Event Description
The Race 2020 Pivot Edition. A virtual & digital half marathon weekend event that supports black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities. We are committed to delivering a top-notch, world-class race with excellence at every step.
Be a part of the story. Be a part of the Legacy. Excellence in 2020!
Half Marathon & 5K registration Includes:
- The Race 2020 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, & patch
- Access to The Race 2020 Virtual Expo, Social & Speaker events
- Access to The Race Half Marathon & 5K live Digital Race Event on Charge Running App
- Access to The Race results reporting link
- Contribution to The Race 2020 Charitable Impact Fund
Bike Ride registration includes:
- Option to complete 10 miles, 30 miles, or 100km
- The Race 2020 participant shirt, medallion, commemorative bike stickers, & patch
- Access to The Race 2020 Virtual Expo, Social & Speaker events
- Access to The Race Bike Ride Digital Event on Strava with Dope Pedalers Cycling Club
- Access to The Race results reporting link
- Contribution to The Race 2020 Charitable Impact Fund
Digital Only registration includes:
- Digital commemorative race bib & digital finisher badge
- Access to The Race 2020 Virtual Expo, Social & Speaker events
- Access to The Race Half Marathon, 5K, or Bike Ride live Digital Race Event
- Access to The Race results reporting link
- Contribution to The Race 2020 Charitable Impact Fund
- (Please note the Digital Only option does not have any physical participant gifts)
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Important Dates & Events
Thursday, October 1st - Welcome To The Race 2020
Hours: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday, October 2nd - VIrtual Expo & Roll Call
Hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 3rd - The Race Half Marathon & 5K
Charge Running App Digital Half Marathon & 5K Start: 7:00am
Sunday, October 4th - Community Impact Service Day
Locations: Various TBA
Hours: 8:00am - 11:00am
Sunday, October 4th - The Race 2020 Excellence WRAP UP Party!
Location: Monday Night Garage - West End, Atlanta
Hours: 12noon - 5:00pm
The Race Virtual race completion window October 1st-11th
- Each RACEr will be able to upload their race distance and time via your Run Sign Up portal beginning October 1st thru October 11th. After Oct 11th, the portal will be frozen for "final results". Please note there will be no age group awards or top finisher awards for The Race 2020 Pivot Edition. Virtual results are not certified or qualifiers.
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About The Race
In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced.
Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race.
And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.
October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact + #Elevate was successfully executed!
The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE - October 1st-4th 2020
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Charitable Impact
The Race will positively impact the community in the following manner:
- Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations
- The community will be actively engaged in the course planning and volunteer opportunities.
- The Race 2020 weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday, October 4th!
- $5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.
