Georgia Festivals In Georgia

03/03/07 The Azalea Festival Century Bike Ride 2007 Fully Supported ride with SAG stops; 107 mile course with cutoff for 76 miles; Valdosta GA Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007 Registration: Sign-In at South Lowndes from Noon - 6p.m. Friday, March 2nd; Registration morning of ride at 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Time: Mass starts at South Lowndes (6440 Ocean Pond Avenue; Lake Park, GA) at 8:00 a.m. Fee: $25.00 Location: Start and Finish at South Lowndes Recreation Complex, Lake Park, Georgia Routes: Fully Supported ride with SAG stops; 107 mile course with cutoff for 76 miles; shorter routes of 49 and 29 miles. All routes are flat and moderately rolling. T-shirts: All participants will receive a short sleeve T-shirt; Note: On-site showers and camping will be available; helmets are required for ride.

03/10/07 Azalea Festival 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile Valdosta Georgia Sirocus Barnes (229)333-1861 (229)333-1894 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com When: Saturday March 10, 2007 Where: Start and Finish at Valdosta State Recreation Center (1500 Sustella Avenue; Valdosta, GA 31698) Entry Fee: $20.00 Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run 8:30 a.m. 5k Run 9:30 a.m. Awards Ages: 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80 and over Contact Info: Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com

3/17/2007 Southern Pride Ag Ride 23, 48, 62, 106 Screven Georgia Heather Altman Wayne Co. Tourism Bd. 912.427.2028 912.427.2778 www.sparide.com >www.waynetourism@gmail.com> 9 mile family route available by request at registration time. SAG on all routes; rest stops every 11 - 14 miles. Pizza and salad lunch included in registration. Registration $25 thru March 10; $30 after. Routes travel through agricultural areas of Wayne and Appling Counties. Some rolling hills when routes travel close to Altamaha River. Helmets required. All routes start and end in Screven at the Grace Community Center

3/17/07 Patty's Peach Pace 5K/1 Mile Fun Run Fort Valley GA Kate Whiting (478)825-6466 (478)825-6452 whitingk@uga.edu

3/17/07 Run for the Children 5K/ 1mile Fun Run/Walk Historic Downtown Canton Georgia Valerie Lowery 7707202067 www.riverfest.org runforthechildren@yahoo.com

3/24/07 Run for Victory 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K & 1 mile Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, 211 Kirkley Road, Tyrone, GA 30290 GA Jason Brady 770.301.2985 www.olvpatriots.org jason.brady@turner.com 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 am and 5K starts at 9:00 am. Registration fee is $15 through Friday, March 16. After deadline, registration is $20. Packet pick up is from 4 pm-7 pm, Friday, March 23 Awards will be given to all participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run and for top 3 M/F in each age group and overall M/F in the 5K.

3/31/07 NCAA Road to the Final Four 5K 5K Centennial Olympic Park Georgia Skip Breeser (770) 518-8002 (770) 518-8002 www.atlanta.net/finalfour or www.active.com racingsolutions@bellsouth.net Random drawing after the race for Final Four tickets (Must be a registered participant and present to win). Free Admission to the NCAA Hoops Experience refreshed by Coca Cola at the Georgia World Congress Center March 31st to April 2nd with your race number.

03/31/2007 Melanie Reynolds 5K/8K Fun Run/Walk 5k/8k Stonecrest Mall Parkway Georgia Vanessa 404-927-0979 www.iotaetazeta.org iotaetazeta@yahoo.com Benefiting The Melanie Reynolds Kidney Transplant Fund

4/21/07 6th Annual Swamp Stomp 5K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia Georgia Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 www.naturalsciencesacademy.org danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org One of Georgia/Carolina's most scenic races! Run past woods and wetlands in Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Mild changes in elevation. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets, please. Water station on route. Dry condition through woods; wet condition course around wetlands on gravel-covered berms. Enjoy Earth Day CSRA after the race from 10am to 2pm!

4/21/07 Darien River Run 5K Oak Grove Intermediate School, 500 Green Street, Darien GA 912-437-7401 www.mcintoshcounty.com Darienriverrun07@yahoo.com Race-day registration begins at 7:15AM. Race begins at 8:00AM. Flat race course runs through historic downtown Darien and the beautiful Darien waterfront. Awards to top three male and female in age divisions. The Darien River Run is part of Darien's Annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival -- fun all weekend for the entire family! Registration available via mail and online through Active.com.

4/28/07 JONQUIL CITY JOG 5K SMYRNA GEORGIA GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR INFO AND SIGN UP http://smyrnacity.com/index.php?customernumber=779835458573&pr=Jonquil_City_Jog THIS IS A FAST AND FLAT 5K (MAYBE THE FASTEST IN GEORGIA) AND IS KIND OF THE UNOFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY FOR SMYRNA'S JONQUIL FESTIVAL. RUNNERS GET T-SHIRTS. WINNERS GET KEY LIME PIES/RIBBONS/AWARDS. LAST YEAR THERE WERE ONLY 900 RUNNERS. IT IS A VERY NICE COURSE. ALL THE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO SIGN UP CAN BE FOUND HERE - http://smyrnacity.com/index.php?customernumber=779835458573&pr=Jonquil_City_Jog

4/28/07 5th Annual Oh Nellie 5K Trail Fun Run Emory University, Lullwater Park, 1463 Clifton Road NE Atlanta Georgia Cynthia Beckles 404-727-6917 Active.com cbeckle@emory.edu

5/6/07 Lauren's Run - A Run / Walk benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer 5K / 2K / Tot Trot Atlanta - Piedmont Park Georgia Erin 770-986-0035 770-986-0038 www.curechildhoodcancer.org erin@curechildhoodcancer.org 5K begins at 8:00 am

5/19/07 Run the R.U.N.: Russian & Ugandan Needs 5k and 1 mile Georgia Industrial Children's Home Georgia runtherun@yahoo.com The race is a 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on grass. All proceeds go directly to orphans in Russia and Africa.

