Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://serviceleague.net/fundraisers/run-for-the-children/.
Place
Canton, GA US 30114
Description
Please join us for the 22nd Annual Run for the Children 5K, 10K and Fun Run, hosted by The Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton GA.
Early Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup will be at Fleet Feet, 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton GA on December 5th between 5PM-7PM
Race Day Schedule
Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins at 7AM Registration Fee $40
Fun Run starts at 8AM
5K and 10K starts at 8:30AM
Shirts and Goodies
Shirts are guaranteed if registered before 11/1/25. Registrations received from that date through race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size.
There will be plenty of refreshments after the race
Awards
5K and 10K Awards will be presented to top 3 Overall Male and Female, 1 Overall Masters Male and Female plus standard age groups beginning with 10 and Under up to 70 and Over.
Fun Run finishers will receive a commemorative ribbon.
A $1,000.00 cash prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.
Timing and Results
The race will be accurately timed by BT Race Timing. This race WILL NOT be chip timed. Please fill out the finish card, handed to you as you finish. Put your name, age, bib number and gender on the card, no need to put your time. Please turn in your card at the results boards for it to be posted. Failure to turn in your card will prohibit you from receiving an award on race day. Complete results will be posted to RunSignUp.com, BTRaceTiming.com, Athlinks.com and RunGeorgia.com after the race
Other Information and Refunds
In case of rain, snow, ice or other inclement weather, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.
Race Contact Info
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