About the race
Name: Jig Jog 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia Highlands
Race start and finish at Doc Chey's Noodle House, 1424 N. Highland Ave, Atl 30306
Portion of proceeds to benefit charitable causes in immediate neighborhood.
Register early for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K in the popular Virginia Highlands neighborhood. Race closes at 500 or March 10, whichever comes first. Irish music & loads of fun! Walkers welcome. Kids in strollers & dogs on leashes okay. Wear the best Irish costume and win $25 cash! New this year – “Dance A Jig Contest with $50 cash prize. Stick around after the race to check out neighborhood watering holes for good food & drinks. Race is rain or shine, no refunds.
2011 RESULTS
Contact
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Schedule
- Saturday, March 17
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Packet pick up at Doc Chey's Noodle House
8:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.
Registration
• printable application
• online at active.com
• In Store Registration at Phidippides, Ansley Mall www.phidippides.com
Entry Fees
Pre-registration (by February 10) - $25
After February 10 - $30
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Race closes out at 500 runners or March 10, 2012, whichever comes first.
Important: Packet pick up (race shirt, race number, St. Patrick’s Day Irish beads)
We encourage you to pick up packet and t-shirt early to avoid race day hassle! Pick-up at Phidippides Ansley on: 3/9, 3/10, 3/12, 3/13, 3/14. Race Day packet pick up 6:30 - 7:30 am at Doc Chey’s Noodle House, 1424 N. Highland Ave, Atl 30306 (Race start/finish in same area)
Awards and Extras
Overall M & F, Masters M & F, and 3-Deep each age group in 5 year increments: 10 & under thru 65 & over.
Phidippides gift cards for Overall M & F and Masters M & F winners.
PRIZES!
Shamrock beads for all participants! Pot O' Gold drawings for lots of great prizes from local running stores, Doc Chey's and other local restaurants..
ST. PATTY'S DAY COSTUME CONTEST for registered participants! - $25 PRIZE!
M & F Best Kid Costume (12 & under)
M & F Best Teen Costume (13 – 19)
M & F Best Adult Costume (20 & up)
~GREEN 100% Cotton Shirts With Festive St. Patrick's Day theme.
Location
Race start and finish at Doc Chey's Noodle House, 1424 N. Highland Ave, Atl 30306
Course directional guide:
1. Start--- Lanier Blvd and University Ave (across from Doc Chey’s)
2. Go south on Lanier Blvd
3. Turn right on N. Morningside Drive
4. Turn left on Avalon
5. Turn left on Mc Lynn
6. Turn right on Lanier Blvd
7. CROSS Virginia Ave
8. Turn left on Hudson
9. Turn left on Virginia Ave
10. Virginia Ave merges to North Virginia
11. Turn left on Los Angeles
12. Turn right on Stillwood
13. Turn left on Rosedale Road
14. Rosedale changes to Mc Lynn after crossing Amsterdam
15. CROSS LANIER BLVD
16. Turn right on Avalon
17. Turn right on N. Morningside Drive
18. Turn left on Lanier Blvd
19. Finish line is just past the start line near Lanier and University.
Click here to get driving directions
