A Race to Remember 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price $22.96 - $33.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the A Race to Remember 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the beautiful city of Rome, Georgia! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM with a scenic 5K run, followed by a 1-mile health walk starting at 8:15 AM. Participants will have the chance to enjoy a professionally-timed course that winds along the picturesque Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers, making it not only flat and fast but also incredibly fun!
This year's theme is "Heroes Run," encouraging participants to dress up as their favorite heroes while enjoying a lively atmosphere complete with music and camaraderie. All registered participants will receive a fantastic comfort-soft t-shirt designed by a professional graphic designer, with sizes guaranteed for those who pre-register before June 13. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various age groups and enjoy post-race refreshments while supporting important local causes like dementia care and the Alzheimer's Association. Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for this exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Rome!
This year's theme is "Heroes Run," encouraging participants to dress up as their favorite heroes while enjoying a lively atmosphere complete with music and camaraderie. All registered participants will receive a fantastic comfort-soft t-shirt designed by a professional graphic designer, with sizes guaranteed for those who pre-register before June 13. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various age groups and enjoy post-race refreshments while supporting important local causes like dementia care and the Alzheimer's Association. Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for this exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Rome!
Organiser's Description
A RACE TO REMEMBER 5K
_PRESENTED BY 'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOUNDATION'_
BENEFITING...DEMENTIA CARE NEEDS, REGIONAL CARING CLOSET, LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
ROME, GA
8:00AM 5K START
8:15AM 1MI. HEALTH WALK
9:15AM AWARDS CEREMONY
We hope to have you join us for a Race to Remember, a race to help those in our community affected by Alzheimer's Disease. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a memorable 5K run/walk along some of Rome's most scenic pathways and bridges. RUN IT! WALK IT! ENJOY IT! Make plans to join us!
THEME & TEAMS!!
The theme again of this year's run is 'HEROES RUN' and we encourage you to DRESS UP as your favorite one and let's have some fun with this. We'll have the MUSIC pumping...so prepare to have some FUN!
Teams...Have 5 or more registering?? Email and ask about our Team Discount CODE. Save $$$$. (Email: [email protected])
COURSE
This course is USATF-certified (GA21014WC) , and it travels along the beautiful Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers. Starting and Finishing at the Courtyard Rome Riverwalk (a Marriott property), the race promises to be _FLAT, FAST, AND FUN!!_
PROFESSIONAL TIMING
In addition to a certified course--which is a Peachtree RR Qualifier--the race will be professionally-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC_, using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.
T-SHIRT
Ah yes, the coveted prize of every participant...The T-SHIRT! Designed by professional graphic designer Lamante S. Attaud--originally from New York--this comfort-soft T-Shirt will be the talk of the town.
Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. JUNE 13, 11:00pm. _BEYOND _THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE: Please contact Crystal Stewart for pricing (706) 233-2187.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Day-of-the-Race Registration will begin at 7:00am up until 20 min. before the race ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk). Day-of-Race Registration will take place in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161). Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
_PACKET PICK UP: ___PRE-REGISTRAITON PACKET PICK UP: Will be held Friday, June 20, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Salon Ten 17, 5 John Davenport Dr., Rome, GA 30161. If you are not able to make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 7:00 AM in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161). But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!
5K AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)
_NOTE_: TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALE WILL EACH WIN A FREE NIGHT'S STAY AT THE _COURTYARD ROME RIVERWALK_ IN ROME, GA (_$250 VALUE_). MUST BE 21 OR OLDER.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) will be awarded in the following Age Groups:
10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&Over
1 MILE AWARD:
_NOTE_: There will be _one_ award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Run and it will be awarded to the FASTEST 6 & UNDER KID. All other are just in it for fun!!
RAFFLE DRAWINGS:
We have a prize of a one-night stay at the new Fairfield Inn. Other prizes to come.
WATER STATION AND POST-RACE FOOD
There will be a water station provided along the course. Additionally, there will also be water and post-race snack items at the finish on the patio of the Marriott, as well as Sponsor Booths.
