The ML5K CommUnity Run - - - - - - (A 5K Run/Walk)

The ML5K CommUnity Run/Walk

Monday – January 20th – MLK Day –

10:00am  5K Run/Walk Starts 

Please make plans to join us for this very special event…the 2nd running of the “ML5K CommUnity Run”  The race--in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--is meant to bring our community together, not only in recognition of Dr. King, but also in an effort to promote health and wellness in our own little corner of the world on this very special day!

Each year, proceeds from the race will benefit an individual or individuals experiencing health challenges, providing support for medical bills and related expenses. Additionally, proceeds will serve to benefit the MLK Bartow County Scholarship Fund, furthering education in the Bartow County community. 

This race route was well-received in its inaugural year and we think you will love utilizing a portion of the Sam Smith Park trail never before used for a 5K!  This is a rolling and scenic route that incorporates much of the surrounding beauty of Cartersville.  Please see the Race Route Map Below for a more detailed overview of the course. 

Registration Information:
*$30 Pre-Race Registration (through January 16th) 
*$40 Race Day Registration Fee 
Register early to guarantee lower rates and your T-shirt size! 

5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:

*The 5K Start & Finish Lines are located on the track of Cartersville Middle School located at 825 Douthit Ferry Rd., Cartersville, GA.

*There is plenty of race parking in the Cartersville Middle School Parking Lot.  Additionally, overflow parking is also available in the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off of Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.)  

Race Day Schedule of Events:

*8:45 AM Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-up Opens 
*9:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*9:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*10:00 AM 5K Start
*11:15 AM Awards Presentation

Packet Pick up: 

Packet Pick-up will be held Saturday, January 18th, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running Company of Cartersville. Located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121.

Awards:
Awards will be given to the following: 
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Master’s Male and Top Master’s Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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

Professional Timing:

The race will once again be professionally chip-timed by our friends from Wire2Wire Running.  Results will be posted on their website results page. 

www.wire2wirerunning.com

Please note, this is a Rain-or-Shine event.

Please plan to join us in support of our 2nd year to host an event which in Year 1 brought our community together!  We invite you to come and be a part of it!