Monday, December 2, 2013

2013 Peachtree Corners Christmas Run - Press Release

For Immediate Release:  2013 – 3rd Annual Peachtree Corners Christmas Run & Food Truck Stop

Back for the third year and with a twist!  Join us for a super FLAT/FAST run and some “Curiously Good Food”.  This year we’ve added Food Trucks to the fun.  Benefiting the Norcross Co-Op the Peachtree Corners Rotary will be on hand to collect unwrapped toys to benefit our communities children in need this Christmas.  For every unwrapped toy donated you will receive a raffle ticket.  Win prizes from Arts & Crafts and Food Trucks to local restaurants and more!
With every adult 10k & 5k entry you can select from local non-profits to receive portions of “your” entry fee, including, the Norcross Co-Op, local schools & Churches, NYBSA, YMCA and more.

Distance: 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013
Location: 5575 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA 
Parking:  Christ the King Lutheran Church
5575 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
Start/Finish:  All Races begin at 9:00 AM - Christ the King Lutheran Church
Registration:  Christ the King Lutheran Church
Results:  Onsite and Online
Website: 
www.spincyclesports.com

Stay warm before and after the race!
Race day registration, results, raffle and awards will be in the Fellowship Hall inside Christ the King!

Bring an unwrapped toy 
Join the Peachtree Corners Rotary for the Norcross Co-op and bring an unwrapped toy to help make Christmas better for a child in our community!

Receive a raffle ticket for each toy!  We will have Food Truck food tickets, Arts & Crafts and other local vendor gifts to give-away!  
Vendors Sign up here >>>   
Raffle begins at 10:00 until Noon!

Contact
Jenny Bennett - 404-448-4701

Schedule
Friday, December 13
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Race # pick up at Fowler YMCA
5600 West Jones Bridge
Peachree Corners, GA 30092

Saturday, December 14
7:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet pick up
9:00 a.m. - 10K & 5K Run/Walk (walkers and dogs on leash are all welcome)


Registration/Entry Fees
- $25 before Dec 1 & $30 after

Kids 12U 
10k (6.2 miles) is $15 before Dec 1 & $20 after
5k (3.1 miles) is $15 before and after Dec 1

- Fee after Online registration is closed add $5  
- Race Headquarters Folwer YMCA

- No mail-in applications available
- Online at active.com >>> 
Click Here
- In person at Folwer YMCA


Food Trucks - Register here >>>
After the Run.... From 11a - 2p, Bring your family and friends to enjoy a sweet & savory lunch served up by some of Atlanta's finest food trucks! Check
www.spincyclesports.com for the list of food trucks.


Awards and Extras
ALL Participants receive the famous Peachtree Corners Christmas Tree Run shirt.

Also includes great raffles and prizes!

Top Male/ Top Female 10K Winners receive forum gift cards age group will receive Special hand painted Christmas Ornaments.

1st-3rd: Overall Men & Women Men & Women Age Groups: 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

Top Male/ Top Female 5K winners receive forum gift cards.  
Runners finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group will receive hand painted Christmas Ornaments.

1st-3rd: Overall Men & Women Men & Women Age Groups: 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

Our awesome sponsors will be representing themselves with company information and MORE giveaways! What a great way to kick off the weekend. An amazing family fun event packed with food, music, games and prizes!

THE COURSE: Flat to slight rolling hills. Scenic route through the surrounding streets and neighborhoods of Peachtree Corners - fairly competitive fast course and welcomes all racers. Starts and finishes at Christ the King Lutheran Church.