Event Description

Welcome to the 9th Annual ConnectAbility 5k/10k Race & Fun Run!

We are so excited to have you join our race this year as you support children & adults with disabilities. The proceeds from the race go directly to ConnectAbility. Learn more here: www.ConnectAbilityInc.org

Here are some details that will be helpful:

-Raceday Check In will begin at 7am on Saturday, September 7 in Hancock Park. 

The 5k and 10k will begin at 8am, the Fun Run will be approximately 9:15. Awards will follow after all runners have completed the race, around 9am.

Please bring the family and plan to enjoy some really fun activities after the race
Please let us know if we can answer any questions or help you in any way.
We look forward to seeing you on Race Day!
Thanks,
Jacqueline Daniel
Founder & Executive Director, ConnectAbility

Event details and schedule

FAMILY FRIENDLY INCLUSIVE 5K/10K RACE: The 9th Annual ConnectAbility 5k/10k Run/Walk September 7th promises inspiration, a challenge, and fun times for all

Dahlonega, Georgia, Run, walk, or roll your way on a gorgeous, well-organized course through the mountains and historic district in Dahlonega!

Looking to run a certified 5k or 10k (Peachtree Qualifier)? Thinking of running your first 5k race?  Love to walk for health?  Are you a seasoned runner looking for an inspirational and challenging race with a beautiful course?  Or, are you looking for a great cause to support? ConnectAbility has the event for you!  September 7th at 8am in Dahlonega, there will be a 5k/10k race to benefit ConnectAbility. The race route features the historic downtown square as well as views of Lake Zwerner. All proceeds will help provide special needs respite programs, parent support groups and more for children and adults with special needs in the north Georgia region through ConnectAbility.

In spirit with this organization, everyone will be a winner in this race, so everyone will get a high quality engraved FINISHER’S MEDAL!  In addition, there will be special awards for Age-Bracket Winners and the Overall Winners will win HANDMADE POTTERY WINNERS’ CUPS made special for this race by Brad Walker Pottery.

Sound great?  There’s more! 

• Full, fun warm-up on the stage in Hancock Park (starting/finish line location)

• Special Guests that will Inspire! 

• Family fun including THE NORTH GEORGIA ZOO animal show
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Please visit our race website at www.GArunner.org to see all the details including course maps, parking and fun family activities!