Event Description

Online Registration for the Inaugural Denmark High School Spring Fling 5K and 1K Assistive Mobility Course for Challenged Athletes is now OPEN!

This race will take place on May 4th, 2019 at Denmark High School, 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004 and is open to runners, walkers, and persons with mobility challenges.

RACE FOR A CAUSE!  PROCEEDS WILL HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE SEVERE AND PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY CLASS AT DENMARK HIGH SCHOOL WHICH HELPS STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGES MOVE FREELY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY USING ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCE.  IT WILL ALSO HELP SUPPORT THE CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM AT DENMARK HIGH SCHOOL.

Online and Race Day paid registrations automatically enters you into a random drawing to win a 55" Sharp 4K UHD television.  No extra purchase necessary.  You do not need to be present to win, but you do need to be a paid registrant online or on race day.

After your run,  come visit the Denmark High School Fling Farmers and Vendors Market starting at 10:00am until 1:00pm, in the bus lanes.  Purchase vegetables, fruits, and products from local farmers and businesses after your race and enjoy fresh fare and awesome atmosphere only found at local markets.  Other activities and raffles will be taking place all throughout the event as well.  COME VISIT!

(Currently looking for sponsors for this event.  Please contact Jonathon Kent at xcsportsonline@gmail.com)

Event details and schedule

RACE START TIME:

5K - 9:00am

1K - 8:30am

COURSE:

5K race course is comprised of pavement sidewalk, stadium track, and some grass area.  Runners, joggers, strollers and walkers are welcome.  Animals must be on a leash.

1K Challenged Athletes course is all sidewalk and is designed to be navigated by challenged athletes in walkers or wheelchairs and family member assisting their athlete, but is also open as a Fun Run for younger children.

Virtual 5K - Can't make the race? No problem! Register as a virtual runner and support our team and challenged ahletes and still be registered for a 4K UHD flat panel TV by Sharp, and get a T-Shirt (if registered by April 28th).

COST:

5K - $25.00 until April 14th @ 11:59pm; $27.00 until May 2nd @ 7:00pm

1K - $20.00 until April 14th @ 11:59pm; $22.00 until May 2nd @ 7:00pm

5K Virtual Racer: $20.00

RACE DAY REGISTRATION COST:

5K - $30.00

1K - $25.00

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 

Denmark High School race track from 7:30am to 8:30am

TSHIRTS:

Logo'd Tri-blend Tshirt guarenteed for all participants registered prior to April 19th.  Youth to 3XL sizes available.  Ladies tank top shirt optional.

1K option - if no Tshirt is desired race registration is FREE!

AWARDS:

Overall Male/Female; Masters Male/Female; Medals for age groups 3 deep: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up.  

ALL 1K pre registered particpants will receive a medal.

TIMING:

5K - chip timed

1K - not chip timed

PARKING:

Enter Denmark High School from any entrance on Mullinax Road or Fowler Road.  Road access will be limited closer to race start.  Park near the stadium to be closest to race start.  Park near the front of the school to be closest to Market and Vendor event.  Both are in close proximity and walking distance. 

ORDER OF EVENTS:

7:30am-8:30am - Registration  Check-in and Packet Pick-Up

8:10am and 8:40am - Race Warm-Up and Announcements

8:20am - Kids and Challenged Athletes Line Up at Start for 1K

8:30am - Kids and Challenged Athletes 1K race begins

8:50am - Runners/Walkers Line Up at Start for 5K

9:00am - 5K race begins

10:00am - Awards Ceremony and Spring Fling Vendors Market Opens