05/26/2007 Downtown Dash at Dusk 5k Downtown Canton-151 Elizabeth Street Georgia David Reed 770-479-9462 Bethanyplacehome.org reed5997@bellsouth.net A family event at the square featuring Ravenwood bluegrass band and vendors with samples. At dusk, the candle luminated streets of downtown Canton come alive with runners! After the race, Kayson's grill is feeding everyone that participated along with the families of the runners. This will be a wonderful family night. Please come out to support Bethany Place, a home for unwed mothers and children. Bethany Place is a non-profit transitional home for single women and unwed mothers who desire to break the cycle of their past and to heal the wounds of fear and low self worth. Through education, a positive home atmosphere, discipline and responsibility, it is the focus of Bethany Place to educate such women to become productive, secure and financially stable members of society through hard work, dedication and determination. To date, Bethany Place has housed over 1100 women and children.

5/26/07 Race For Champions 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run Lullwater Park, Emory University Georgia Jessica Bennett 770-414-9390 E. 107 7702168339 www.specialolympicsga.org jessica.bennett@specialolympicsga.org The Race For Champions is a fundraiser which benefits Special Olympics Georgia and coincides with the State Summer Games held at Emory University. Each race participant (5K and Fun Run) will receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag. The race registration and start point is at Druid Hills High School with registration at 7:00 and the 5K beginning at 7:30am. Awards will be given by gender and age group for the 5K race. There will also be raffle prizes drawn at the finish line! The price increases after online registration closes so register at www.active.com today!

5/28/07 Celebrate America 5K/10K Race 5K/10K Mansell Road & Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia Georgia Gary Jenkins 678/795-0115 770/319-6270 www.ajwc.net karen.daniel@interfaceglobal.com 12th Annual Celebrate America Memorial Day 5K/10K Get your running shoes ready, get set for some fun and go for the gold on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the Celebrate America Memorial Day Run. This race was organized by the Alpharetta Junior Woman’s Club in 1996 before the Atlanta Olympics to help instill a sense of community spirit and patriotism on this national holiday. The proceeds of this year’s race will help several local charities, including Canine Assistants and DreamPower. Canine Assistants trains and provides service dogs to children and adults with disabilities or other special needs. DreamPower offers therapeutic equestrian programs, hippotherapy and carriage driving to children and adults with special needs. The starting time will be 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. The races are U.S. Track & Field certified and the 10K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The course begins and ends at the intersection of Mansell Road and Northpoint Parkway in Alpharetta. Early registrants are guaranteed to receive a thick T-shirt with a patriotic design. A limited number of T-shirts will be available on the day of race. Registration forms are available online at www.active.com. The entry fee for applications received by May 19 are $20.00. Entry fees after that date and on day of race are $25.00. If you have any questions, please call Gary Jenkins of Pacesetters P.R. at (678) 795-0115 or the Alpharetta Junior Woman’s Club at (770) 740-2648.

6/9/07 St Paul UMC Grant Park 5K & 1 Mile Run 5K & 1 Mile Run St Paul UMC, 501 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 Atlanta Jack Warner 404-992-5336 404-962-8121 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1442819 jack_warner@invesco.com DESCRIPTION Come join the fun Saturday morning, June 9, for the 2nd annual St. Paul UMC 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. COURSE The start & finish will be at St. Paul UMC, located at 501 Grant St SE; Atlanta, GA 30312. The course will run through Historic Grant Park, AtlantaЎ¦s oldest park. INFORMATION ѓз Contact Jack Warner at 404.992.5336 or jack_warner@invesco.com ѓз Online registration: www.active.com ENTRY FEE AND REGISTRATION ѓз $17 (5K) and $12 (1 Mile) for pre-registered participants (online pre-registration until 6/7/06; by mail postmarked by 6/1/06) ѓз $20 (5K) and $15 (1 Mile) for race-day participants (registration is from 7am - 7:45am) BENEFIT St. Paul United Methodist Church is celebrating over a century in its Grant Park building. All proceeds will benefit the St. Paul Building Fund and used for much needed repairs, restoration, and preservation of this historic landmark. www.stpaulgrantpark.org AWARDS Top finisher prizes awarded by Spikes Running Company, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Ste 168 Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: (770) 645-1115 Website: www.spikesrunning.com

6/9/07 Running With The Stars 5K and 1 mile 5K and 1 mile Hiram Georgia Jim Bellon 770-833-9399 www.runningstarstrack.com misterub@earthlink.net Races begin and end on the silver comet trail at Seaboard trailhead.

06/16/07 CADENCE BANK 5k 5K and 1k kids run Blairsville GA Barrry Brown 706-379-2092 www.brodi.net/pupstrut barry@brodi.net Course loactated in scenic Blairsville GA, in the north Georgia Mountains.Trail is made up rock, pavement and mulch.Both 5k and 1k run along creek.All proceeds go to the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter - Serving Towns and Union Counties.

6/17/07 RYKA Iron Girl Atlanta Women's Triathlon 1/3 Mile Swim - 18 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run Atlanta, GA - Lake Lanier Islands Georgia 727-942-4767 www.irongirl.com info@irongirl.com This event includes: · A beautiful lake swim, followed by a rolling bike course and picturesque run. · A safe, USAT-certified course for all inspired Iron Girls. · Custom age-group awards for the top three finishers in each category. Amenities Include: · Personalized race bibs featuring each participant’s first name, a RYKA performance technical shirt (new color), chip timing, a chance to win exciting post-race giveaways, plenty of delicious food at the post-race catered Breakfast Cafй, a one-of-a-kind Iron Girl finisher’s medal, entertaining music and much more. Prices: Women's USAT Member: $75.00 Women's Non USAT Member: $85.00 Youth Ages 17 - 14 USAT Members: $75.00

7/21/2007 Run With The Tigers 5k Trail Run 5000m Alcovy High School, 14567 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30014 GA Scott Murphy www.ahsxc.us/race murphy.scott@newton,k12.ga.us This is the inaugural trail run on Alcovy's course.

8/18/07 Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run 20 Level Creek Road Suwanee GA 30024 Georgia Debbie DiMercurio 770-271-4492 www.eteamz.com/nghscc dimercus@bellsouth.net Come join us for a great race! The 9th Annual Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race finishes the last 400 meters on the North Gwinnett Track. You can even watch the finish on our Jumbotron! We have dozens of door prizes.

