The June 1 race is a 2013 Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
The possum is running to benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Enlist friends, family or co-workers and form a team to run this annual race, presented by the Big Peach Running Stores. The fun and flat race course makes for a fast and beautiful run along the scenic Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Organizers say the smooth and certified course allows runners to get in condition for the 2013 Peachtree Road Race, as well as qualify. Sponsors include the city of Roswell, the Whole Foods Market with healthy refreshments, as well as Aurora Cineplex providing brownies and pit stop. Get into CNC after the race for free and enjoy post-race festivities and awards presentations in the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion. Overall and Masters Male and …
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Runners took to Canton Street early Saturday morning, April 13, to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Atlanta.
A large number of runners and spectators enjoyed the gorgeous weather, Saturday, April 13 while they raised money to benefit Children's Hospital of Atlanta. After completing a 5k and 10-miler, runners spent time taking in the live music at the Heart of Roswell Park and frequenting historic district businesses, which offered specials throughout the day.
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A run for charity will shut down parts of Crabapple Road and Canton Street.
Expect some traffic delays along Canton Street and Crabapple Road in Roswell on Saturday morning from 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. as the Historic Roswell 10 Miler and 5K, benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta races through. Canton Street to State Route 92 will be affected for the whole run since the 5k and the end of the 10 miler happen along that stretch of road. However, the course has been structured so that residents can get out of neighborhoods - either through alternate routes or during breaks in runners. Certain streets should be avoided until the times they reopen, listed below: For further information and to see the race’s route map on the city's Cone Zone webpage.
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The race was presented by Big Peach Running Company.
With temperatures dropping below 23 degrees along the river under blue skies, almost 800 enthusiastic 10K runners took the challenge to qualify early for the Peachtree Road Race during the 12th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge Race on Saturday, Feb. 2. Overall and Masters male and female finishers and first, second and third place finishers in 13 age groups received awards after the race in the cozy Kingfisher Hall surrounded by vendors and sponsors while they enjoyed plenty of post-race treats. Whole Foods Market provided fresh fruit and Caribou Coffee served hot coffee as the runners assembled for the awards. The first place winners received memberships to the Nature Center, CNC hooded sweatshirt coupons and ice chests, plus other prizes …
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Peter Kirui and Mamitu Daska claim victories at the 2012 AJC Peachtree Road Race.
The 43rd annual 2012 AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, in Atlanta, which included runners from Roswell, named Peter Kirui from Kenya and Mamitu Daska from Ethiopia the winners, with finish times of 27:37 and 32:22, respectively. “We have a great field of competitors every year and this year was no exception,” said Tracey Russell, race director for the AJC Peachtree Road Race and executive director of the Atlanta Track Club, in a press release. “The AJC Peachtree Road Race is an exciting event and we are happy to share our 4th of July with the 60,000 participants at this wonderful event.” In the Masters races, Jae Yung Hyung from Albuquerque, NM, and Sheri L. Piers from Falmouth, ME, took the men’s and women’s title with times…
Over 450 runners turned out to participate last month.
Hembree Springs Elementary hosted over 450 runners in its first annual Hembree Runs Wild 5k and 1k Race. The community event surpassed all expectations as students and families came from all over the metro area, including neighboring elementary schools. Participants were treated to goodies supplied by many local businesses who supported the event. A free festival followed in which many of the families participated and had a wonderful time. "This is the first time my daughter and I have run a 5k together and she says she can’t wait to do it again," said HSES parent Susan Rickson. The Hembree Springs PTA sponsored the event to kick off the Hembree Springs Running Club and support healthy lifestyles for students and the community. Hembree …
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The community will come together to promote education and fitness.
The Roswell community will come together for some genuine family fun at the Holcomb Bridge Middle School's first annual Holcomb Bridge Hustle 5K. With 26 corporate sponsors and over 230 registrants, this marquee event will start and finish at Holcomb Bridge Middle School, traveling down the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor to East Roswell Park and back. “We are very excited to be the host of an event that will benefit both Holcomb Bridge Middle School and the Roswell community as a whole,” said Principal Joy Schroerlucke. “Local businesses, cluster schools and community volunteers have shown great enthusiasm to become involved. We appreciate their willingness to give back to their local school and neighborhood.” Police coverage and …
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LexisNexis invites businesses to form teams in the annual Windward Challenge 5K Run/Walk to benefit KaBoom!
LexisNexis is putting on a race and has thrown down the challenge to other corporations in the North Fulton area. The 2011 Windward Challenge 5K Run/Walk is now a corporate cup challenge as well. Don Welsko of LexisNexis said the Windward Challenge has been a part of the North Fulton community for almost 11 years. It has raised almost a million dollars for local nonprofit organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, the March of Dimes and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This year the nonprofit to benefit will beKaBOOM!, a nationally-known nonprofit that builds and rebuilds playgrounds around the United States. The race will be Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. A Kids' Fun Run begins at 6 p.m. "We're trying to raise money for a playground …
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33rd Annual Old Soldiers Day Races Held
The 33rd Annual Old Soldiers Day Race got under way at Wills Park early on Saturday. Both 5K and a 10 K events started at 7:00 a.m. The Men's 5K was won by Justin Thornsberry. Brent Neal finished second with Zach Bailey placing third. The first place finisher in the Women's 5K was Tracey Rossi. In the 10K race, Tom Cull finished first. Bill Edens crossed the line in second place and Bill Moore took third place. The Women's 10K was won by Tammi Kole.
Alpharetta and the Legion Post present the 59th annual parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, Aug. 6.
American Legion Post 201 presents the Old Soldiers Day Race and Parade on Saturday, Aug. 6 with the city of Alpharetta for the 59th year. The parade theme is "My Flag, My Country: Worth Fighting For," recognizing the living memory of all veterans of all wars. The parade will be dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, and the memory of those who lost their lives in it. A performance by the Alpharetta City Band begins the event at City Hall at 9:15 a.m. It is followed by a program at 10 a.m. Traffic will be detoured around the parade on Saturday morning, and for the Old Soldiers Day Race that starts at 7 a.m. (See traffic detour schedules below.) The grand marshal–and keynote speaker–will be Brian Stann, …
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Aaron Gravett
9:22 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
As one of the runners and a Roswell resident, I appreciated all of the City's support during the event. It was great to see Roswell Police managing the traffic blocks and influx of runners with a smile. It was a great day to run! more ›