Description
The 5th Annual "Battle of Atlanta Double Quick" 5K fun run/walk will be on July 16th starting at 8:30am. The starting and finish lines are near where the actual Battle of Atlanta began in the Historic Kirkwood neighborhood.
The race will begin as the battle began with Union troops firing the first shot. Union troop re-enactors will be on hand to start the race at Bessie Branham Park just north of Hosea Williams Drive.
The racecourse goes on neighborhood streets, through downtown Kirkwood, and along the PATH bikeway through shaded Gillam Park. While there are now buildings along the course, the topography has remained virtually the same since the battle.
The Battle of Atlanta took place on July 22nd, 1864. The 5K Double Quick this year on July 16th is part of the B*ATL Commemoration of the 146th anniversary of the Civil War battle.
The race will be neighborhood friendly and suitable for various ages and skill levels. Volunteers from Kirkwood are organizing the race. Entry forms are available online. Registration before the 14th is $18 ($22 after the 14th and on the day of the race). Runners will begin gathering at Bessie Branham Park at 7:30 -8:00am
