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Cross the Bridge 5K

Sat July 22, 2017 Buford, GA 30519 US Directions

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Additional race information can be found at http://christophertromp15.wixsite.com/crossthebridge5k.

Place

Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Dr.
Buford, GA US 30519

Description

Run the 3rd annual Cross the Bridge 5k! This race supports a local Suwanee youth outreach center, Bridge 5:44, that is committed to changing lives, one student at a time. This organization, founded on three principles: Truth, Love, and Relationships, has been serving students for 13 years.The idea behind this race is to not only support our organization, but to challenge runners to push themselves by crossing mental bridges between their physical ability vs. their perceived ability, while running towards the physical bridge near the end of the course.

Awards:

  • Overall Male/Female: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  Age group awards (M/F): 1st and 2nd place in each age group - 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.

Race day registration will begin at 7:15 AM. T-Shirts are guaranteed to all participants registered by July 7. All others will receive shirt while supplies last! 

 

 

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Course Map

The start of the race is a short walk down from the parking lot, follow the signs and volunteers for directions. The course follows the scenic Ivy Creek Greenway trail leading back to a beautiful and large suspension bridge crossing over the creek. The front majority of the trail is flat running next to the creek towards the mall, while the back minority of the course features a more hill struck terrain opening up to the suspension bridge. The finish is located by the pavilion near the start of the ivy creek greenway spur trail. Awards will be disbursed by the finish.

About Bridge 5:44

Bridge 5:44 is a nonprofit outreach center located in Sugar Hill, Georgia with a mission to inspire and change lives, one student at a time. The owner, Phillip Dumond, and all the Bridge staff are committed to creating a space where students feel safe and are encouraged to be better students and people. Our goal as an organization is to connect students to influences that will transform their tomorrow by enriching their lives today.

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