WHAT: 2nd Annual “A Race to Empower a Bold Community” 5k and 1 Mile Dog Run / Fun Run
BENEFITS: YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation, and Kennesaw State University
WHO: The Empowerment 5K is open to all; it does not require a particular level of fitness. Prizes will be given in all age brackets. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt. Non-runners can support the YWCA as a Phantom Runner and receive their shirts after the race.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011
6:30 am - Registration & Packet Pick-up
8:00 am - 5K Run
9:00 am - 1Mile Run/Walk
9:15 am - 1 Mile Dog Jog
WHERE: This is a rain or shine event!
Race begins and ends at BrandsMart USA – Kennesaw at 3305 Busbee Drive
Overflow parking available at the KSU Continuing Education Center
FEES: Timed 5K Run - $30 thru Wednesday, April 20th; $35 on race day
Untimed 5K Walk/Run - $25 thru Wednesday, April 20th; $30 on race day
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - $20 thru Wednesday, April 20th; $25 on race day
1 Mile Dog Jog - $20 thru Wednesday, April 20th; $25 on race day
Phantom Runner - $35 thru Wednesday, April 20th
HOW: Register on www.active.com, or in person at any Big Peach Running Company location.
Visit www.theatlantabeat.com for details.
ABOUT US:
The Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation
The Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation is the charitable arm of Women’s Professional Soccer’s Atlanta Beat. Our Foundation is a 501 c (3) dedicated to the overall health and wellness of young girls in the Atlanta area. We support community and non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the physical, mental and emotional betterment of Atlanta’s youth.
The YWCA of Northwest Georgia
The vision of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia is to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding counties, the YWCA provides programs and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For details on programs and services, call 770-427-2902, visit www.ywcanwga.com, or to reach the 24-hour crisis line call 770-427-3390.
The KSU Foundation
The mission of the Kennesaw State University Foundation is to serve as an advocate for the University, and to receive, invest, account for, and allocate private gifts and contributions in support of Kennesaw State University.
