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 still OPEN.   

          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