A Race to Remember - Rome

A RACE to REMEMBER 5K  Presented by 'A Night to Remember Foundation'

Benefiting...Dementia Care Needs, Regional Caring Closet, Local Grant Program, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Saturday, June 15, 2024 Rome, GA 8:00am     5K start 8:15am     1Mi. Health Walk 9:15am     Awards Ceremony

We hope to have you join us for a Race to Remember, a race to help those in our community affected by Alzheimer's Disease.  All participants will receive a t-shirt and a memorable 5K run/walk along some of Rome's most scenic pathways and bridges.  RUN IT!   WALK IT!   ENJOY IT!   Make plans to join us!

THEME

The theme again of this year's run is 'Heroes Run' and we encourage you to dress up as your favorite one and let's have some fun with this.  We'll have the MUSIC pumping...so prepare to have some FUN!

COURSE

This course is USATF-certified (GA21014WC) , and it travels along the beautiful Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers.  Starting and Finishing at the Courtyard Rome Riverwalk (a Marriott property), the race promises to be FLAT, FAST, and FUN!!

PROFESSIONAL TIMING

In addition to a certified course--which is a Peachtree RR Qualifier--the race will be professionally-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC, using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.

T-SHIRT

Ah yes, the coveted prize of every participant...The T-SHIRT!  Designed by professional graphic designer Lamante S. Attaud--originally from New York--this comfort-soft T-Shirt will be the talk of the town.

Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. JUNE 7, 11:00pm.  BEYOND THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

GROUP RATES AVAILABLE: Please contact Crystal Stewart for pricing (706) 233-2187.

RACE-DAY REGISTRATION

Day-of-the-Race Registration will begin at 7:00am up until 20 min. before the race ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk). Day-of-Race Registration will take place in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161).  Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

PACKET PICK UP: 

     FRIDAY, June 14:  From 4:30pm--6:30pm at Downtown Fit Gym (103 W 1st St, Rome, GA 30161).

     SATURDAY, June 15: The morning of race, beginning at 7:00am in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161).

5K AWARDS:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)   

NOTE: TOP MALE and TOP FEMALE WILL EACH WIN A FREE NIGHT'S STAY AT THE COURTYARD ROME RIVERWALK  in ROME, GA  ($250 value).

Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) will be awarded in the following 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

1 MILE AWARD:

NOTE: There will be one award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Run and it will be awarded to the fastest 6 & Under kid. All other are just in it for fun!!

RAFFLE DRAWINGS:

We have a prize of a one-night stay at the new Fairfield Inn. Other prizes to come.

WATER STATION and POST-RACE FOOD

There will be a water station provided along the course. Additionally, there will also be water and post-race snack items at the finish on the patio of the Marriott, as well as Sponsor Booths.

PARKING

Parking is available at 3rd Ave Parking Deck.

ADDITIONAL INFO.

A Night to Remember, (An Adult Prom) began in 2015 and has donated over $100,000 in a span of six years. To simply learn more about what 'A Night to Remember Foundation' and/or how you might help, please visit: www.anighttorememberromega.com

Volunteers will be provided lunch after race, so email us if you wish to be a volunteer this year:  elizabeth.huff@homeinstead.com