The Big Gay 5K & 1Mi. Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, March 1st, 2025    9:00am
Rome, GA

We Invite you to join us for the Inaugural  "The Big Gay  5K & 1Mi. Fun Run/Walk!"  The 5K race will be held Saturday morning, March 1st, 2025 at 9:00 AM.  The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9:45 AM.

The fundraiser is for Rome GA Pride. We are a nonprofit and any funds we raise go to help the local LGBTQIA+ community.  The Big Gay 5K/1Mi. is an event raising funds for Pride (the festival is in June). We encourage people to show their Pride at the race!! We want it to be bright and fun, so people can show their true colors, show their pride, and be themselves in a safe space. All are welcome to participate and have fun!

Race Registration Fees:

*$30 -- 5K -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $40 Day of Race
*$25 -- 1 Mile -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $35 Day of Race

PLEASE NOTE: T-shirt size is Guaranteed if you REGISTER by WEDN., FEB. 20th.  (While registration will still remain open until Sun., Feb. 23rd, we simply cannot guarantee you get the shirt size you want beyond Feb. 20th.)   Register EARLY!! 

WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE but NOT RUN/WALK THE RACE??   Be 'Ghost Runner' and sign up that way.  No shirt, no problem.  DONATE to HELP.

Race Route / Start-Finish & Parking:

* This USATF-Certified 5K Course is scenic and very fast, and meanders through the beautiful Oostanaula River Trails of Rome.

* There is plenty of parking near the race's start/finish area at Ridge Ferry Park (Dog Park side, north of RR tracks).

Race Day Schedule of Events:

7:30 AM Race Day Registration Opens

8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes

9:00 AM 5K Start Time

9:45 AM 1Mi. Fun Run/Walk

10:15 AM Awards Presentation for 5K

Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:

Avoid the crowds and pickup your packet & t-shirt at GoGo Running on Friday, Feb. 28th from 10:00AM--6:00 PM.

Location:  1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165
 

5K Awards:

Awards will be given to the following: 
     *Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
     *Top Male Masters and Top Female Masters Winners
     *Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 14-Under, 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: There are no awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.  Just smiles.

Please note, this is a rain or shine event.

Professional Timing:

This race will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC using the latest RFID technology.  Results will be posted after the race www.wire2wirerunning.com