8/25/07 Fit to Fight 5K and Fun Run 5K and 1 mile fun run Georgia World Congress Center, International Plaza/Red Parking Deck GA amchenry@iafc.org 703-537-4832 703-273-0920 www.iafc.org/5k amchenry@iafc.org Please join us as we promote health and fitness in the fire service with the Fit to Fight 5K sponsored by the INternational Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The race director: Skip Breeser, Racing Solutions, can be reached at 770/518-8002.

9/03/2007 The U.S. 10K Classic Galleria Gardens Georgia Jennifer Daniell 770 414-9390 x 110 770 216-8339 www.us10k.org jennifer.daniell@specialolympicsga.org 10K Run-Walk, 100K Mens Pro Cycling, 10K Womens Cycling Sprint, 10K Inline Skating & Wheelchair Race. Sept. 1 Family Festival and Kid's Classic, Pre-Race Dinner and Concert. Event benefits Special Olympics Georgia, Boys & Girls Clubs, & World Children's Center. Total $75,000 Purse & prize giveaways!

9/15/07 Run for Research Atlanta 10K, 5K, Family Fun Run Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Georgia Kelly Such 404-253-3849 www.runforresearchatlanta.com kelly.such@fourseasons.com Our goal is to raise money to benefit cancer research, educate on early prevention and detection of cancer and encourage community involvement.

9/15/2007 "Fight It! 5K Race" for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund 5K Piedmont Park -- Atlanta Georgia Phil Minnes 404-379-8498 404-521-4245 www.jciatlanta.org phil@jciatlanta.org This is a 5K Race and 1K fun run to raise awareness and support for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (www.bmcf.net) The Mission of BMCF is to provide financial support to young adults, age 18-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal of the BMCF is to help young cancer patients maintain self-respect and minimize the stress of financial challenges related to the illness and its treatment. The fund accomplishes its mission by focusing on daily needs, providing home health care services, temporary housing, rent, insurance, and food. It also covers medical co-payments required by many health care plans.

9/22/07 The Vibha Dream Mile StudentCenter, GeorgiaTech, Atlanta Georgia Keshav 7703096268 www.thedreammile.org atlanta@thedreammile.org Welcome to the 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk event in Atlanta, GA! Event Summary: On September 22nd 2007 Atlantans will take a few miles for a million dreams. This year again the Vibha 5K Bridge Run/Walk will raise awareness to the plight of underprivileged children and proceeds from the event will benefit Vibha and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Georgia and Alabama. Run starts at 8:30am Walk at 8:45am The Dream Mile is Vibha's flagship annual fundraiser. Since 1998, the race has brought hundreds of people together every year, with the common hope of making a child's dream come true. 2007, like any other year, is no exception. Seven Action Centers across the US are

10/06/07 RiverFront Run 5K 101 South Front Street, Albany Georgia Beth Bauer 229-312-1700 229-312-1705 www.riverfrontrun.com beth.bauer@swgacancer.org Cash prizes to top three males and females. Team participation encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition.

10/06/07 Eagle's Classic Road Race 3.1 on and off road Eagle's Landing High School McDonough GA Susann Livingston 770 957 9475 770 914 9789 www.henry.k12.ga.us/elh/web/default.htm slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

10/6/06 Augusta State University Jaguar Jaunt 5K Run/Walk 5K Maxwell Alumni House, ASU Campus, 2339 McDowell Street (Augusta) Georgia Wes Zamzow 706-667-4694 706-737-1439 http://www.aug.edu/alumni/jaguarjaunt/info.html wzamzow@aug.edu The Jaguar Jaunt is a 5K road race through the historic Summerville area and the Augusta State University campus. The race starts and finishes at the Maxwell Alumni House on McDowell Street. All proceeds from the race assist the Augusta State University Foundation in funding academic programs that support the students, faculty, and staff at ASU. The Jaguar Jaunt will begin at 8 a.m. Participants interested in the 5K run/walk can register online at http://www.aug.edu/alumni/jaguarjaunt/info.html. For more information, call 706-667-4694, or visit www.aug.edu/alumni.

10/6/07 Honey Bee Metric Century 62 miles, 32 miles Hahira, GA; Pick In Park; (I-75) Exit 29. Drive East into Hahira. Hahira Pick In Park will be on the right. GA Sirocus Barnes 229-333-1861 www.valdostasportsandevents.com sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com HONEY BEE METRIC CENTURY Hahira, GA – The Honey Bee Festival and Valdosta*Lowndes Recreation, Parks and Community Affairs will be hosting the Honey Bee Metric Century on Saturday, October 6, 2007. The registration begins at 7:30 and mass start at 9:00 a.m. at the Hahira Pick In Park. Participant fee is $25.00. For information, please contact Sirocus Barnes at (229) 333-1861 or sirocus.barnes@mchsi.com or visit www.valdostasportsandevents.com

10/13/07 5th Annual Hi-Hope Challenge 5K Run & Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run Hi-Hope Service Center, 882 Hi-Hope Rd., Lawrenceville, Ga 30043 Georgia Monti Beach 770-963-8694 770-963-0038 www.hihopecenter.org montibeach@hihopecenter.org Proceeds raised help provide comprehensive services to Gwinnett County's citizens with developmental disabilities.

10/27/07 Goblin Run 5k and 1 mile fun run Newnan ga Tommy Miller 770-251-0207 nchistoricalsociety.org nchs@newnanbiz.net Come run though historic Newnan GA in costume. We will have world class elite runners at the race There will be a childrens activity section There will also be an after race party at a local venue

11/10/07 AFA Thank-a-Vet Run and Veterans Day Dedication 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk Museum of Aviation Robins AFB Course (USA TF Certified) Georgia David Cowles 478-327-3476 http://cv-afa.org/ david.cowles@robins.af.mil The Air Force Association (AFA) Carl Vinson Memorial Chapter and POW/MIA Memorial Committee will host the 7th annual Thank-a-Vet Run on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base. Check-in time for the 5K/one-mile run/walk begins at 7:15 a.m. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. The pre-registration fee of $15 covers a T-shirt and refreshments. On-site registration is $20. A picture identification card is required. Interested persons may register on-line at the AFA Web site, http://cv-afa.org/. Proceeds will be dedicated to POW/MIA Memorial Monument, which will be erected at the Museum of Aviation. To date, $110,000 has been raised toward the construction cost of approximately $130,000.

