2009 Virginia Highland Christmas 5K
About th
e race
Name: Virginia Highland Christmas 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia Highlands
NOTICE: THE CHRISTMAS RACE WILL CLOSE OUT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009—6 PM ( POSSIBLY BEFORE) NO FURTHER REGISTRATION. DO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER DECEMBER 4----THEY WILL BE RETURNED STAMPED “ CHRISTMAS RACE CLOSED OUT” RETURNED TO SENDER
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION CLOSED!!
Miss the deadline, but still want to do a Holiday Run?
We have another great new Christmas Run in Inman Park and highly recommend registering for this one. Great prizes, a great race course and a jolly good holiday time...click here for details.
part of the Time 2 Run Grand Prix Series
- This popular event closes at 1000.
- Santa hats to the first 500!
- Skinny Santa returns to start the race and give out goodies!
- Post race fruit, goodies.
- Long sleeved 100% cotton T-Shirts
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 & Sandy Springs.
Please pick up at Ansley Mall location unless you registered at the Sandy Springs location.
Avoid the hassle by picking up race number and t-shirt before race day (10 - 6) December 11 - 16 (except the 13th) www.phidippides.com
- Saturday, December 19
7:15 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
• Online registration closed
• Mail-in registration closed
• In store registration closed
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Entry Fees
Fee = $20 if postmarked/ received by Nov 30; $25 after that date or until race closes
Event will take place rain or shine - no refunds will be given
5K IS LIMITED TO 1,000- REGISTER EARLY!
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
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.
