lives, which we believe is a great cause!
No transfers from year to year or person to person.
No t-shirts will be mailed unless you have signed up as a Phantom Runner.
Race Packet Pick Up-TBD
Event Details and Schedule
Early registration up till October 16th is $30.
After October 16th, the race entry will go up to $35.
Runsignup.com registration will close on November 15th at midnight.
Race day Registration will be $40.
RACE T-SHIRTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST.
If there are any extras on race day, they will be handed out on a first come, first served basis.
Participation Rules
The Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K is open to the community, including: children, strollers and dogs!
Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the race.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times per Cobb County laws.
We encourage the participation of dogs that are accustomed to regular exercise and are well adjusted to crowds and noisy environments with large numbers of people and other dogs.
Dogs must be current on all shots and rabies vaccination.
Dogs must wear an ID Tag.
No dogs in heat and no aggressive dogs.
Dogs must be leashed (6 ft. max length) and in control. No retractable leashes please.
You must pick up after your dog.
A participant can have no more than two dogs under his or her control. Children must be at least 13 years old to participate with a dog without adult supervision.
Strollers are allowed in the race, but for the safety of our runners, we ask that anyone participating with a stroller to please start in the back.
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