11/22/07 Gobble Jog 5K/10K Marietta Square - 100 Cherokee Street Georgia Brooke Cowen 678-218-4515 770-423-0446 http://www.gobblejog.org/ bcowen@mustministries.org Run Wild for a Great Cause! Thanksging Day, uoin us for ths 5th Annual Gobble Jog featuring a 5K and 10K run/walk, a 1K run/walk, and a tot trot for kids 5 and under. The race benefits MUST Ministries.

12/08/07 2nd Annual December Dash 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park 10K Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Georgia Dana Putnam 706-828-2109 706-828-2129 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1493002 danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org Billed one of Georgia-Carolina's most scenic races. Don't miss a lovely run over grass-covered berms through beautiful wetlands and woods.

12/8/07 1st Annual Community Youth Benefit 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk 3.11 miles Community Bible Church, 2001 Jodeco Rd. Stockbridge 30281 Georgia Misty Brand 404-791-5237 www.communitybiblechurch.com studentministries@communitybiblechurch.com Go to www.active.com to register or print off details and a registration form at our website.

12/08/07 The Mistletoe Run! 5K Alpharetta, GA (Will's Park) Georgia Perception 5 678-566-5035 www.mistletoerun.com run@mistletoerun.com The Mistletoe Run is charity run that sponsors Second Wind Dreams!! Join us in this event to raise awareness for: Second Wind Dreams: An international non-profit organization based locally here in Alpharetta, has the goal of bringing seniors to the fore front of our society to make them feel what they are — special. The program began with the work and passion of P. K. Beville, Ph.D., who co-wrote Second Wind, a heart warming look at the wonderful stories and people within nursing homes. Over the last five years, we have become involved in over 450 facilities in 40 states, Canada and India, changing society’s perception of aging one dream at a time. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss further or answer any questions. Thanks!

3/1/08 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Xduro Distance: 21K Location : Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia State : Georgia Contact : Tim Schroer Phone : 404-310-3628 Fax : Website : www.dirtyspokes.com Email : tim@dirtyspokes.com Additional Info : XTERRA'S first off-road, half-marathon distance Xduro trail run.

3/1/2008 AIDS Walk/ Run Athens, 5k 5k Athens Georgia Patrick Fannon, Co-Director aidswalkrunathens.org aidswalkrunathens@gmail.com We plan to celebrate our first annual AIDS walk and 5k in Athens, Georgia on March 1st. Please come run with us! For mroe information, please visit our website, aidswalkrunathens.org.

3/01/08 4th Annual Bobcat Ramble 5k Milledgeville Georgia Amy Whatley 478-445-7500 478-445-1790 amy.whatley@gcsu.edu Proceeds will be used to establish an endowment for funding an academic scholarshilp to Georgia College & State University for a qualifying Baldwin County student. Route includes university campus and historic downtown Milledgeville.

3/1/08 Berry Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon, 5K Berry College, Rome, Georgia Georgia Allison Hunter 706-346-6223 http://www.berryhalfmarathon.com berryhalf@gmail.com This race is held on the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 28,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. Run among some of Berry's 10,000 deer, enjoy the hospitality of our school/college volunteers, and watch hundreds of kites soaring above as you cross the finish line!

3/14/08 Pi Run Distance: 3.14 miles Location : Baldwin High School State : Georgia Contact : Debbie Barsby Phone : 478-363-0675 Fax : Website : http://baldwin-county-schools.com/bhs/index.htm Email : debbie.barsby@baldwin.k12.ga.us Additional Info : The Baldwin High School Math Department is raising money for scientific calculators for 2008/2009 9th graders. Please join us to help our students! For an application, please see the web site.

3/29/08 Miles For Smiles - Trinity Early Learning Center Distance: 5 K Location : 3003 Howell Mill Road (Corner of Howell Mill & Moores Mill), Atlanta, GA 30327 State : Georgia Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.telcatlanta.org Email : Additional Info : Fund raising event for non-profit Trinity Early Learning Center-

4/5/08 Urban Dare Atlanta GA Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

4/13/08 17th Annual Stray Pet Strut Distance: 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk Location : Lake Lanier Islands State : Georgia Contact : Gwen Trimmer Phone : 7705326617 Fax : 7705380029 Website : http://humanesocietyhallcounty.com Email : gwentrimmer@humanesocietyhallcounty.com Additional Info : Public Service Announcement For Immediate Release Who: Humane Society of Hall County What: 17th Annual Stray Pet Strut/5KRun - 1 Mile Fun Walk Where: Lake Lanier Islands (new location for this event!) When: Sunday, April 13, 2008/Registration @ 12:00 noon/1 Mile Dog Walk starts @ 2:00 pm/5k Run starts @ 2:30 pm Why: 100% proceeds from this annual event benefit the Humane Society of Hall County. Applications are currently available at the Humane Society as well as at a number of local merchants. The fee is $20.00 before 4/11/08 and $25.00 for same day registration. Participants can also obtain pledges from friends, relatives, etc., to further help the animals. Prizes will be awarded in four categories for top pledge forms. This is a Run & See Georgia certified race. Runners will also receive awards three deep male/female in 15 age categories. All walk and run participants will receive a top quality custom designed T-shirt. Only those who preregister are guaranteed T-Shirts the day of race. Pets are invited to participate in walk. They must be current on vaccinations and be leashed and be in proper physical condition. ALL PETS WILL RECEIVE A BANDANA AND A PARTICIPATION RIBBON!! Volunteers needed. If you have any questions on this event or are able to help, please call Gwen at the Humane Society at 770.532.6617 or email gwentrimmer@humanesocietyhallcounty.com.

