2024 APS 5k and Character Fun Run
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Atlanta, Georgia
$10.00–$40.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting start to the 2024-2025 school year at the 2024 APS 5K and Character Fun Run! This vibrant event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at HJ Russell West End Academy in Atlanta, Fulton. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kick off the school year, this event has something for everyone. Participants can choose to run the 5K or join in the Character Fun Run, where kids aged 11 and under can showcase their creativity by dressing as their favorite book characters.
Registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the students and teachers of Atlanta Public Schools. Special registration fees of just $10 are available for teachers, paraprofessionals, and students aged 18 and under. Plus, if you can't make it on the day, you can still join the fun as a virtual participant and run at your own pace! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while celebrating the spirit of Atlanta Public Schools. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up those shoes for an unforgettable day!
Registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the students and teachers of Atlanta Public Schools. Special registration fees of just $10 are available for teachers, paraprofessionals, and students aged 18 and under. Plus, if you can't make it on the day, you can still join the fun as a virtual participant and run at your own pace! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while celebrating the spirit of Atlanta Public Schools. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up those shoes for an unforgettable day!
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Races
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5k Run
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$40.00
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Character Fun Run
Includes T-Shirt
Fun Run
Entries closed8:15 AM EDT
$10.00
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Virtual 5k
VirtualIncludes T-Shirt
Run anywhere and submit your times! Participants are not eligible for awards.
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$25.00
Organiser's description
SIGN UP FOR THE APS 5K AND CHARACTER FUN RUN, KICKING-OFF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR FOR ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
APS Family, we need you. Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us for a thrilling event to start the school year the APS 5K AND CHARACTER FUN RUN! Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, SEPT. 7TH and plan to meet us at HJ Russell West End Academy, where we will continue celebrating Atlanta Public Schools with a race for a great cause.
The price of registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit students and teachers of Atlanta Public Schools.
This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages, even the little ones ages 11 and under, who can participate in the Character Fun Run by dressing as their favorite book character. All other participants are encouraged to show their spirit by wearing their favorite APS school shirt or school colors for the 5K.
TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS: WE DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU! WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER YOU A SPECIAL REGISTRATION FEE OF $10. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR A COUPON CODE TO USE.
STUDENTS 18 & UNDER: YOUR ENTRY FEE IS ALSO $10! (THIS WILL SHOW AS YOU REGISTER).
Unable to join us September 7th, but you still want to participate? There's great news! You can register as a VIRTUAL 5K PARTICIPANT and run or walk your own race at your own pace! Once you've completed your race, you'll just submit your results HERE https://runsignup.com/aps5k/results. It's that easy. Register now!
We hope you will invite others and share this registration page by clicking one of the social media and email icons above. Don't forget to add the hashtag #APS5K2024!
So can we count on you? Register for your preferred event above, and we'll see you September 7th!
APS Family, we need you. Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us for a thrilling event to start the school year the APS 5K AND CHARACTER FUN RUN! Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, SEPT. 7TH and plan to meet us at HJ Russell West End Academy, where we will continue celebrating Atlanta Public Schools with a race for a great cause.
The price of registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit students and teachers of Atlanta Public Schools.
This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages, even the little ones ages 11 and under, who can participate in the Character Fun Run by dressing as their favorite book character. All other participants are encouraged to show their spirit by wearing their favorite APS school shirt or school colors for the 5K.
TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS: WE DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU! WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER YOU A SPECIAL REGISTRATION FEE OF $10. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR A COUPON CODE TO USE.
STUDENTS 18 & UNDER: YOUR ENTRY FEE IS ALSO $10! (THIS WILL SHOW AS YOU REGISTER).
Unable to join us September 7th, but you still want to participate? There's great news! You can register as a VIRTUAL 5K PARTICIPANT and run or walk your own race at your own pace! Once you've completed your race, you'll just submit your results HERE https://runsignup.com/aps5k/results. It's that easy. Register now!
We hope you will invite others and share this registration page by clicking one of the social media and email icons above. Don't forget to add the hashtag #APS5K2024!
So can we count on you? Register for your preferred event above, and we'll see you September 7th!
Location
H. J. Russell West End Academy, 765 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, 30303, GA, United States
2024 APS 5k and Character Fun Run
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