Annual Christmas 5K in Virginia Highland
About the race
Name: VAHI Christmas 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia Highland
2011 Results
Photos from the 2011 race - click here
RACE IS CLOSED OUT
Claim your spot now for this year's 5K in Virginia Highland
Race closes out early every year - don't procrastinate!
Hundreds of dollars in drawings from local merchants!
- This popular event closes at 1200.
- Santa hats to all participants!
- Skinny Santa returns to start the race and give out goodies!
- Post race fruit, goodies.
- Long sleeved 100% cotton T-Shirts
- Walkers, strollers and dogs on leashes welcome
- Portion of proceeds benefit charitable causes in immediate neighborhood
- Hundreds of dollars in drawings from local merchants
Don't miss the most popular holiday race in Intown Atlanta.
Contact
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Schedule
Early packet pickup at Phidippides Ansley Mall locaton only
Avoid the hassle by picking up race number and t-shirt before race day
December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 - www.phidippides.com
- Saturday, December 17
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Packet & T-Shirt Pick-up at Fire Station #19
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.
Registration
RACE IS CLOSED OUT - WE HAVE REACHED OUR CAPACITY
NO FURTHER WAY TO REGISTER--- DO NOT MAIL ENTRIES ---THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER
Entry Fees
RACE IS CLOSED OUT
Event will take place rain or shine - no refunds will be given
5K IS LIMITED TO 1,200
Awards and Extras
Picture plaque awards to Overall M & F, Masters M & F, and 3-Deep for M & F Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over. Phidippides gift cards to the Overall M & F and Masters M & F winners.
Course/Location
Parking information: Parking available on side streets near the start or finish areas. Limited parking available at the church (finish area) - short walk to the starting line. Watch for “no parking” signs and please do not block driveways!
- map of the Virginia Highland area
- Marta bus routes for Virginia Highlands - click here.
START: Fire Station #19 @ 1063 N. Highland Ave, Atl, 30306
FINISH: Morningside Presbyterian Church, 1411 N Morningside Dr, Atl 30306
View course route: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=181629
• West on Los Angeles, Pass Crestridge Drive
• Turn Left on Elkmont Drive
• Turn Right on Park Drive
• Turn Right on Orme Circle
• Turn Right on Elkmont (Orme Circle merges to Elkmont)
• Turn Left on Brookridge Drive
• Turn Left on Amsterdam Ave – Amsterdam merges into Courtenay
• Turn Right on San Antonio Ave
• Turn Left on Amsterdam Ave
• Turn Left on Kings Court
• Bear Right on San Antonio – follow to Courtenay Ave
• Turn Right on Courtenay Ave
• Turn Left on Greenland Ave – stay right on Greenland – merges to Hillpine
• Turn Right on Wayne Ave
• Turn Left on Courtenay Ave
• Turn Left on North Highland Ave and proceed 90 yards to North Morningside Dr
• Turn Left on North Morningside Drive.
• Go 1/10th mile and turn Right into Morningside Presbyterian Church lot to the Finish Area.
