Events
Check out the upcoming events listing below. To post your event, send a note to: http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/contact/
For a quick look at 2010, click here.
September 6, 2010
Callaway Gardens Fitness Series Triathlon and 5K
8 a.m., Pine Mountain, Ga. Contact (770) 565-5208
More information at www.callawaygardens.comAvondale Estates Labor Day Race 5K
Avondale Estates, Ga. 9 a.m., 1M Children’s Race (age 11 and younger), 8:30 a.m., 1M Novice Race 8:45 a.m., Contact (404) 294-5400
More information at www.avondaleestates.orgMacon Labor Day Races
5K 7:15 a.m., 10K 7:45 a.m., 1M 9 a.m., Macon, Ga. Contact (478) 973-2050
More information at www.macontracks.orgU.S. 10K Classic
10K Walk/Run 7:15 a.m., Cumberland Mall, Atlanta. Contact (770) 432-0100 Ext. 645
More information at www.us10k.org
September 11, 2010
2nd Annual Green Awareness 5K
8:00 a.m. Georgia Tech Campus. Contact Monica Saunders 678-775-1465.
More information at https://www.atlantahomebuilders.com/uploads/100143_misceventfliers/102664.pdfRun For Recovery 5K
8:00 a.m. Kennesaw State University Campus. Contact Kelli Sliwinski kelli.sliwinski@gmail.com.
More information at http://www.kennesaw.edu/giving/events/crc5k2010.shtml2nd Annual Pack Attack Classic
8"00 a.m Woodland HS, Stockbridge. Contact Erica Harris Erica.Harris@henry.k12.ga.us or Woodland Runners Booster Club woodlandrunning@yahoo.com
More information at http://www.runningwolfpack.110mb.com/Great Locomotive Chase 5K
8:00 a.m. 5K, 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run. Downtown Kennesaw. Contact Leslie Edge ledge@kennesaw-ga.gov
More information at http://greatlocomotiverace.com/Home_Page.html4th Annual Joshua Reeves Run To Remember
9:00 a.m. UGA Campus, Athens. Contact goldbar@arotc.uga.edu
More information at http://www.active.com/running/athens-ga/joshua-reeves-run-to-remember-5k-2010Ditch The City Race
9:00 a.m. Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Contact info@ditchthecityracing.com
More information at http://www.ditchthecityracing.com/index.phpWilliam’s Walk and Run 5K/10K, 8 a.m.
1M Walk 7:30 a.m., Mansell Crossing Shopping enter, 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. Contact (404) 252-4107
More information at www.braintumorkids.orgKashi Atlanta 5K
11:30 a.m., Kashi Atlanta, 1681 McLendon Avenue, Atlanta. Contact (404) 327-7738
More information at running4fitness.comHometown Heroes 5K and 1M Fun Run
8 a.m., Hamilton Mill Clubhouse, 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, Ga. Contact (678) 343-8746
More information at www.active.comHot Lips Hustle 5K
8 a.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Ga. Contact (404) 934-3214
More information at www.hotlipshustle5k.com5K Run/Walk of Heroes
8 a.m., 445 Winn Way, Decatur, Ga. Contact (404) 327-7738
More information at www.running4fitness.comEast Cobb 5K
8 a.m., Walton High School, Marietta, Ga. Contact (678) 386-8869
More information at http://www.waltontfxc.com/Scavenger Dash
12:00 p.m. Cypress St. Pint & Plate, Downtown Atlanta. Contact scavengerdash@hotmail.com
More information at http://www.scavengerdash.com/atl.html
September 17, 2010
Blazer Run 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K
5:30 p.m. 1 Mile Fun Run, 6:00 p.m 5K. Clinton Nature Preserve, Villa Rica, GA. Contact Mandie Hardeman mhardeman@brightenacademy.com
More information at http://www.active.com/running/villa-rica-ga/blazer-run-2010
September 18, 2010
Big Peach Sizzler 10K
7:30 a.m., Chamblee MARTA station, Chamblee, Ga. Contact (770) 355-4194
More information at bigpeachrunningco.comEast Atlanta Strut 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Brownwood Park, East Atlanta. Contact Nicole Riekki 5K@eastatlantastrut.com.
