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Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K

Sat August 3, 2024 Athens, GA 30605 US Directions

Events

Cross Country 5K

8:00AM EDT

Fun Run

9:00AM EDT

Phantom Runner

8:00AM EDT

Place

Athens YMCA
915 Hawthorne Ave
Athens, GA US 30605

Description

Come challenge yourself with one of the oldest cross country 5K races through the woods behind the Athens YMCA.

Registration Fees

Event: Cross Country 5K
Race begins on the YMCA track and make 2 loops through the woods behind the YMCA. Finish is on the track.
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee.  Register by July 19 to receive a t-shirt.
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after July 19, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

 

Event: Fun Run
Fun Run makes 1 loop around the track.
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $10.00 Race Fee + $2.28 SignUp Fee  Register by July 19 to receive a t-shirt.
Registration: Registration ends July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

 

Event: Phantom Runner
Get a shirt to show your support. Please pick up your shirt from the Athens YMCA on or before August 3,2024
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.86 SignUp Fee  Register by July 19 to receive a t-shirt, after July 19 registration fee is donation only.
Registration: Registration ends July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Day Schedule

7:00AM   Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

8:00AM   Run Through the Woods XC 5K

9:00AM   Fun Run

9:15AM   Awards

Course

The race starts and finishes on the track.  At the start run 1 loop around the track then merge off of the track onto the fields and into the woods.  Run 2 loops through the woods.  After the 2nd loop, return to the track directly to the finish line.

Course Map

 

 

Awards

Handmade pottery from the famous R. Wood Studio in Athens, GA.  Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, age group awards given to  standard 5-year age groups starting at 10 and under going through 75 and over.

Race Series and Finishline Management

Coach Mike's Run Through the Woods XC 5K is proud to be a part of the Black Bag Race Series.  

Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

 

 

What if it Rains?

We get wet!  Race may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.  Sorry, no refunds due to weather.

Check the Athens Weather

 

Race Contact Info

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