Description
This event was formerly the Embrace Race 5K held annually in February. 2025 will be our 13th anniversary of this event and feel a rebranding is necessary! We hope you will join us for the 13th Annual Blue Ribbon Run 5K & Fun Run! The race is an official PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!!
All proceeds benefit the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, a children’s advocacy center serving child abuse victims in Hall & Dawson Counties. As a 501c3 non-profit, we provide forensic interview and medical examination services to suspected child abuse victims free of charge and coordinate cases of abuse with local agencies. Our mission is to be the place where trauma ends & healing begins.
All participants will receive:
- Race Shirt
- Goody bag
- Snack/Drink
**T-Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by 1/19/2024.
Place
528 Prior Street
Gainesville, GA US 30501
Packet Pick-Up
Available on Saturday, February 1st from 10:00am to 12:00pm at:
Dick's Sporting Goods
150 Pearl Nix Pkwy Ste G
Gainesville, GA 30501
For directions, click HERE!
Course Map
The race course is 2 loops through the Brenau Campus area starting on Prior Street between Candler Field and Martha Hope Cabin. For an interactive map including elevations, click HERE.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Blue Ribbon Run 5K.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Special Offer
Thanks to our sponsor for this special offer to all participants! Print the full coupon HERE. Valid from 1/1/2025 to 5/6/2025
Directions
MapMyRun Map
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Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