More information at http://www.eastatlantastrut.com/DC Animal Shelter 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
This event has been cancelled. Contact Tyler Ellison Tylerellison16@gmail.com or 770-949-7420
More information at http://tellison16.webs.com/Fired Up 5K
8:30 a.m., Fire Station 19, 1063 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta. Contact (404) 915-4559HDSA Team Hope 5K Walk
8 a.m., Chastain Park (corner of Dudley and W. Wieuca), Atlanta. Contact (404) 734-1607
More information at www.eastatlantastrut.comDream Mile 5K
8:30 a.m., Georgia Tech Biotech Squad Courtyard, 315 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta. Contact (262) 309-6268
More information at www.thedreammile.org/atlantaMorningside Mile
12 noon, Doc Cheys, 1424 North Highland Ave, Atlanta. Contact (404) 327-7737
More information at www.running4fitness.comAbba House Run for Recovery 5K/10K
8 a.m., Cumming, Ga. Contact (678) 208-2000
More information at www.abbahouse.com
September 19, 2010
Fall Five 5K
8:30 a.m., Harmony Park (Oakhurst neighborhood), Decatur, Ga. Contact (404) 358-5968
More information at www.fallfive.comLocomotive Half Marathon and 5K
7 a.m., 5K 8 a.m., Play it Again Sports, Cobb Place, 840 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw, Ga. Contact (678) 795-0115 or (678) 895-2631
More information at kennesawlocomotivehalf.com
September 25, 2010
Women’s Half Marathon
7:00 a.m. Nashville, TN. Inaugural race. Coupon code WHMCLUB saves $10.00 off entry fee. Contact Dorcas White dorcas@womensrunning.com
More information at http://womenshalfmarathon.com/First Annual 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Runners, 8:15 a.m. Walkers. St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Newnan, GA. Contact Dan Poirier poirier1@charter.net
More information at http://SVDPSMM.ORG/Caterpillar Crawl 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Brookhaven neighborhood. Contact Tamara Pitts tamarap1000@yahoo.com
More information at https://www.roomtoread.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=686FOCUS 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Family Walk
8:00a.m. 5K, 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Walk. Cedargate Farms, Newnan. Contact runthefarm@focus-ga.org or Lucy (770) 234-9111.
More information at http://www.focus-ga.org/Midtown Mile
9:00 a.m. Colony Square, Midtown Atlanta. Contact Randy Jordan jordancity@gmail.com
More information at http://www.midtownfestivalofthearts.org/Race.htmlDoug Kessler Lightning 10K
7:30 a.m., Mt. Vernon Highway and Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, Ga. Contact (770) 518-8002 or (404) 851-1328
More information at www.sandyspringsfestival.comRise ‘n Run 5K
7:30 a.m., Hembree Elementary, 815 Hembree Rd, Roswell, Ga. Contact (770) 640-0399 Ext. 215
More information at www.nfcchelp.orgXTERRA Georgia Harbins Park 10K Trail Race
8:30 a.m., Harbins Park, Grayson, Ga. Contact
More information at www.dirtyspokes.comCity of Forest Park and Forest Dwarf House 5K Fun Run/Walk
8:15 a.m., Forest Park Recreation Center, Forest Park, Ga. Contact (404) 363-2908
September 26, 2010
Duluth Fall Festival 5K
8 a.m., Duluth Festival Center, Duluth, Ga. Contact (678) 795-0115
More information at www.georgiarunner.com
September 29, 2010
2010 LexisNexis Windward Challenge 5K Charity Run/Walk
6:30 p.m. Alderman Dr., Alpharetta. Contact Kathleen McDonald kathleen.mcdonald@lexisnexis.com
More information at http://www.lexisnexis.com/risk/windwardchallenge/index.html
October 2, 2010
2nd Annual 5Kell
7:30 a.m. Fun Run, 8:15 a.m. 5K, Kell High School, Marietta. Contact Aaron Lawson aaronglawson@hotmail.com
More information at http://www.swimkell.com/KHS/Home.htmlTechie 10K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Technology Park, Norcross. Contact Era Williams era@tagonline.org or (404) 920-2011.
