ELEVATING AUTISM 5K & 1M FUN RUN/WALK SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
_CARTERSVILLE, GA_ PRESENTED BY 'BOOST ABILITIES, LLC' 8:00AM 5K
9:00AM 1MI. FUN RUN/WALK 9:15AM AWARDS PRESENTATION ACT NOW AND SAVE
$$$ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! EARLY BIRD PRICING* RUNS THROUGH FRI.,
FEBRUARY 28TH. PRICE INCREASES BEGINNING SAT., MARCH 1ST. Get ready to
run a _NEW __5K COURSE_ AT SAM SMITH PARK--and YES! it is
_USATF-CERTIFIED_. This important event is not just about running
and/or walking; its an effort to heighten awareness for folks in our
very own communities who have Autism--both youth _and _adults--but are
often misunderstood. Unless you are a parent of one with Autism, you
might not know many of the facts. This race is to help us help them.
Q. What is '_BOOST ABILITIES, LLC'_?? A. While we are still relatively
small for now, we intend to grow so that we can elevate autism
awareness in our community to help everyone see the world from a
different angle. Our mission is to help educate communities about
autism, allowing _everyone _to begin thinking outside the box...this
means connecting, sharing life experiences, and partnering parents
with community leaders, all done for the safety of each of our members
on the spectrum. With your help, we CAN DO it. Whether you're a
front-o-the-packer or pushing that kiddie stroller casually at the
back, we invite you to come out to a lovely April race and see if it
might just change you. We think it will!!! Register early to secure
your spot, and even save some dough if you register in February.
Either way, just grab a few of your friends and family members, and
lets have some FUN together! WANT TO VOLUNTEER?? Contact Race Director
Mandy Beavers: [email protected] The 5K course is a USATF-certified
and is a qualifying event for the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race. RACE
SCHEDULE: 6:30am Race Day Registration opens 7:45am Race Day
Registration closes 8:00am 5K 9:00am 1 Mi. Fun Run/Walk 9:15am Awards
Ceremony REGISTRATION INFO: Pre-Race, on-line Registration will be
open until 11:00pm, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Pre-register by March
26th to guarantee your T-shirt size!) * Pre-race Race Registration
Fees: * For Ages 18 & UNDER...."EARLY BIRD RATE" IS $20 for _either
_race UNTIL FEB. 28TH...after that, it's $25 * For Adults, "EARLY BIRD
RATE" IS $25 for either race UNTIL FEB. 28TH...after that, it's $30
Race Day Rates: * $40 for the 5K * $30 for the 1Mi. (Note: Wish we
could, but we cannot absolutely guarantee your T-Shirt Size if you
register on Race Day!) RACE TIMING: We want to thank our good friends
at _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING_ for professionally timing both races (5K &
1Mi.) with RFID-technology...there will be a disposable timing chip on
each race bib provided in race packets. PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & RACE
SHIRTS: PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & RACE SHIRTS: For those who have
pre-registered, we highly-encourage you to pick up your race packet &
t-shirt Friday, April 4th from 12:00 Noon 8:00 PM at the _Big Peach
Running Co._ store located at 402 E Church St Suite 107 & 108,
Cartersville, GA 30121). Saves time & stress on race morning! 5K & 1M
participants receive a shirt based on size indicated in their online
registration. Size exchanges not guaranteed. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
Restrooms Available in the area before/after race Water Stations Water
will be provided at a mid-point water station on course Finish Area -
Water, Gatorade, Fruit, & Snacks (free to runners) 5K AWARDS: Overall
awards in the 5K will be presented to the following: Top 3 Overall M&F
Top Master M&F Top 3 in each of the following Age Categories M&F: 10 &
under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over NOTE: The '1 mILE fUN rUN' is mostly
just for fun..._BUT_...we _will _present medals to the first 3 Boys
and first 3 Girls who finish the race. PARKING ON RACE DAY: There is
plenty of FREE parking available at the Ric Mason Soccer Complex
parking lot, behind Cartersville Middle School. DOGS & STROLLERS: For
the safety of the 5K runners, dogs are not permitted with runners on
the 5K route. Dogs on leashes are fine for the 1Mi Run/Walk.
CANCELATION / WEATHER / REFUNDS: This event will be held rain or
shine, warm or cold weather unless event organizers determine in
conjunction with local authorities that conditions necessitate
cancelation. If cancelation is necessary, no credits or refunds will
be provided and registered participants for the 5K/1M distances will
be transferred to the rescheduled date.
courses
37
Views
09/07/2025 Last update