17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway (POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE AFTERMATH NEW DATE TBA SOON)

  • Date Sat 21st October 2023
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Waynesboro, Georgia
  • Price Free - $30.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the 17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway, an exciting event that will bring together the community for a day of fun and fitness in Waynesboro, Burke County! Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023, the event will be postponed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with a new date to be announced soon. This year's festivities will feature a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and multiple children's races, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for special needs kids, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the day.

Join us at the Burke County Recreation Department, where the race will kick off at the Waynesboro YMCA and take you on a scenic loop around Burke County schools. Expect a bigger and better Kidzone, more vendor spaces, and plenty of family-friendly activities! All proceeds from the Bird Dog Breakaway will support renovations at the Waynesboro Clinic, helping to provide essential services to children and adolescents with special needs. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the new race date—you won't want to miss this fantastic event that makes a positive impact in our community!

Organiser's Description

We will announce New Race Date Soon!

Welcome to the 17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway. We are so glad you are here to Run the Race with us. The BDB consisted of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and several childrens runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for our CFNB kids! We are going Bigger this year with a new location.. We are proud to announce we are joining forces with the Burke Co. Recreation Dept and the Waynesboro YMCA to bring you the largest Bird Dog Breakaway yet: New race route, bigger Kidzone and more vendor spaces!! Our race will start at the YMCA and loop around the Burke Co. schools. All proceeds from the BDB will assist with our Waynesboro Clinic Building Renovations thus allowing us to better serve our clients and their families. The Center For New Beginnings provides services to children and adolescents with special needs. Currently more than 100 children and families are served at the Centers three locations, with disabilities ranging from general academic related problems to specific disorders such as, but not limited to, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.

It is through participants like you that make our event a huge success each year. By helping with our biggest fundraiser, you have made a big difference in the lives of many special-needs children. One of our guiding principles is that we seek to create a team approach by serving as a bridge between families and service providers. Thank you for joining our team for this years race. For more information about us and our events please check out our website www.nbeginnings.org.

WHEN:

Saturday ,October 05 8AM-2PM

EVENT FEES:

5K & 2 Mile Walk- $35

Cross Country Teams 5K- $25 (groups of 10 or more)

Derby Dash & Pup Trot- $25

Adaptive (Special Needs) Race- FREE

We accept cash, checks and credit.

WHERE:

BURKE COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT

465 Burke Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro, GA 30830

REGISTRATION & TIME:

Online at runsignup.com or
Pick Up Form @ Center For New Beginnings 727 W 6th St. Waynesboro or
Register on race day from 7:30AM-8AM

CHECK-IN 7:30AM-8:00AM

5K and 2 Mile Walk 9AM
Immediately following:
Derby Dash 1 Mile (6-12 yrs.)
50 Yard Pup Trot (5 yrs. & under)
1/4 Mile Adaptive Walk (all ages)

The 5K and Kids 1M Derby Dash are timed electronically timed by 2 Girls and a Clock, LLC.

PACKET PICK-UP

Friday Oct 4th 2-5 pm @ Center For New Beginnings 727 W 6th St ,Waynesboro

or

Saturday @ Burke County Recreation Department

***MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT***

PARKING AND ATM INFORMATION:

Parking is available at Burke County Recreation Department & YMCA
ATMs are located at the following: Walgreens (400 S Liberty St), and First National Bank (308 S Liberty St & 626 N Liberty St).

FAQS:

Are strollers allowed? YES
Are dogs allowed? YES, as long as they are leashed
Can I walk the event? YES
When and where are results posted? Results are posted on www.runsignup.com and 2 Girls and a Clock Race and Timing Services Facebook Page within 24 hours of the event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact:

Tracey Ouzts, Race Chairman

Tracey@nbeginnings.org

www.nbeginnings.org

706-437-0505 or 706-830-4833

Races

  • Virtual 5K Run

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    $30.00

    CLOSED
  • Bird Dog Breakaway 5K

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
  • 2Mile Walk

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (9:05AM EDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
  • School Cross Country Team (Group)

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    CLOSED
  • Derby Dash

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    CLOSED
  • Pup Trot

    Includes T-Shirt Included With Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (9:30AM EDT)

    $20.00

    CLOSED
  • Adaptive Walk

    Includes T-Shirt Included in Registration

    Sat 21st October 2023 (10:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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