More information at http://www.tagonline.org/techie10k.phpGeorgia Race for Autism 5K & 10K
8:00 a.m. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Contact Laurie McCune laurie@asaga.com or (770) 904-4474
More information at http://www.georgiaraceforautism.com/11th Annual Run For Erin
8:30 a.m. Woodstock H.S.. Contact Stacy Murphy Peters smptrs@bellsouth.net
More information at http://www.runforerin.com/7th Annual Race Against Domestic Violence 5K/1 Mile
8:30 a.m. 5K, 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile. Georgia Tech Campus. Contact chair@raceagainstdv.com
More information at http://www.raceagainstdv.com/Mountain View Elementary Foundation Fun Run/5k
8:30 a.m. Mountain View Elementary, Marietta. Contact Jeannine Brock (404) 455-2837 or Jennifer Clemens (404) 510-8570
mvf5k@hotmail.com
More information at http://web.me.com/bwolfert/Mountain_View_Elementary_Foundation/Mountain_View_Foundation_Home.htmlLake Zwerner 5K Run Walk
9:00 a.m. Lake Zwerner, Dahlonaga. Contact Nicole Alvarez noaoutreach@yahoo.com
More information at http://noonealone.org/index.php/5k/2010-5k.htmlCornerstone Community Challenge 5K Walk/Run
8 a.m., Cornerstone Chiropractic, 5886 Wendy Bagwell Parkway, Hiram, Ga. Contact (770) 439-7765
More information at www.hiramchiropractic.comXTERRA Georgia Fall Fitness 5K Trail Run
8:30 a.m., Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Rd., Buford, Ga. Contact
More information at www.dirtyspokes.comStrides for Strength 5K
9 a.m., Suwanee Town Center Park, Suwanee, Ga. Contact (770) 614-9250
More information at www.amigosforchrist.orgFrogtown Trail Challenge 4M/10M
8 a.m., Cumming, Ga. Contact (678) 576-9940
More information at www.frogtowntrailchallenge.comHabitat for Humanity Framing the Future 5K
8 a.m., 1M Fun Run 9 a.m., Tot Trot following 1M, Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, Ga. Contact (770) 664-7640
More information at www.mtbethel.orgBlackfoot Mud Run
8:00 p.m. first wave. Chatsworth, GA.
More information at http://www.blackfootmudrun.com/
October 3, 2010
13.1 Atlanta Half Marathon,
7:13 a.m., Half Marathon & 5k, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Ga. Contact 404-832-0786 or run@131atlanta.com
October 9, 2010
Kickin’ Kids Cancer 1K & 5K Fun Run
7:30 a.m. 5K, 8:00 a.m. 1K. Brookstone Country Club, Acworth. Contact Kathleen Stotler kickinkidscancer@gmail.com
More information at http://kickinkidscancer.bbnow.org/1st Annual Pickett’s Mill Foundation 5K
8:00 a.m. Pickett's Mill Elementary School, Acworth. Contact Jeffrey Glover jeffreyglover@bellsouth.netCobb County Make A Wish 5K
8:00 a.m. Marietta Square. Contact Beverly Martin beverly.martin@cobbcounty.org or (770) 528-2620.
