Participate in the 8th Annual Adams Realtors RUN FOR THE PARK, sponsored by Adams Realtors, Grant Park's premiere real estate company. The event, part of the weekend long Grant Park SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL,includes a 5K Race & Kids Tot Trot. All proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore Atlanta's oldest park.
Contact information
Ed Williams(404) 327-7738.
Schedule
7:00 a.m. -- Race Day Registration and Packet pick up starting at near the Zoo Atlanta entrance.
8:00 a.m. -- 5K race beings.
8:45 a.m. -- Tot Trot
Entry Fees
-- Early Registration (on or before August 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00
-- Late registration (after August 22) and Race Day Registration . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
-- Tot trot for kids 5 & under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.00
Race takes place rain or shine. No refunds.
Ways to Register.
- Download printable race application
- Online at active.com
- On-site registration at Adams Realtors through Aug 26th
- In store at Phidippides Ansley Mall through Aug 26th 404.875.4268
Limited to first 1,000 entries - REGISTER EARLY to claim your spot in this popular 5K
Course
With a new start & finish at the main entrance to Zoo Atlanta (Cherokee Ave & Augusta Ave).
To view the race course click here.
Awards
Awards to overall male and female, Masters male and female, and 3-deep in each age group,
10 & Under 11-14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65 & Over.
Fun Stuff
- 100% Cotton T-shirts
- Come & enjoy a FREE cold adult draft beverage courtesy of Bill Adams & Adams REALTORS!
- Immediately following the Awards Ceremonies, all participants 21 and older with a valid ID and race bib, can walk up to Dakota Blue (next to Adams REALTORS) & receive one free draft beer as you enjoy a discounted brunch (coupon will be in your race bag).
- Then plan on enjoying the sites & sounds of the Summer Shade Festival!
Directions
Driving
South of the City
Take I-75/85 North to Fulton St exit. Turn right at top of exit ramp. Go to first traffic light and turn right at Olympic Caldron. Go to next intersection (Georgia Avenue) and turn left. Georgia Avenue will end at the entrance to the park (approximately one mile).
East of the City
I-20 West to Boulevard exit; turn left at top of exit ramp; go to third traffic light and turn right in to parking area.
West of the City
I-20 East to Boulevard exit; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to second traffic light and turn right in to parking area.
North of the City
I-75/85 South to I-20 East; take first exit - Boulevard/Cyclorama/Zoo; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to second traffic light and turn right into parking area. The parking area is situated on a hillside with four levels for parking. If you are bound for the Zoo or Cyclorama, follow the walking path down the hill and turn left at the bottom of the hill.
MARTA
Buses serving Grant Park include #97(pick up at Five Points Station or at the north end of Centennial Olympic Park), #197 (Transfer at King Memorial Station), #32 (Pick up at King Memorial Station) Contact MARTA for schedule information www.itsmarta.com or 404-848-4711.
PARKING
One parking lot is located on Boulevard (approx. 425 spaces) and one lot is located on Cherokee Avenue (approx. 375 spaces). Parking is also available on streets bordering the park. Please observe speed limits around the park and inside the park. Never park on grass or turf areas, sidewalks or areas not clearly marked for parking.
Please note, while visiting the park we ask that you remain on the walking path and not walk through planting beds.
Always park in marked spaces. Never park on grass or turf areas, on sidewalks, or areas posted, or where there is no clear indication of marked parking. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.