4/19/08 Gator-Go 5K Distance: 5K Location : Mercer University, Macon State : Georgia Contact : Carl Lewis Phone : 912.816.7007 Fax : Website : http://www.kappasigmaalphabeta.com/page.php?page_id=16928 Email : carl.virgil.lewis@student.mercer.edu

4/19/08 AT&T Real Yellow Pages 5K Run/Walk with Fun Run to benefit MDA Distance: 5K Location : Piedmont Road @ Sidney Marcus Blvd State : Atlanta, GA 30305 Contact : Tori Lemke Phone : 678-406-2371 Fax : Website : http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1552613&assetId=f20998da-6c57-4408-95f0-c596f369ece3 Email : vh9196@att.com Additional Info : LOCATIONS FOR IN-PERSON RACE REGISTRATION & RACE NUMBER PICK-UP BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - Atlanta Cherokee Plaza 3881 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA (404) 816-8488 1/2 mile south of the Brookhaven MARTA station BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - Marietta 1062 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA (770) 579-0444 in East Cobb in the Goldbergs Deli shopping center, 1/2 mile north of Lower Roswell Road The Real Yellow Pages 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

4/19/08 Run for the World 5K Distance: 5K Location : Rome(Downtown) State : GA Contact : Harris York Phone : 7702345775 Fax : 7062345756 Website : www.fpcstudentministries.org/runfortheworld5k Email : harrisy@fpcrome.org Additional Info : Welcome to the Inaugural Run for the World 5K and 1 mile Run/Walk. The Run for the World 5K/1 Mile races will be held right in the heart of Downtown Rome. Run among all Rome has to offer, including over the famous clock-tower hill. Come join us for a morning of fun that is sure to amuse the family and friends. Registration, starting and finish lines are located at "The Crossing"(across from Rome Transit Bus Station, and next to harvest moon). Please visit our website for more information! Race will be held rain or shine. Awards for 5k will be held at 10:00am. Run for the World 5K - $20.00 Run for the World 1 Mile - $15.00 REGISTER AT WWW.ACTIVE.COM

4/19/08 7th Annual Swamp Stomp 5K Distance: 5K Location : Phinizy Swamp Nature Park State : Georgia Contact : Dana Putnam Phone : 706-828-2109 Fax : 706-828-2129 Website : www.naturalsciencesacademy.org Email : danaputnam@naturalsciencesacademy.org Additional Info : Cross country course runs through scenic Phinizy Swamp Nature Park woods and wetlands and has mild changes in elevation. No hard surfaces. No strollers. No pets. Water station on route. Race begins at 8:00am. Register online at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1541993

4/26/08 Hidden River 4th Annual 5K Streak (clothing optional) Distance: 5K run/ 2K walk Location : Hidden River Resort, 855 Reynolds Bridge Road, 15 miles N of Mccleany State : FL/GA Contact : Billie Hatten Phone : 912.843.2603 Fax : Website : hiddenriverresort.com Email : info@hiddenriverresort.com Additional Info : This is the fourth annual 5K clothing optional trail run at Hidden River Resort which is located only 45 minutes form Jacksonville. Clothing optional running events are growing with popularity as a unique and fun change from the typical competitive running event. The race benefits the Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team (G.R.E.A.T.) Rescue of Northeast Florida. There is food, drinks, awards and a 2 K guided nature walk after the race.

4/27/08 Run for a Reason 5K Race/Walk Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Location : Cumming City Park State : Georgia Contact : Jeremiah Walker Phone : 770-757-2559 Fax : Website : http://RunforaReason.googlepages.com Email : RunforaReason@gmail.com Additional Info : This is a 5K Road Race/Walk starting and finishing in the Cumming City Park. This year, all proceeds from the race will be donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. We need YOUR help to raise money! You can help change someone's life by coming out on April 27th and participating. Please visit our website for more details. Time: Race day registration (7:00 AM) Race (8:00 AM) Awards: (9:15 AM) Price: $20.00 (remember, it all goes to charity!) "HOW DO I REGISTER?"- visit our website and print off your entry form. Mail it to the address at the top and your done! Visit our website: http://RunforaReason.googlepages.com See you on race Day!!

5/3/08 Run4Missions.com 5K Distance: 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Mt Zion Baptist Church 7015 Rivoli Road Macon State : GA Contact : lance Merritt Phone : (478) 994-0838 Fax : Website : http://www.Run4Missions.com Email : lance@Run4Missions.com Additional Info : Run4Missions.com 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk to help send students to Patate, Ecuador this Summer. Door Prizes, Homemade Baked Goods, Free Online Photos, Trophies, & Tshirts.

5/3/08 Saratoga 5k Fun Run 5k Lawrenceville GA Robbie Hammett 404-862-8408 678-795-4224 www.saratoga5kfunrun.com rhammett@saratoga5kfunrun.com

5/4/08 Lauren's Run - A Run & Walk Benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer Distance: 5K / 2K / Tot Trot Location : Concourse Office Park - Peachtree Dunwoody Road @ Hammond Drive State : Georgia Contact : Erin Hegeman Phone : 770-986-0035 Fax : 770-986-0038 Website : http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1549461&assetId=d81d20c7-d696-4e5a-879e-982e33b2f564 Email : Erin@curechildhoodcancer.org Additional Info : Register online @ Active.com. Benefiting: CURE Childhood Cancer - Funds will be directed towards CUREs funding of life-saving pediatric cancer research at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine. Bring a picnic blanket & enjoy Piedmont Park all day!! Exercise, Entertainment, Food, T-Shirts, Awards & Prizes.

05/10/08 2008 12th Annual Mountain Ranger Run Distance: 5K/15K Location : 1 Camp Frank D. Merrill Road, Dahlonega State : GA Contact : Pacesetters PR Phone : 678-795-0115 Fax : Website : www.5thrtb.org/rangerrun.htm Email : amythurness@hotmail.com Additional Info : The 12th Annual Mountain Ranger Run Association offers the most challenging and scenic cross-country/trail course that the North Georgia Mountains can provide. This race will be held in conjunction with the 5th Ranger Training Battalion's Open House. The Open House will highlight US Army Ranger combat techniques,military mountaineering, hand-to-hand combat, and static displays.