PARKING
Parking is available at 3rd Ave Parking Deck.
ADDITIONAL INFO.
_A Night to Remember, (An Adult Prom) _began in 2015 and has donated over $100,000 in a span of seven years. To simply learn more about what 'A Night to Remember Foundation' and/or how you might help, please visit: www.anighttorememberromega.com [http://www.anighttorememberromega.com/]
Volunteers will be provided lunch after race, so email us if you wish to be a volunteer this year: [email protected]
_PRESENTED BY 'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOUNDATION'_
BENEFITING...DEMENTIA CARE NEEDS, REGIONAL CARING CLOSET, LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
ROME, GA
8:00AM 5K START
8:15AM 1MI. HEALTH WALK
9:15AM AWARDS CEREMONY
We hope to have you join us for a Race to Remember, a race to help those in our community affected by Alzheimer's Disease. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a memorable 5K run/walk along some of Rome's most scenic pathways and bridges. RUN IT! WALK IT! ENJOY IT! Make plans to join us!
THEME & TEAMS!!
The theme again of this year's run is 'HEROES RUN' and we encourage you to DRESS UP as your favorite one and let's have some fun with this. We'll have the MUSIC pumping...so prepare to have some FUN!
Teams...Have 5 or more registering?? Email and ask about our Team Discount CODE. Save $$$$. (Email: [email protected])
COURSE
This course is USATF-certified (GA21014WC) , and it travels along the beautiful Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers. Starting and Finishing at the Courtyard Rome Riverwalk (a Marriott property), the race promises to be _FLAT, FAST, AND FUN!!_
PROFESSIONAL TIMING
In addition to a certified course--which is a Peachtree RR Qualifier--the race will be professionally-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC_, using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.
T-SHIRT
Ah yes, the coveted prize of every participant...The T-SHIRT! Designed by professional graphic designer Lamante S. Attaud--originally from New York--this comfort-soft T-Shirt will be the talk of the town.
Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. JUNE 13, 11:00pm. _BEYOND _THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE: Please contact Crystal Stewart for pricing (706) 233-2187.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Day-of-the-Race Registration will begin at 7:00am up until 20 min. before the race ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk). Day-of-Race Registration will take place in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161). Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
_PACKET PICK UP: ___PRE-REGISTRAITON PACKET PICK UP: Will be held Friday, June 20, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Salon Ten 17, 5 John Davenport Dr., Rome, GA 30161. If you are not able to make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 7:00 AM in front entrance of the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk hotel (320 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30161). But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!
5K AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)
_NOTE_: TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALE WILL EACH WIN A FREE NIGHT'S STAY AT THE _COURTYARD ROME RIVERWALK_ IN ROME, GA (_$250 VALUE_). MUST BE 21 OR OLDER.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) will be awarded in the following Age Groups:
10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&Over
1 MILE AWARD:
_NOTE_: There will be _one_ award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Run and it will be awarded to the FASTEST 6 & UNDER KID. All other are just in it for fun!!
RAFFLE DRAWINGS:
We have a prize of a one-night stay at the new Fairfield Inn. Other prizes to come.
WATER STATION AND POST-RACE FOOD
There will be a water station provided along the course. Additionally, there will also be water and post-race snack items at the finish on the patio of the Marriott, as well as Sponsor Booths.
PARKING
Parking is available at 3rd Ave Parking Deck.
ADDITIONAL INFO.
_A Night to Remember, (An Adult Prom) _began in 2015 and has donated over $100,000 in a span of seven years. To simply learn more about what 'A Night to Remember Foundation' and/or how you might help, please visit: www.anighttorememberromega.com [http://www.anighttorememberromega.com/]
Volunteers will be provided lunch after race, so email us if you wish to be a volunteer this year: [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.94
To be guaranteed t-shirt SIZE, you must register by Friday, June 13th. -
1M Walk
Incl. $2.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$22.96
To be guaranteed t-shirt SIZE, you must register by Friday, June 13th. This event will not be timed nor will prizes be given for this 1 mile Health Walk.
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