39th Annual Georgia Blueberry Festival 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Alma, GA

"Georgia's Blueberry Capital"

Sponsored by the Bacon County Hospital and Health System

When:

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Time:

Race Registration begins - 6:30 a.m.
5K - 8:00 a.m.
1 Mile - after 5K.

Where:

First Baptist Church - 201 North Church Street, Alma, GA

From US Hwy. 1 S. - turn left on 10th St. after Dairy Queen - go 2 blocks to church.

From US Hwy. 1 N. - Turn right onto 10th street by Dairy Queen - Go 2 blocks to the church.

From Hwy 32 W - proceed through downtown (12 St.) - turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 1 at 3rd traffic light- Turn left onto 10th St. by Dairy Queen- go 2 blocks to the church.

From Hwy 32 E - at McDonald's, turn right onto Hwy US 1 N. -turn left onto 10th St. by Dairy Queen - go 2 blocks to the church.

Course:

The well-marked 3.1 mile course is mostly flat. Mile #2 has a few small grades and is very scenic as you run alongside beautiful Lake Lure. Splits called at miles 1 & 2. Race start close to the 39th Annual Georgia Blueberry Festival activities. Come and enjoy!

Entry Fees:

5K: $15 on or before May 17, $20 after May 17
1M: $10 on or before May 17, $15 after May 17
5K or 1 M (students): $8.00

Pre-registration must be postmarked on or before May 17th

Awards:

Trophies to Overall Male and Overall Female (under 40)
Trophies to Overall Male and Overall Female Master's (40-59)
Trophies to Overall Male and Female Grand Master's (60 and over)
Trophies to top three places in age groups -male and female in 5-year age groups up to 70, then 70 and over.

Blueberry gifts to Overall, Master's and Grand Master's Winners.

Awards for 1 Mile: Top male and female in fun run/walk and top ten students 14 & under in fun run/walk

All Participants: Post-race healthy snacks, all pre-registered runners guaranteed a t-shirt race day, random door prizes and goody bags to all entrants.

All runners pre-registered on or before May 17th will receive a t-shirt.

Awards ceremony will follow one mile race.

5K Age Groups

Male
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over

Female
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over

Race Information Contact

Karen McCarty - Race Coordinator
302 South Wayne St.
Alma, GA 31510
912-632-8961 ext 1083
kmccarty@bchsi.org
Make checks payable to Bacon County Health Services. Visa and MasterCard accepted online

For More Information and To Register:

Printable Registration

Online Registration