Northeast Georgia Harvest Run

Northeast Georgia Harvest Run
September 24, 2011
1/2 Marathon * 5K Race * 1-Mile Walk

The Northeast Georgia Spring Run features a half-marathon, a 5K race, and a 1-Mile Walk on September 24, 2011 in Union County. The event is held at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Union County Georgia.

Registration is available online at www.active.com .

The 1/2 Marathon, the 5K race, and the 1-Mile event will begin and end in the parking area next to the tennis courts and swimming pool. The 1-Mile Walk entry fee is $10. It is a non- competitive event.

The 5K Race entry fee is $15 and the 1/2 Marathon race is $30. Both races will have a First Place, Second Place, and Third Place trophy for males and females. Medals will be given in age divisions for males and females in both the 1/2 Marathon and 5K Race.

Competitive age divisions are: 6 -15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over. The 1/2 Marathon begins at 9:00 a.m. The 5K begins at 9:15 a.m.. The 1-Mile walk begins at 9:30 a.m. T-shirts will be available on race day for those who pre-register ten days before the race. Those who register after that and on race day can have t-shirts mailed for a charge of $5.

Sponsorship information is available by clicking on the sponsorship form page.

Proceeds from the event benefit the American Red Cross and Union County groups including Special Olympics, Family Connection, Meals on Wheels, Shop with a Cop, Christmas Give-a-Gift, and Community Easter Egg Hunt.

The event is coordinated by the Northeast Georgia Run Committee. Participants agree to run and participate at their own risk. Participants should confirm with a doctor that they are healthy enough to participate in these activities.

For more information email nega-run@hotmail.com or call Race Director Norm Cooper at (706) 781-9401.