About the race
Name: S.O. Forsyth 5K
Distance: 5K/Fun Run
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Location: Cumming, GA
Lanier-Tech Conference Center
All proceeds go to Forsyth County Special Olympics.
This is now a certified course, so it qualifies as a Peachtree Qualifier.
Contact
Beth Bourneuf - 678-458-4933
Schedule
- Saturday, November 5
7:00 a.m. – Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5K Walk/Run
8:45 a.m. – Fun Run
Ways to register
- printable mail-in application
- online at active.com
- in stores at Totally Running (405 Peachtree Parkway across from The Avenue Forsyth)
Entry Fees
- 5K - $25 if before November 4th;
- 5K - $30 on race day
- Fun Run - $10 if before November 4th;
- Fun Run - $15 on race day
- Packet pick up will be available Friday, November 4 at Totally Running and on race day.
- Are you a student at a Forsyth County school? Make sure you put down your school on the registration so your school gets credit for the SO Forsyth School Challenge.
- Are you a member of a corporate team or would like to start a team? Raise money for Special Olympics in honor of your team.
- All proceeds go to Forsyth County Special Olympics. Forsyth County Special Olympics serves over 300 athletes in Forsyth County. No athlete is turned away due to inability to pay and all race proceeds support this cause. If you cannot run and would like to donate, please go to Active.com and donate now on our registration page. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Awards & Extras
- awards to top 3 female/male in age groups.
- All 5K participants will receive a microfiber technical T-shirt.
- Special Olympic athletes and cheerleaders from area high schools will be at the finish line inspiring you to finish strong!
- Great giveaways from nearby merchants and sponsors.
- Bring the family to enjoy the DJ and event sponsors.
- Great finish line area with LOTS of bathrooms!
Location/Directions
5th Annual SO Forsyth 5K and Family Fun Run benefits Forsyth County Special Olympic programs and athletes. Join us at our NEW Venue just down the street from The Avenue Forsyth at the Lanier Technical College Conference Center on Ronald Reagan before Majors Road intersection. Just down the street from The Avenue Forsyth on Ronald Reagan and just before Majors Road. New course, same great race giveaways and benefits
Lanier Technical College Conference Center
7785 Majors Road Cumming, GA
Directions going North:
• 400 North
• Take Exit 13, Route 141
• Right onto Route 141
• Right onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard
• Entrance to Forsyth Conference Center is before intersection of Majors Road on the right
Directions going South:
• Take Exit 13, Route 141
• Left onto Route 141
• Right onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard
• Entrance to Forsyth Conference Center is before intersection of Majors Road on the right