More information at http://www.cobbcountyga.gov/makeawish5k/1st Annual Spartan Sprint 5K
8:00 a.m. Campbell H.S., Smyrna. Contact Doug Smith spartanwebmasterdude@gmail.com
More information at 1st Annual Spartan Sprint 5K1st Annual Dog Dash 5K
9:00 a.m. Park Grounds Dog Park, Reynoldstown/Decatur. Contact Matt Kerry mkkerry@gmail.com
More information at http://www.dogdash5k.com/Spartan Sprint 5K
9 a.m., Smyrna, Ga. Contact (678) 842-6850Athletes Helping Athletes 5K
8:30 a.m., Pope and Land office, Barrett Summit Office Park, 1990 Vaughn Road, Kennesaw, Ga. Contact (770) 222-2235
More information at www.greyhoundadoption.org
October 10, 2010
Dirty Spokes Georgia Ekiden Trail Run 40K
8:30 a.m., Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Ga.
More information at www.dirtyspokes.com
October 16, 2010
The North Face Endurance Challenge
Various race distances from 5K-50 miler Oct. 16-17. Check website for details. Contact endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com.
More information at http://www2.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge/races/2010/ga/index.htmlDalton Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. Downtown Dalton, GA. Contact Dean Reinke info@usrahm.com
More information at http://www.usrahm.com/Events/dalton.htmDoraville 5k Road Race and Walk
8:00 a.m. 5K, 8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Fun, 9:00 a.m. tot Trot. Doraville MARTA Station. Contact Gary Schussler, gary.schussler@doravillega.us, or (770) 936-3850,Ext. 28.
More information at http://www.doravillega.us/images/Bid_Docs/doraville_road_race_2010_flyer.pdfMonster Dash 5K
8 a.m., Grant Park, Atlanta. Contact (404) 627-7092
More information at www.gpcp.orgBig Peach Fall 5-Miler
7:30 a.m., Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center, Marietta, Ga. Contact (770) 355-4194
More information at http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/pdfs/fall5milerapp.pdf5K Race For Salvation
4:00 p.m. Cartersville Soccer Complex. Contact Patrick Woodall pswoodall@comcast.net or (770) 298-3176.
More information at http://trinityumccartersville.org/events-/T193-5k-race-for-salvation
October 17, 2010
Race To Rally Hope 5K/10K
8:00 a.m. Northpoint Village Shopping Center, Alpharetta. Contact Brett DeVore foundation@kiddosclubhouse.com.
More information at http://www.racetorallyhope.com/AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run
1:45 p.m., 10th St. at Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta. Contact (404) 876-9255
More information at www.aidswalkatlanta.com
October 23, 2010
Fast PACE Race 5K/10K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Cumming Fairgrounds. Contact Devin (770) 406-1090.
More information at http://www.fastpacerace.com/Costume 5K
8:30 a.m. Lullwater Conservation Park, Emory University. Contact Dionne Gibson dgibso3@emory.eduHillside Monster Dash
9 a.m., Virginia-Highland, Atlanta. Contact (404) 327-7738
More information at www.running4fitness.comCandler Park Fallfest 5K
9 a.m., Candler Park, Atlanta. Contact (404) 327-7738
More information at www.running4fitness.comRace to See 5K
5K and 1K Fun Run 8 a.m., Smyrna, Ga. Contact (770) 432-7280
More information at www.vrsga.org
October 24, 2010
AKF Partnerships In Action 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. Contact Sajid Shah 678 570 6294.
