Elevating Autism 5K & 1Mi.

Elevating Autism 5K & 1M Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Cartersville, GA
 

Presented by 'Boost Abilities, LLC'

     8:00am    5K
     9:00am    1Mi. Fun Run/Walk

     9:15am    Awards Presentation
  

ACT NOW AND SAVE $$$  Registration is now OPEN!  

Early Bird pricing* runs through Fri., February 28th.  Price increases beginning Sat., March 1st. 

Get ready to run a NEW 5K Course at Sam Smith Park--and YES! it is USATF-Certified. This important event is not just about running and/or walking; it’s an effort to heighten awareness for folks in our very own communities who have Autism--both youth and adults--but are often misunderstood. Unless you are a parent of one with Autism, you might not know many of the facts.  This race is to help us help them.

Q. What is 'Boost Abilities, LLC'??

A. While we are still relatively small for now, we intend to grow so that we can elevate autism awareness in our community to help everyone see the world from a different angle.  Our mission is to help educate communities about autism, allowing everyone to begin thinking outside the box...this means connecting, sharing life experiences, and partnering parents with community leaders, all done for the safety of each of our members on the spectrum.  With your help, we CAN DO it.

Whether you're a front-o-the-packer or pushing that kiddie stroller casually at the back, we invite you to come out to a lovely April race and see if it might just change you.  We think it will!!! Register early to secure your spot, and even save some dough if you register in February. Either way, just grab a few of your friends and family members, and let’s have some FUN together!

WANT TO VOLUNTEER??  Contact Race Director Mandy Beavers: mandyjune0953@gmail.com

The 5K course is a USATF-certified and is a qualifying event for the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race.

RACE SCHEDULE:

  6:30am     Race Day Registration opens
  7:45am     Race Day Registration closes
  8:00am     5K
  9:00am     1 Mi. Fun Run/Walk
  9:15am     Awards Ceremony

REGISTRATION INFO:

Pre-Race, on-line Registration will be open until 11:00pm, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Pre-register by March 26th to guarantee your T-shirt size!)  

    * Pre-race Race Registration Fees:  

• For Ages 18 & UNDER...."EARLY BIRD RATE" is $20 for either race until Feb. 28th...after that, it's $25  

• For Adults, "EARLY BIRD RATE" is $25 for either race until Feb. 28th...after that, it's $30

     Race Day Rates:     

• $40 for the 5K
• $30 for the 1Mi.

(Note: Wish we could, but we cannot absolutely guarantee your T-Shirt Size if you register on Race Day!)

RACE TIMING:

    We want to thank our good friends at Wire2wire Running for professionally timing both races (5K & 1Mi.) with RFID-technology...there will be a disposable timing chip on each race bib provided in race packets. 

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & RACE SHIRTS:

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & RACE SHIRTS:  For those who have pre-registered, we highly-encourage you to pick up your race packet & t-shirt Friday, April 4th from 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM at the Big Peach Running Co. store located at 402 E Church St Suite 107 & 108, Cartersville, GA 30121).  Saves time & stress on race morning!  5K & 1M participants receive a shirt based on size indicated in their online registration. Size exchanges not guaranteed. 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

Restrooms – Available in the area before/after race
Water Stations – Water will be provided at a mid-point water station on course
Finish Area - Water, Gatorade, Fruit, & Snacks (free to runners)

5K AWARDS:

Overall awards in the 5K will be presented to the following:

Top 3 Overall M&F
Top Master M&F
Top 3 in each of the following Age Categories M&F:
       10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

NOTE: The '1 mILE fUN rUN' is mostly just for fun...BUT...we will present medals to the first 3 Boys and first 3 Girls who finish the race.

PARKING on RACE DAY:

    There is plenty of FREE parking available at the Ric Mason Soccer Complex parking lot, behind Cartersville Middle School.

DOGS & STROLLERS:

    For the safety of the 5K runners, dogs are not permitted with runners on the 5K route.  Dogs on leashes are fine for the 1Mi Run/Walk.

CANCELATION / WEATHER / REFUNDS:

This event will be held rain or shine, warm or cold weather unless event organizers determine in conjunction with local authorities that conditions necessitate cancelation. If cancelation is necessary, no credits or refunds will be provided and registered participants for the 5K/1M distances will be transferred to the rescheduled date.