Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K

'C.W.A.T.C.' (Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp)...and...C5K ('Cedartown 5K' wheelchair race)

Note: THE WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE TRAINING CAMP is now CLOSED. ⊗

          HOWEVER, . . .THE CEDARTOWN WHEELCHAIR 5K is still OPEN. 

Welcome to the official Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and C5K race registration site. This year, we are thrilled to host the 21st-annual C5K, and we are excited to see what this Paralympic year will bring!! Our partnership with the Shepherd Center and Atlanta Track Club Peachtree 10K is a true honor. We stand united to support the sport of wheelchair racing in Georgia for not only our local communities but also for athletes from around the world.

                       2024 C5K & CAMP

CAMP DATES: June 30 - July 3

CEDARTOWN Wheelchair 5K RACE: July 2 at 6:00 pm

Accommodations:

Athletes will be hosted in dorms on the beautiful Darlington School campus located 15 minutes north of Cedartown. Two persons will share a room.  Book your room early and reserve your spot!!  REGISTRATION FOR THE CAMP CLOSES FRI., JUNE 7th.  5K Race Registration will remain open until race day, July 2nd. 

Meals:

• Three meals included per day.
• Some meals including post-race party will be served at different location.
• NOTE: Darlington School is a nut free / alcohol free campus.

Equipment Clinic:
Our equipment clinic* will cover maintenance, track steering components,  wheel alignment (toe-in-toe-out), as well as other important tips to maintain your racing chair ready-to-perform. This is a great opportunity not only for young athletes and newcomers but also for seasoned athletes as well. Leave the session with your wheels aligned and ready to race!!
        *Presented by Krige Schabort and Wheels of Fire father/daughter team Raymond and Aerelle Jones.

Training:

There is a track on the campus grounds and there will be scheduled road training sessions from the campus along the Coosa River.

Pricing for Camp Accommodations and 5K Race Registration:

$180 - Camp registration includes transportation to and from Atlanta, 3-night accommodations, and all meals. This includes the 5K registration.

$30 – 5K race registrations only

**Coaches, Family, and/or Friends are welcome at the camp for a rate of $200/per person.  Registration on-site.

Transport to Cedartown:

• June 30th: Athletes will be picked up at Atlanta Airport.  Pick up times: 12pm, 4pm, 8pm (see contact below) 
• July 3rd: Transportation from Darlington campus to the Intercontinental Hotel mid-morning on the 3rd.

NOTE: If your travel arrangements are outside of these hours, we can provide you with information to arrange shuttle service at your own expense.

C5K (Cedartown 5K) RACE INFORMATION:

The 5K race course will remain the same as previous years on the streets of Cedartown - the C5K delivers the fastest 5K times in the world. The course is technical with some climbs and downhills on smooth roads.

Divisions for Men & Women

1. Open (Men and Women)
2. Masters  (Men--Ages 40-49)
3. Grandmasters  (Men--Ages 50+)
4. T52 Quad  (Men)

TWO START TIMES 

1. Race 1-- OPEN WOMEN;  T52 QUAD DIVISION MEN
2. Race 2-- OPEN MEN;  MASTERS MEN;  AND GRANDMASTERS MEN

PRIZE MONEY $$$ and Custom trophy awarded to the top 3 in all IPC wheelchair divisions, including masters and grandmasters as long as minimum 3 competitors per division.

TRACK MEET ON DARLINGTON CAMPUS  (NEW this year!)

The track meet will be informal and based on a rolling start timetable staring later in the evening of July 1st.  Please pick your top-two preferred events in the registration process.  We will select events depending on the popularity and hope to run a 'Last Man Out' fun race at the close of the evening.

General information – Caron Schabort cedartown5k@gmail.com

Registration - Krige Schabort:   schabort@comcast.net

Accommodations – Chris Holcomb:   holcomb1100@gmail.com

Transportation – Samantha Griffin:   sre2133@aol.com

The Rolling Thunder Triple Crown Series* (More Info.--Click Here)

Cedartown 5K – July 2
Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree 10K Wheelchair Division – July 4   (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
Boilermaker 15K – July 14   (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)

We are excited to introduce the second annual Triple Crown Series (TCS) for wheelchair athletes. The
series is a three-event point-based system for all levels: men/women in open, quad, masters and
grand masters divisions. The purpose of the TCS is to help develop and grow the sport of wheelchair
racing, providing a more competitive atmosphere for elite as well as up-and-coming wheelchair
racers. The 2023 TCS proved to be successful, 27 athletes competed in all three events.

Series event list: For complete series information visit: www.able-sport.com