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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Sat March 2, 2024 Athens, GA 30601 US Directions

Events

Ribbit Run 5K

9:00AM EST
Registration is Required to Participate

Tree Frog Trot 1K

10:00AM EST
Registration is Required to Participate
Please don't make me run! I just want the t-shirt!

Phantom Runner

9:00AM EST

Place

757 N. Chase Street
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens, GA US 30601

Description

Last year, after a 10+ year hiatus, the Chase Street PTO was proud to bring the Race for Chase back to the Chase Street Elementary community. This year, we are thrilled to repeat the highly successful event, renamed Ribbit Run, at our newly renamed school, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary.

Enjoy a whole morning of family fun. We will have complimentary hot chocolate and coffee from Java Joy, food for purchase from the Cafe Racer food truck, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and the playground will be open. 

Register by Thursday, February 14, 2024 to receive a  t-shirt. T-shirts will not be available to registrations received after February 14, 2024. 

Early Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup and registration will be available on Thursday, February 29th at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary from 4-5:30pm and Friday March 1st at Fleet Feet from 4-7pm. 

Fleet Feet 
1694 S. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA  30606

Venmo, Cash or Check will be accepted.

Race Day Schedule

8:00AM    Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration  (Venmo, Cash or Check accepted)

9:00AM    Ribbit Run 5K

10:00AM  Tree Frog Trot 1K

10:30AM  Tiny Tree Frog Trot

10:45AM  5K Awards

Awards will be available at the 5K Awards Ceremony at 10:45 AM. If you are unable to attend the ceremony, please contact us at ribbitrun5k@gmail.com.

Course

The 5K course starts and finishes at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.  COURSE MAP

The Tree Frog 1K will start and finish at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School and will run a 1K portion of the 5K course.  COURSE MAP

The Tiny Tree Frog Trot runs on campus around the loop in front of the school.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor?

Would you like to support this great school by becoming a sponsor for the Ribbit Run 5K?  If so, contact ribbitrun5k@gmail.com for more information.

Awards

5K Awards are given to Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female, Grand Masters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over.

Participation awards will be given to all Tree Frog Trot 1K and Tiny Tree Frog Trot.

What if it Rains?

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

Check the weather.

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Race for Chase 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

Race Contact Info

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