2nd Annual Morningside Mile
About the Race
Name: Morningside Mile
Distance: Mile
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Location: Atlanta, Ga.- Virginia Highland.
Starts at intersection of Lanier Blvd & Virginia.
www.morningsidemile.com
The 2nd Annual Morningside Mile is the first and only competitive 1-mile race in Atlanta that
awards its fastest runners with cash prizes. Runners of all skill levels are encouraged to
don their running shoes for what promises to be a fun race & great after-party packed with
family activities, noodle eating contest, sumo wrestling, craft market, live music
and food from Doc Chey's, Alons, Rosebud, & Family Dog. Proceeds benefit the restoration
of Atlanta's oldest firehouse.
Contact Information
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Schedule
- 12:00PM Wave Starts Begins
Registration
$25 until October 10 or first 1000 runners, whichever comes first. No race day registration.
Packet pick-up is October 15 at Phidippides Ansley Mall only.
There is NO RACE DAY PICKUP!!!!!
Ways to register
- Printable race application - DO NOT MAIL APPLICATION - please turn in at Phidippides Ansley Mall
- Online – active.com
- In-store at Phidippides Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Ave (404-875-4268) - NOW REGISTER UP THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT 15.
Awards & Extras
Overall M & F; Masters M & F. First Place awards in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 & over.
Cash prizes! Overall Male & Female Winner - $200; Masters Male & Female Winner - $100; Grandmasters Male & Female Winner - $50.
Local merchant gift certificates to age group winners. Use your race number for discounts in various neighborhood merchants.
Registered runners get a race hat, commemorative pint glasse & lots of other great swag including a free Sweetwater beer or Yoforia frozen yogurt.
Location
Starts at at intersection of Lanier Blvd & Virginia.
Race start and finish located approximately 2/3 mile apart. Parking is available in neighborhood along streets but please do not block driveways. MARTA services the neighborhood. We recommend you park close to the finish line & walk/run to the start so you can enjoy the post-race block party. Please note that the Morningside Village, Alon's, & Coldwell Banker parking lots will be closed. There should be plenty of on street parking on Lanier Blvd, University Avenue, North Morningside Drive, Lanier Place & Cumberland Drive
Fire Station 19
October is National Fire Safety Month! A portion of race & event proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Fire Foundation for the restoration of the Virginia-Highland fire station #19. Over the years, lack of funding for proper maintenance on this 1925 historic landmark has resulted in termite damage to the staircase, holes in the ceiling, and standing water in the station due to poor drainage. For more information on the station 19 restoration, visit www.vhfirecompany.com.