5/17/08 Leadership Lowndes Class of 2008 Run for the Children Distance: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Children's Advocacy Center in Valdosta State : GA Contact : Emily Browning Phone : Fax : Website : Email : ebrowning@valdostacpa.com Additional Info : More information on the race or the regsitration form can be found under the South Georgia page on www.macontracks.org or on www.runningintheusa.com.

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5/17/08 The Yahoola Creek Run For Kids Distance: 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Location : Yahoola Creek Park, Dahlonega State : GA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http://dumc5krunwalk.angelfire.com Email : dumc5krunwalk@gmail.com Additional Info : For those who would love to run or run/walk there will be a 5K starting at 8 am. There will be a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starting at 8:45 am for those who want to walk,those who are not up to the challenge of running the 5K or those who want to participate with children. JOGGERS, STROLLERS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!

06/14/2008 GA 400 Road Race Distance: 4 mile Location : Lenox Square State : Georiga Contact : Kara Perkins Phone : Fax : Website : www.ga400roadrace.com Email : kperkins@asfmagazine.com Additional Info : Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine GA 400 Road Race 4-mile run and Kids 1K Fun Run Date: June 14, 2008 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Lenox Square Race course: Start & Finish line is at the beautiful Lenox Square mall area. The 4-mile run course runs throughout the Buckhead area, providing a fun, fast course for all. Registration and other information: www.ga400roadrace.com

7/26/08 25th Annual Run for Life Distance: 5K/10K/1 mile Location : 1950 Vaughn Rd, Kennesaw State : GA Contact : Emily Long Phone : 770.528.3580 Fax : Website : www.georgiagames.org Email : ggmktg6@kennesaw.edu

8/2/2008 Camellia City Run Distance: 5k and 1m Fun Run Location : Brooks County Courthouse, Quitman State : Georgia Contact : Lindsay Swengros Phone : 229-232-9106 Fax : 229-263-4822 Website : http://visitdowntownquitman.com/10.html Email : lindsayswengros@yahoo.com Additional Info : All runners will receive a Tshirt, breakfast, and other prizes. Come run through historic downtown Quitman and spend the day as we celebrate our 150th Anniversary with the race as well as numerous other events!

08/09/2008 Dennis McCormick Memorial 5K & Mile Fun Run/Walk 5K & 1 Mile 50 Taylor Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 Georgia Race Director 770-995-1917 www.chhs-sports.info chtfxc@juno.com It’s that time of the year again! The Collins Hill Cross Country Team Booster Club will be hosting the 12th annual Dennis McCormick 5K Road Race and Mile Fun Run/Walk on August 9th.

8/9/08 Dinosaur Dash at Perimeter Mall Distance: 5K Location : State : Georgia Contact : races@asfmagazine.com Phone : Fax : Website : www.dinodashrun.com Email : Additional Info : Presented by Atlanta Sports & Fitness Saturday, August 9, 2008 5K Start Time:7:30am 1K Fun Run Start Time: 8:30am Registration Register in person between July 22nd & August 7th and receive your race number at Fleet Feet Sandy Springs, 224 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE #8, Atlanta, GA 30328. $20 thru 8/8 $25 8/9 $15 All Kids Register online at www.dinodashrun.com Questions? Email races@asfmagazine.com

8/16/08 Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race - 10th Annual Distance: 5K Location : 20 Level Creek Road, Suwanee State : GA Contact : Debbie DiMercurio Phone : 770-271-4492 Fax : Website : www.eteamz.com/nghscc Email : dimercus@bellsouth.net Additional Info : Come join us in supporting the North Gwinnett High School Cross Country Team as you enjoy a great run with dozens of door prizes at the end as a reward for your racing effort!

9/01/08 U.S. 10K Classic Distance: 10K Location : Atlanta State : Georgia Contact : Adam Hughes Phone : 770-432-0100 Fax : 770-432-1211 Website : www.us10k.org Email : ADAMH@US10K.org Additional Info : Race times are as follows: 7:15 a.m. 100K Pro Cycling 7:20 a.m. 10K Womens Cycling Sprint 7:25 a.m. 10K Inline Skating 7:30 a.m. 10K Wheelchair 7:45 a.m. 10K Run, Nordic Pole Walking, and Walk

09/06/2008 Race for Hunger: 3rd Annual 5K/1K Walk/Run Roswell Rise 'n Run Hembree Springs Elementary Georgia Vonda Malbrough 770.640.0399 x215 770.640.9220 www.nfcchelp.org vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org RACE FOR HUNGER: 3RD ANNUAL ROSWELL RISE ‘N RUN July 14, 2008, Roswell, GA-ACE USA, in a partnership with the City of Roswell is hosting the 3rd Annual Roswell Rise ‘n Run. This 5K/1K walk event supports North Fulton Community Charities while providing a fun-filled morning for participants of all ages. The race will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:30 AM starting at Hembree Springs Elementary School located at 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. The course winds through beautiful Hembree Park with festivities afterwards, including prizes for all ages. Participants can opt to run or walk and we encourage the young and old, the weekend road warrior, the elite runner, all track, civic, and church groups, and those individuals who want to feel the wind beneath their feet. Come out and enjoy the common bond of man versus gravel, and make a difference in the lives of your neighbors who need your help. Pancakes will be served to all race participants by The Original Pancake House. If you would like more information on sponsorship, participation, or NFCC please contact Vonda Malbrough at 770.640.0399 x215 or vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org or visit www.nfcchelp.org

09/06/2008 3rd Annual Roswell Rise 'n Run 5K Hembree Springs Elementary Georgia Vonda Malbrough 770.640.0399 x215 770.640.9220 www.nfcchelp.org vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org This 5K/1K walk event supports North Fulton Community Charities while providing a fun-filled morning for participants of all ages. The race will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:30 AM starting at Hembree Springs Elementary School located at 815 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. The course winds through beautiful Hembree Park with festivities afterwards, including prizes for all ages. Registration takes place on Active.com or contact Vonda Malbrough at vmalbrough@nfcchelp.org.

