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Rock and Run 5K

Sat June 8, 2024 Athens, GA 30606 US Directions

Place

835 Sunset Drive
VFW 2872
Athens, GA US 30606

Description

Come and join us for a great inaugural Rock and Run 5K.  Proceeds will benefit Athens Tech Foundation, VFW #2872 & Auxiliary, and
Athens Area Humane Society

Hotel

Since the race starts early on Saturday morning, we have partnered with Fairfield Inn near the VFW for accommodations the night before the race. Get in town early enough to eat, rest and be ready to Rock & Run on Saturday morning. Book by May 30 to receive the special Rock & Run rate. 

Extend your stay and extra night and enjoy more Athens, GA sites and sounds!

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://rockxrun-5k.dudasites.com/.

Registration Fees

Event: Rock and Run 5K


Start Time: 7:30am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + Processing Fee
Registration: Price increases to $40.00 after May 20, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Virtual Rock and Run 5K


Run your 3.1 miles anywhere, keep track of your time and submit them by noon on June 8 using the Results tab of this registration site.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + Processing Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 5, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Day Schedule

6:30AM    Race Day Registration and Packet PickUp

7:30AM    5K Race

8:30AM    Awards & Post-race celebration

T-Shirts

Shirts are guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by 05/20/24. Limited quantities available on race day.

Virtual Runners may add a $10.00 mailing fee to have the shirt mailed to you after the event.

Awards

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

10-year age groups:  17 and Under, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-71, 75 and Over

Virtual Option

Run your 3.1 miles anywhere.  Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page.  Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on June 8.  To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.

Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.

Course

The course will start and finish at Athens VFW 2872, 835 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA.  The course will run through adjacent neighborhoods and return to the VFW.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

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 Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Rock and Roll 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finish Line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

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