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Pass the Torch 5K/10K

EVENTS
  • Pass the Torch 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • Pass the Torch 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Start Time
9:00 AM
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Grant Park
Address
800 Cherokee Ave. SE
CITY
Atlanta
STATE/TERR
Georgia
Zip
30315
COUNTRY
USA
Description
Come on down and help us pass the torch of knowledge to those who need it! This fun and exciting Peachtree Road Race qualifier through Atlanta's historic Grant Park benefits the Global Impact Project whose mission is to provide a free, quality college education to motivated Kenyan women. You won't want to miss this one, so don't let everyone run off and leave you behind!
General Information1Beta Alpha Psi's Pass the Torch 5K/10K benefits the Global Impact Project. The mission of the Global Impact Project is to change the world one scholarship at a time. All proceeds from the race will go directly to providing full college scholarships to motivated, underprivileged Kenyan women.For more information, please visit: www.GSUBetaAlphaPsi.blogspot.comRace Features2---Scenic course through and around Atlanta's beautiful and historic Grant Park ---Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K course ---3 race options: 5K, 10K, or 10K Relay (2-person teams; each person runs 5K course once) ---2 Hydration Stations along the race course ---Discounted entry fees for students ---Free parking at Grant Park parking lots convenient to the Start/Finish area in front of Zoo Atlanta and CycloramaMore Features3---Family friendly, walker friendly, and race-stroller friendly atmosphere (for safety, walkers and runners with strollers must start at the back of the pack) ---Colorful t-shirts ---Awards for the following Men's and Women's age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+ ---Awards for the top three finishing teams in the relayEntry Fees and Registration Information4---5K - $25 ($20 for students with valid ID*) ---10K - $35 ($30 for students with valid ID*) ---10K Relay - $45 ($38 for students with valid ID*)---Registration starts at 7:30 AM near the entrance to Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama. *Students must show valid ID at registration to take advantage of student pricing. ---Mail-in registration coming soon. Please visit www.GSUBetaAlphaPsi.blogspot.com for more information.Parking Directions5Please park in one of the 2 Grant Park parking lots located on the east and west sides of the park. The east parking lot will close at 8:45 and re-open when all runners have passed; the west parking lot will remain open during the entire event.Donations6Donations to the Global Impact Project are greatly appreciated and may be made by visiting www.bapgsu.com and clicking on the "Donate to GIP" link on the left side of the page.

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