Event Description
It's More Than Just A Run!!
REPRESENT your favorite school, sorority, fraternity, church, organization ...ANYONE! Join us in supporting the cause of giving scholarships, providing ACT/SAT preparation workshops to students, and supporting our local community schools!
The Freemont Foundation's 6th Annual Represent Yourself Scholarship 5K Run/Walk is a family friendly event for our great community and will take place through the streets of the beautiful city of Hapeville on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages are invited to come and enjoy this fun‐filled affair! For the younger runners, there will be a Kids Fun Run.
Since our first 5K in 2014, you have helped us give away 45 scholarships and provided free ACT/SAT workshops to over 100 high school juniors and seniors! Please help us continue this movement and register today and also consider pledging your support as well.
The registration fee is $30 ($35 after July 31st). Early bird pricing is $25 from April 13 - June 30. All finishers will receive a medal. Overall winners will receive awards.
Online registration ends at noon 9/26/19. Onsite registration is available!
This is a 100% volunteer fundraiser and all of the proceeds go towards scholarships and our educational programs. Thank you for your support.
Who will YOU represent?
For more information, visit www.FreemontFoundation.com.
For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact spoon1911@bellsouth.net.
Event details and schedule
RACE DAY
Race Day Registration and Bib Pickup will begin at 8:00 AM at Jess Lucas Park in Hapeville. You will be able to register on race day. To ensure you receive your packet before the race starts, please register by the online registration close date. If you register onsite, you will receive a bib, however we cannot guarentee you will be timed.
Race begins at 9:00 AM.
Kids Fun Run: Children are welcome - register them for the Kids Fun Run! Finishers will receive medals.
Medals: Must preregister to guarantee receipt. Medals guaranteed to runners pre-register by September 20h. Day of race registrants will receive medals as long as supplies last. Medals for virtual runners who pre-register by September 20th will be mailed out after the race.
T-Shirts: Must preregister to guarantee receipt. T-shirts guaranteed to runners pre-register by September 7th. Day of race registrants will receive t-shirts as long as supplies last.
Awards Ceremony will follow the 5K. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers.
The Represent Yourself 5K is a Rain or Shine Event!
Parking: WE ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING!!! Limited parking is available but we strongly recommend carpooling, using public transportation or other services. There are several services such as Uber, Lyft, cab or MARTA that can transport you to/from the race.
Fun After the Run: Be sure to stick around after the race to enjoy the Fun After the Run festivities!
PLEDGE AND FUNDRAISING
Help us exceed our goals this year!
You don't have to run to get involved! You can also DONATE to the cause and encourage your friends and family to run/walk. Visit www.FreemontFoundation.com to donate today.
Once you register, please pledge or donate. Contact your company to see if they have a matching gift program. For assistance in adding the James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation to your company's matching gift program, please contact Joi Freemont at info@FreemontFoundation.com or post your question on our Facebook page: @freemontfoundation.
We welcome MATCHING DONATIONS. Please check to see if your company offers a matching donation program. Need help? Send an email to info@FreemontFoundation.com
COURSE and TIMING
We are USATF Certified!
The start and finish line will be filled with energy, music, and refreshments. We'll be chip timing the start and finish
After the run be sure to hang around for Fun After the Run where there will be even more fun and dancing for all to enjoy!
FAQs
Q: What is the final day for registration?
A: Final online registration is September 26, 2019. You will be able to register onsite at 8:00 AM when you arrive at the park.
Q: When will I receive my medal?
A: You will receive your official Represent Yourself medal on race day only. Medals for virtual walkers/runners who register by September 20th will be mailed after the race.
Q: How can I contribute more?
A: If you are registered you can pledge against yourself. You can also pledge to a team or another individual participant. If you're not able to attend, please consider donating to the foundation.
Q: Do I need to be present to receive my medal?
A: Yes, due to the logistical challenge to coordinate individual medal distribution after the race, you must be present.
Q: Can someone else pick up my medal for me?
A: Yes, as long as they have a print out of your registration confirmation. If you cannot be present, please make arrangements.