9/7/2009 US 10K Classic 6.2 miles Cobb Parkway Georgia Adam Hughes us10k.org adamh@us10k.org The U.S. 10K Classic is Atlanta’s premier multi-event road race, bringing runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together for a single cause – raising awareness and funds for children’s charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World Children's Center. This 6.2 mile road racing and 100K Pro Cycling event is held on Labor Day each year in Atlanta, on U.S. Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway), a major four lane highway, offering a straight but challenging course. Race Participants include elite athletes from around the world, national and regional 10K running champions, international and regional cyclists, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes, corporate team runners, race walkers, walkers and people who just love to participate! The U.S. 10K Classic was developed as a trust fund and legacy for children that it might continue to grow and expand, becoming an ever-increasing source of revenue for the charities that work to make life better for all children.

9/20/2008 6th Annual East Atlanta Village Strut 5K Run/Walk 5K East Atlanta Village Atlanta 5k@eastatlantastrut.com www.eastatlantastrut.com 5k@eastatlantastrut.com People of all ages are invited to participate in this lively day in East Atlanta Village. The event starts off with a five kilometer race. Besides this main event, there is a parade, a market, food stalls, art stalls, and live music for more fun. The perfect family event! To register for the 5K race visit active.com or visit eastatlantastrut.com for more details. See you at the Strut!

09/20/08 Four Seasons Run for Research 2008 10K run, 5K run Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta - 75 14th Street Georgia 919-881-5914 http://www.runforresearchatlanta.com allison.barry@fourseasons.com Brief Description: Four Seasons Run for Research is an annual road race held in Midtown Atlanta benefiting the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Health System. Our goals are simple: raise money to benefit cancer research, educate on early prevention and detection of cancer and encourage community involvement. On September 20th, runners & walkers alike, cancer survivors, community leaders, teams and the general public will enjoy a day of fun and community - all while raising money to save lives. Additional Information: Register for Run for Research and automatically be placed in a drawing to win a trip to one of 5 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts destinations including San Fransisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C, Palm Beach and the Grand Prize drawing this year, Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean! (You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.) Fees: $20 for adults, $15 for children (12 and under) Online Registration Closes: 09/18/08 03:00 PM

09/27/2008 Vibha's 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk : The Dream Mile 5K 2008 5k Georgia Tech, Atlanta Georgia Keshav Kumaran 770-309-6268 http://wiki.vibha.org/Dream_Mile_08:Atlanta_Home keshav_kumaran@hotmail.com Welcome to the 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk event in Atlanta, GA! On September 27th 2008 Atlantans will take a few miles for a million dreams. The Dream Mile 2008 - Vibha Atlanta's 10th Annual Run/Walk promises to be a fun-filled event, with something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun. Run or walk along the picturesque 17th Street bridge, enjoy the great food, get tapping to the lively music, play games at the Kid's Carnival, meet other runners/walkers, get to know our enthusiastic volunteers… you’ll have a blast and you’ll be helping a great cause at the same time!

09/27/2008 Buckhead Sizzler 10K Chamblee Marta Station Ga www.BuckheadSizzler10k.com For more information, email races@asfmagazine.com. COURSE Starting at the Chamblee Marta Station, the course briefly heads north, then turns south and blazes down Peachtree into Buckhead. At Piedmont, the course turns right, down to Lenox Road, turns right and finishes near the Buckhead Station shopping center. The course will be USATF certified on race day. Visit www.BuckheadSizzler10k.com for details. Race Day Registration & Number Pick-up: Race Day Registration is available at the Chamblee Marta Station race starting area, 5200 Peachtree Rd. (at Chamblee Tucker). Race Day registration and race number pick-up is from 6:00am-7:20am. RACE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE MAILED FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, email races@asfmagazine.com. Fees: $20 until Sept. 19st $25 Sept. 20 - Sept. 26th $30 on Race Day Entry fees are nonrefundable Online Registration Closes: 09/25/08 03:00 PM

9/27/08 GoGirlGoChallenge Distance: 4X5K Location : Piedmont Park State : Atlanta Contact : Heidi Lindsay Phone : 516-542-4700 Fax : Website : www.gogirlgochallenge.org Email : HLoiacono@WomensSportsFoundation.org Additional Info : All proceeds benefit The Women's Sports Foundation's GoGirlGo! Atlanta. GoGirlGo! Supports parents and girl-serving organizations who want to join the Foundation in the GoGirlGo! Initiative to get one million inactive girls to participate in regular physical activity and keep another one million currently active girls ages 8-18 from dropping out of physical activity. If we do nothing to increase physical activity levels, one in three youth born in the year 2000 will become a Type II diabetic. Girls are a greater risk than boys because they don't get the same support to play sports ' either encouragement or funding. The Women's Sports Foundation leads the movement for equal play in sports. We were founded by Billie Jean King and are recognized worldwide for our vision, expertise, and influence. ' We get girls active, particularly in underserved communities. ' We build physically and emotionally healthy lives. ' We fight discrimination and make sure Title IX is upheld. ' We give a voice to women athletes.

10/4/2008 River Road Community 5K Fun Run For Prostate Cancer 5k 3032 River Road Georgia Calvin Robinson 404-862-7858

10/04/2008 Eagle's Classic Road Race 5K AND 1 MILE WALK Eagle's Landing High School McDonough GA Susann Livingston 770-957-9475 770-914-9789 http://schoolwires.Henry.k12.ga.us/elhs slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us Chartiy road race to benefit Relay for Life American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association

10/4/08 Nuci's Space's 5th Annual SPACE Race 5K Distance: 5K Location : Memorial Plaza on Hooper Street, UGA Campus in Athens, GA State : Georgia Contact : Alyssa Bernstein Phone : 706-227-1515 Fax : 706-227-1524 Website : www.nuci.org Email : alyssa@nuci.org Additional Info : Come to Nuci's Space's 5th Annual SPACE Race 5K to be held in Athens, GA on October 4, 2008 at 9:00 am. The race will start at Memorial Plaza on the UGA campus and the course will wind through campus and a nearby historic neighborhood. The race will conclude with music and activities, during which we will announce race winners and hold the drawing for our raffle prizes!

