2011 FAST PACE Race 5k/10k

Date

Start: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

8:00AM

Address

Cumming Fairgrounds
235 Castleberry Rd Cumming, GA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, October 21, 2011 @ 5:58 PM PST

Registrations

ANY ONLINE REGISTRATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER 6PM ON THURSDAY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICKUP YOUR RACE BIB UNTIL RACE DAY!

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FAST PACE Race Website

http://fastpacerace.com

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Campaign

Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. On Saturday, October 22, 2011, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.), along with the Prostate Condition Education Council (PCEC), is proud to present the third annual FAST PACE RACE. This event ,and its proceeds, promotes prostate cancer awareness, education, and treatment options. We also offer free PSA testing and DR exams.

Course Description

Each course was designed by runners, for runners. Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, USATF-certified, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line. The 5K course will produce many memorable PRs, and the 10K course with its beautiful half-mile visible downhill finish will give many runners their much sought-after Peachtree Road Race qualifying time.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer Registration Form Would you like to help support a good cause in your local community? Do you have someone participating in the race and would like to come out and support our cause?
Volunteer Registration Form
Please click here to sign up and volunteer on Race Day!

2010 Race Video

2011 Special Guest Speaker

We are honored to present Coach Roy Benson as our 2011 spokesman. Roy was Head Track and XC Coach at the University of Florida for 10 years and Head Coach at Marist in Dunwoody for 17 years. Roy still operates Nike XC camps in Vermont and Asheville for high school runners. Coach Benson currently serves as a Senior Writer for Running Times and as Contributing Editor for Running Journal magazines. Roy is a prostate cancer survivor and will speak from his heart.

PACE Race Advanced Technical Fiber T-shirt

Advanced technical fiber t-shirts available in Men’s or Women’s fitted cut for early registrations. Please note the Women's fitted shirt tends to be on the small size. Women who prefer a looser fit should request a Men's shirt.

Parking

Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1. The fairgrounds will be the staging/finishing area with parking for approximately 2000 cars and ample restrooms.

Packet Pickup

Race day packet pickup opens at 6:30 am inside the Cumming Fairgrounds main building.

Start Line Transportation

The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds. We will offer buses to transport runners/walkers to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:45 am, or participants may choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.

Heritage Village Post Race

Both races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds. Post-race food, beverages and ample restrooms will be available. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Group awards (Male/Female in 5-year increments) will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k. *Just added* - In addition, Nike 'FAST' technical shirts will be given to all age group winners!

Title Sponsor - Georgia Urology

Georgia Urology is one of the nation's largest private urology groups. With over 36 physicians and 25 office locations, Georgia Urology is a fully integrated group providing the most comprehensive care in the Southeast. GU is supplying the doctors and RNs who will conduct the free race day PSA screenings.

Information on the National PACE Race Series

The Prostate Awareness and Cancer Education (PACE) Race Series reaches men and women to educate them on prostate cancer, and increase awareness of the disease as well as emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The PACE series began in 2002 and now, featuring a team of celebrity runners, Including world famous marathoners Bill Rodgers and Benji Durden, the race series has reached millions of men around the country.

Directions from Exit 14 GA400 to Fairgrounds

Starting from Buford Hwy/GA-20 W at GA-400 Exit 14 1 Head northwest on Buford Hwy/GA-20 W toward Atlanta Rd/GA-20 W/GA-9 N - go 0.2 mi 2 Turn left at Atlanta Rd/GA-9 S - go 0.2 mi 3 Turn right at Hutchinson Rd (At light beside KFC) - go 0.6 mi 4 Turn right to stay on Hutchinson Rd - go 0.4 mi 5 Turn right at Castleberry Rd - go 0.9 mi Destination (Cumming Fairgrounds) will be on the left Parking at Gate B in the Fairgrounds Total: 2.2 mi from 400

Arrive on Time and Be Prepared to set a PR!

DON'T FORGET! Because this is a point-to-point course, you should arrive EARLY to be shuttled to the start. Buses for the 1-mile trip to the start line begin boarding at 7:00 am from the Fairgrounds and will end at 7:45 am. Races begin promptly at 8:00 am.

2009 Race Day Photos

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