FAMILY FRIENDLY INCLUSIVE 5K/10K RACE:
The 5^th Annual ConnectAbility 5k/10k Run/Walk September 12^th promises inspiration and fun times for all

Dahlonega, Georgia, August 4, 2015– Run, walk, or roll your way on a gorgeous, well-organized course through the mountains and historic district in Dahlonega!

Looking to run a certified 5k or 10k (Peachtree Qualifier)? Thinking of running your first 5k race?  Love to walk for health?  Are you a seasoned runner looking for an inspirational and fun race with a beautiful course?  Or, are you looking for a great cause to support? ConnectAbility has the event for you!  September 12^th at 8am in Dahlonega, there will be a 5k/10k race to benefit ConnectAbility through the historic town square and alongside Lake Zwerner. The event raises money for ConnectAbility, which provides special needs respite programs, parents support groups, and more to adults and children with special needs in the north Georgia region.

In spirit with this organization, everyone will be a winner in this race, so everyone will get a high quality engraved FINISHER’S MEDAL!  In addition, there will be special awards for Age Bracket Winners and the Overall Winners will win HANDMADE POTTERY WINNERS’ CUPS made special for this race by Brad Walker Pottery.

Sound great?  There’s more! 

• FREE FUN RUN for KIDS at 9am!
• Full, fun warm-up on the stage in Hancock Park (starting/finish line location)
• All new program this year- “Race for a Reason”- fundraise for ConnectAbility, earn special perks, and race for free!
• Special Guests including KATY WILSON: WORLD AMBASSADOR FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
• Family fun including THE NORTH GEORGIA ZOO animal show!

Can’t make it to this event but wish you could?  Register as a “ghost” runner!  You’ll still get a shirt and chance to support a great organization… all without the sweat…
 

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For more information or to register, please visit www.garunner.org or contact Kate McElliott, Race Chair, at 770-616-4599 or contact@garunner.org. You can also 'Like' the event on Facebook!