Description

The Spark the Conversation Athens 5K 2022 will be a great race day experience and support a mission to promote mental health awareness among teens and young adults.

Your support goes to Heads up for Harry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young adults affected by mental illness, and their loved ones, find the resources and support they need. The organization, started in 2018, works with local schools and other organizations to share a message with young adults about how to talk openly about mental health, mental illness, and how to support each other in our mental health journeys.

You will also have the opportunity to fundraise for Heads Up for Harry as a participant in the race, securing sponsors to support you as you race.

Free T shirt with registration. Must be registered by October 22nd to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Rain or shine/no refunds

Event details and schedule

7:30am: Registration and Packet pick up begins

8:45am: Line up at THE START

8:45am: Warm up stretching

8:55am: Prayer

9:00am: START TIME

 

PARKING

Parking will be available at most UGA parking lots directly around Stegeman Coliseum and Foley Field. Most parking lots are permit free on Saturdays, but please carpool if possible!

 

BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP

Race bibs will be available near the parking lot and adjacent to the starting point before the race, starting at 7:30am. Tshirts, water, and snacks will be available post-race near the finishing line

OTHER NOTES

Families welcome. Strollers are workable, but there could be some segments run through grass.

Day of walk ups will be allowed but not guaranteed a t-shirt

FREE: 10 year olds and under

Entry - $25 Before October 12, 2020

Entry - $35 After October 12, 2020