Events
Place
682 Grove Street
Gainesville, GA US 30501
Description
Age Group Awards
- Each award winner will receive a medal and $10 gift certificate to Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton
- Overall Male and Female
- Masters Male and Female
- Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Parking
- Parking is avaible in the Gainesville Square Parking Deck -or- Gainesville Government Center on Gordon Avenue and Banks Street.
Packet Pick-Up
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up starts at 7:15 AM
**Race T-Shirt is included in registration. Must be registered by 3/6/2025 to be guaranteed shirt in your size selected. Anyone registering after this date will receive shirt while supplies last.
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 Shane Clark Memorial 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.
DO HARD THINGS!
Friends and Family,
Cameron “Shane” Clark lived a life full of and focused on family, friends and activities. Shane was born in Gainesville, Georgia on November 27,1972, and as a boy and young man could be found engaging in some sort of athletic activity ranging anywhere from football to water skiing. Shane was a standout linebacker for Gainesville High School earning All-State honors his senior year. Upon graduating from Gainesville High School, Shane continued his education and pursued his love of football at the University of Southern Mississippi. After finishing his time at the University of Southern Mississippi, Shane moved back to Gainesville where he met and married his wife, Kara. Together, Shane and Kara built a family and life together in Hall County, where they raised their two children, Callie and Buddy. Shane loved all things active and wanted to develop that same passion in his children, so he got them involved in any and every activity that they showed interest in. It was not just about the activity but it was also a way for Shane to connect with his children. It was not long before Shane became Coach Shane to so many young people in Hall County. Shane wanted every young person he coached to become the best they could be. He wanted to push them out of their comfort zone because he truly believed that was the only way to grow. Shane followed this same advice in his own life as he often pushed himself out of his own comfort zone by completing triathlons, marathons, and half-marathons. Shane did not love running but he loved the accomplishment of having run. Shane could often be found on a miserably hot day running the hills around his home, again not because he loved running but because he believed the only way to get everything out of what God has given you is to
DO HARD THINGS
All proceeds from the 5K will go towards funding The Shane Clark Memorial Scholarship.
Thank you,
Kara, Callie, and Buddy
USATF Certified 5K Course
USATF Certified Road Race Course ID: GA25021WC
This race is also a 2025 Atlanta Journal Constitution Road Race Qualifier!
For an interactive look at the course, use the following link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6403171144/
This course starts and Finishes at the Gainesville Midland Letters. The image below depicts the route. Blue arrows are the first two miles of the course, Black arrows the last mile. Runners will be utilizing both the road and the Highlands to Islands path.
