Tuesday, June 25, 2013

We're back!

3rd Annual Pass the Torch 5K/10K
Presented by: Georgia State University Beta Alpha Psi

 


It's been great before, but it will be even better this year! 

New for 2013:

  • We've updated and simplified the course. You won't get dizzy from all the twists and turns this year!
  • We've partnered with Georgia State Athletics. Each registration received by October 1 will receive one FREE ticket to the GSU homecoming football game against Troy University on October 12 in the Georgia Dome. Registrations received after 10/1/13 will earn a free ticket to a later game. You'll also be able to meet Pounce and the Georgia State cheerleaders on race day.


Come on down and help us pass the torch of knowledge to those who need it! This fun and exciting race through Atlanta's historic Grant Park benefits the Global Impact Project's Global Education Fund whose mission is to provide a free, quality college education to motivated, underprivileged students world-wide. You won't want to miss this one, so don't let everyone run off and leave you behind!

WHEN:       Saturday, October 19, 2013
                   Registration starts at 7:30 AM
                   Race starts at 9:00 AM

WHERE:    Grant Park
                   800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315


***Race day registration opens at 7:30 AM near the entrance to Zoo Atlanta and the Cyclorama!***

Click Here to view our course map!


Online registration CLOSED at Active.com: Register Now!


Mail-in registration CLOSED now. Register Now!

In-store registration is CLOSED at all 7 Big Peach Running Co. locations!
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General Information


Beta Alpha Psi's Pass the Torch 5K/10K benefits the Global Impact Project. The mission of the Global Impact Project is to change the world one scholarship at a time. All proceeds from the race will go directly to our global education fund which provides full college scholarships to motivated, underprivileged, deserving students world-wide. 

For more information on the Global Impact Project, please visit www.bapgsu.com.


LEAD SPONSOR:




MADE POSSIBLE BY:






  

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Cherry Bekaert
Grant Thornton
Porter Keadle Moore, LLP


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Race Features

  • Updated and simplified scenic course through and around Atlanta's beautiful and historic Grant Park
  • FREE ticket to GSU's homecoming game against Troy University on October 12 in the Georgia Dome when you register by October 1. Registrations received after 10/1/13 will earn a free ticket to a later game.
  • Meet Pounce and the Georgia State Cheerleaders before and after the race
  • 2 race options: 5K and 10K
  • 2 Hydration Stations along the race course
  • FREE parking at Grant Park parking lots convenient to the Start/Finish area in front of Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama
  • Family friendly, walker friendly, and race-stroller friendly atmosphere (for safety, walkers and runners with strollers must start at the back of the pack)
  • Great race t-shirts
  • Awards for the following Men's and Women's age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+
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Entry Fees and Registration Information

  • 5K - $25
  • 10K - $35

  • Race-day registration starts at 7:30 AM near the entrance to Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama.
  • In-store registration at all 7 Big Peach Running Co. locations is CLOSED!
  • Online registration CLOSED at Active.com: Register Now!
  • Mail-in registration CLOSED: Register Now!
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Parking Directions

Please park in 1 of the 2 Grant Park parking lots located on the east and west sides of the park.
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Donations

Donations to the Global Impact Project are greatly appreciated and may be made by visiting www.bapgsu.com.
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