More information at http://www.partnershipinaction.org/walk/cities/atlanta.phpAugusta Half Marathon
7 a.m., Augusta Commons, Augusta, Ga. Contact (706) 722-8326 Ext. 231
More information at www.augustahalf.org
October 30, 2010
Be The One Run Atlanta 5K/1K/Tot Trot
8:00 a.m. 5K/1K, 9:15 Tot Trot. Atlantic Station. Contact Carisa Hettich chettich@nmdp.org or (404)377-4430, Ext. 2
More information at http://www.BeTheOneRun.orgRun Like Hell 5K/Run Like Heck 1K Fun Run
9 a.m., 1K Fun Run 10 a.m., Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. Contact (404) 374-6871Big Pumpkin Run 5K
Run and Walk, 8 a.m., Sweet Apple Village, Roswell, Ga. Contact (404) 542-7123
More information at www.bigpumpkinrun.comSilver Comet Half Marathon
7:45 a.m., Kroger Shopping Plaza, Mableton, Ga. Contact Dana Greene (770) 745-7056
More information at www.silvercomet10K.com
November 6, 2010
Zooma Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K
7:30 a.m. Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA. Contact (703) 349-2230.
More information at http://www.zoomarun.com/atlanta/No More Excuses 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. 7300 Northpoint Pkwy., Alpharetta. Contact Elizabeth McDonald lizzie@mcdonald-media.com
More information at http://nomoreexcusesrunwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=343124Breathe. Walk. Live. Atlanta! 5k Walk/Fun Run
9:30 a.m. Bio Tech Courtyard, GA Tech Campus. Contact atlanta@lungevity.org
More information at http://events.lungevity.org/site/TR?fr_id=2680&pg=entryRun for Shelter 5K
9:30 a.m., 1M Fun Run 9 a.m., Tribble Mill Park (Holly Pavilion), 2155 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, Ga.
More information at www.runforshelter.orgXterra Battle at Big Creek 5M/9M
8:30 a.m., Big Creek Trails, 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Ga. Contact (877) 751-8880
More information at www.dirtyspokes.com
November 13, 2010
Undy 5000
7:30 a.m. 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Downtown Decatur. Contact Stacie Mishler smishler@ccalliance.org
More information at http://support.ccalliance.org/site/TR/5K/UndyNEW?fr_id=1350&pg=entrySoldier Half/Full Marathon
8:00 a.m. National Infantry Museum, Columbus, GA. Contact (706) 575-3199 or info@soldiermarathon.com
More information at http://www.soldiermarathon.com/plaintext/home/home.aspx
November 19, 2010
Candlelight Tour Run 5K
10 p.m., 1M 9:30 p.m., downtown Warm Springs, Ga. Contact Wanda Crowder (706) 846-9606 or (706) 655-2558
November 20, 2010
You Ain’t Got The GUTS Extreme Fitness Challenge
7:00 a.m. Stone Mountain Park. Contact Shannon Hamilton shannon@getinshapebootcamp.com
or (770) 380-9996.
More information at http://www.active.com/fitness/stone-mountain-ga/you-aint-got-the-guts-extreme-fitness-challenge-2010?cmp=1745Vinyard Run For Hope 10K/5K
7:30 A.M. 1K Tot Trot, 8:00 A.M. 5K, 9:00 A.M. 10K, Chateau Elan. Contact Ann Waters watersca@att.net
More information at http://www.vineyardrunforhope.com/Turkey Trot 5K
9:00 a.m. Cartersville Soccer Complex. Contact Brenda Morehouse morehouseb@bartowga.org, or 770-386-1677 ext.1 .
More information at http://www.active.com/running/cartersville-ga/turkey-trot-5k-2010Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk
9:00 a.m. Main Street Downtown Acworth. Contact Jeff Chase jchase@acworth.org
More information at http://www.acworth.org/aprd/AcworthTurkeyChase.html
November 21, 2010
The Impossible 5K
1:50 a.m. Anytime Fitness Woodstock, GA. Contact Vescio runningmanwest@ bellsouth.net
More information at http://www.thetimeisnow2010.com/The_Time_is_Now/Home.html
November 25, 2010
Atlanta Half Marathon and Thanksgiving Day 5K
7:30 a.m. Advance registration only. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Online registration available at atlantatrackclub.org. Late registration available at first day of Race Expo, November 23rd only. Contact (404) 231-9064
More information at www.atlantatrackclub.org