10/5/2008 Eagle's Classic Road Race Distance: 5K on and off road 1 mile walk on pavement Location : Eagle's Landing High School Phone : 770 957 9475 Fax : 770 914 9789 Website : http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/elhs Email : slivingston@henry.k12.ga.us Additional Info : Runners 5K Run - $15 Pre-registration, $20 race day October 4th at 8:30 am for runners Walkers 1 mile - $15 Pre-registration, $20 race day 8:15 am for walkers Students - $5 Pre-registration, $10 race day Phantom Runner $15 Course is on road and off road on the cross country course - Start and Finish on the track at ELHS 301 Tunis Rd. McDonough, GA The course will be exactly 3.2 miles this year! (Take exit 222 on I75 and go east on Jodeco Rd. to Tunis Rd.) Deadline for pre-registration is September 29th T-Shirts for pre-registered runners and first come first serve for race day registrations Awards to top male and female finisher and are 3 deep in age groups for both male and female All monies go to fight cancer and heart disease

10/11/2008 Hi-Hope 5K Challenge Run & Walk 5K, 1-mile 882 Hi-Hope Rd., Lawrenceville GA Monti Beach 770-963-8694 770-963-0038 www.hihopecenter.org montibeach@hihopecenter.org All proceeds will benefit Hi-Hope Service Center, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services to Gwinnett County adults with developmental disabilities.

10/18/2008 2nd Annual Boshears Memorial Ground Loop 10K, 5K, Kids Fun Run Daniel Field Airport - Augusta Georgia Kathy DeLoach 706-312-2200 706-738-2697 www.bgcaugusta.org kdeloach@bgcaugusta.org The 10K & 5K Road Races will start at 8:00 am. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta. Cheers from Boys & Girls Club kids and live entertainment along the race route will make this event one you won't want to miss! All 10K & 5K fees includes 1 free same day Admission to the 2008 Boshears Skyfest and a t-shirt on the day of the race.

10/25/08 Flowery Branch 5K Boo Run 5k 5600 Main Street downtown Flowery Branch Georgia Shane Smith 770-845-5265 active.com Overall male & female, Masters Male & Female, top 3 male/female, all age groups, 10 and under to 75 and over. All participants will receive a T-shirt

10/25/2008 Childspring 5K Run 5K Chastain Park Georgia Christian H. Young 404-228-7744 404-228-7759 www.childspringtl.org cyoung@childspringintl.org Please join us for our First Annual Fall 5k on Saturday, October 25th at Chastain Park. Race day festivities will commence at 7:30AM with the race to beginning promptly at 8AM. If you are interesting in running or walking you can register online at www.active.com or fill out an application that can be found on our website at www.childspringintl.org. Pre-Race registration is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children (12 and under). Race day registration is $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for children. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers and top finishers in each age group. Our volunteers are a vital aspect of the event, and we are seeking willing hands to help us with pre-race and race day events. For further information or if you are interested in being a volunteer or sponsor for the Childspring 5k, please contact Christian Young at 404-228-7744 or at cyoung@childspringintl.org. Look forward to seeing everyone in October, as we hit the road in support of Childspring International!

11/01/2008 10th Annual William's Walk & Run, Presented by Elekta 5K or 10K, also 1 mile walk Mansell Crossing Shopping Center, 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Georgia Sherry Samuels 404.252.4107 www.firstgiving.com/btfc sherry@braintumorkids.org Atlanta-based Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc., will hold its annual William’s Walk & Run, presented by Elekta, Saturday, November 1 at the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in memory of William Nichols, a child who lost his battle with a brain tumor at the age of one, this annual event celebrates the lives of those affected by pediatric brain tumors. Race-day registration for the walk, 5K run and 10K Peachtree Road Race qualifier will be held from 6:30–8 a.m., in the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta. The one-mile walk will begin at 7:45 and the 5K and 10K runs will take place at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registration is available online, at www.firstgiving.com/btfc or www.active.com. Register before October 25 for $20 and $25 thereafter. All registered participants will receive a long-sleeved moisture-wicking T-shirt. The Williams Walk & Run also is animal friendly, so feel free to bring pets.

11/09/08 World Run Day - For Georgia Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Georgia Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642847 runday2008@yahoo.com www.runday.com

11/22/08 Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Run Distance: 5K, 1 mile kids fun run Location : Atlanta State : Georgia Contact : Stacy Embretson Phone : 678-620-3317 Fax : Website : www.turkeytrotga.com Email : info@turkeytrotga.com Additional Info : Tour the scenic neighborhoods of Cabbagetown and Inman Park. $5 from every registration fee will be donated to the Cabbagetown Initiative Tornado Relief Fund.

12/06/2008 Mistletoe Run - 5K 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk Alpharetta - Wills Park (pool side) Georgia Scott 678-566-5035 www.mistletoerun.com run@mistletoerun.com The Mistletoe Run is an amazing event with lot's of people showing up in costumes! The race is benefiting Second Wind Dreams®, a national non-profit organization based in metro Atlanta. For over 10 years we have made it our mission to fulfill dreams nationwide for those who are among the most forgotten in our society: residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Join us in continuing this mission by helping to fulfill a dream or by donating to make a dream come true. Because you're never too old to dream or to have a dream come true.

12/06/08 Depot Dash 5K Run/Walk 5K Journal Street Thomson Ga Georgia Michael Smith 706-595-5615 706-595-5447 http://www.festivaloffmain.com/depot_dash_app_08.pdf msmith@thefamilyy.org 5K Run/Walk, awards for 1st - 3rd each age group and overall men's and women's, all ages, 1st 100 free t-shirts, refreshments, flat course through scenic Thomson Ga

12/6/08 December Dash 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Distance: 10K Location : Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta State : Georgia Contact : Dana Putnam Phone : 706-828-2109 Fax : 706-828-2129 Website : www.naturalsciencesacademy.org Email : info@naturalsciencesacademy.org Additional Info : The 10K cross-country course runs through scenic Phinizy Swamp Nature Park woods and wetlands. No hard surfaces. No strollers or pets, please. Water station on route. Wet condition course around wetlands on gravel-covered berms. Register: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1596513

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