
9th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K
First Baptist Church of Newnan 15 W Washington Street Newnan, GA 30263 Organized by RACE for the OrphansAbout this event
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Run to change lives! Join more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, May 8, 2021. ORION Racing will professionally manage the 5K finish line and use RFID chip timing to ensure the most accurate finish times possible. The 5K course is USATF Certified (#GA19094WC) and is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.
There will be plenty of space for social distancing, so bring your family and friends to run or walk the beautiful streets of downtown Newnan.
Cash prizes for Top 5K Male & Female winners, and awards will be given to the top 3 schools with the most participants.
Through your participation, RACE for the Orphans, Inc., is changing lives and helping bring children home to their forever families. Founded in 2013 with a vision for Raising Awareness, Compassion and Education about the needs of the 150+ million orphans around the world, the annual 5K RACE has grown to over 1,000 participants and volunteers…all committed to raising money for area adopting families.
Event details and schedule
Tot Trot (1/4 mile) for ages 5 and under begins at 8:00 AM
Mia's Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:15 AM
5K begins at 9:00 AM (USATF certified #GA19094WC/Peachtree Road Race Qualifier)
Awards ceremony begins at 10:00 AM
Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome
CASH PRIZES and Medals for Top 3 Overall Male/Female 5K winners
Top 3 Masters receive medals
Top 3 Male/Female in 14 age groups receive medals
Awards for top 3 schools with the most participants
Early packet pickup available at Dragonfly Running Club (10 LaGrange Street, downtown Newnan) on Friday, May 7th from 11 AM to 6 PM. RACE day registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Newnan.
RACE T-shirt guaranteed to all who register by Sunday, May 2nd.
***Early Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 2nd. Price increases by $5.00 for each race category on Monday, May 3rd.
***Online registration ends at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 5th.
***Phantom Runner option available with purchase of $20 t-shirt
Visit www.racefortheorphans.org for more information.
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Categories
5K - Individual Age group/open
"Mia's Mile" Fun Run or Walk - Individual Age group/open
Tot Trot (1/4 mile, ages 5 & Under) - Individual Age group/open
Other-Virtual Runner (T-shirt is $20) - Individual Age group/open
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