2008 Virginia Highland Christmas 5K
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Name: Virginia Highland Christmas 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia Highlands
Register early to claim your spot for this year’s Annual Virginia Highland Christmas 5K This popular event closes at 1000. Santa hats to the first 500! Skinny Santa will be on hand to start the race, officiate race results & give-away prizes. Bagels, fruit and cookies. Christmas music. Long sleeved 100% cotton T-Shirts with colorful holiday theme - guaranteed if pre-registered.
Don't miss the most popular holiday race in Intown Atlanta.
Contact
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Schedule
- Saturday, December 20
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.
Registration
Complimentary entry for Running 4 Fitness members! Check out this special introductory offer at www.running4fitness.com
• Online – www.active.com
• Download form and mail race entry – application
• In store at Phidippides Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta 404.875.4268
• Race Day Reg (if not closed out) & Packet Pick-up: 7:15–8:30 AM at Fire Station #19
Entry Fees
Pre-registration (by Dec. 10) - $20
After Dec. 10 & Race day registration - $25
Event will take place rain or shine - no refunds will be given
5K IS LIMITED TO 1,000- REGISTER EARLY!
Awards and Extras
Top Male & Female Overall, Top Masters Male & Female, Three Deep Awards in 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 certificates to the Overall M & F and Masters M & F winners.
Course/Location
Suggest parking at finish area - Morningside Presbyterian Church – about 3 blocks from the start of race. Or park at the Race start/Fire Station and walk the short distance back to your vehicle. Please do not block driveways in the neighborhood. Park on side streets near the start or finish areas.Limited parking is available at the church (finish area) which is a short walk to the starting line.
NEW COURSE
START: Same location – no change: Los Angeles & Vance - next to Fire Station #19 @ 1063 N. Highland Ave, Atl, 30306
FINISH: Same location – 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.
