Events
The Big Gay 5K
'GHOST RUNNER' -- I would like to support the cause, but will not be able to attend the event.
Place
Rome, GA US 30161
Description
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 9:00am
Rome, GA
We Invite you to join us for the Inaugural "The Big Gay 5K & 1Mi. Pride Stride!" The 5K race will be held Saturday morning, March 1st, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The 1 Mile Pride Stride 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 Master and Top Female Master
- Top Male Grandmaster and Top Female Grandmaster
- 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
- Top Overall Nonbinary Winner
- Top Masters Nonbinary Winner
- Top Grandmaster Nonbinary Winner
- Top Nonbinary in the following Age Categories: 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
NOTE: There are no awards for the 1 Mile Pride Stride....this Fun Run/Walk is just for 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
Race Contact Info
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