Dollars for Scholars 5k and 1 Mile

Saturday, September 7, 2024 Past event

8:10 AM EDT

Rome, Georgia

$11.98–$33.94 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Dollars for Scholars 5K and 1 Mile event on Saturday, September 7, 2024, held at the picturesque Floyd campus of Georgia Highlands College in Rome, Georgia. This vibrant race is not just an opportunity to get active; it's a celebration of community spirit and educational empowerment! Participants will enjoy a scenic course that begins on the soccer field, winds through the beautiful campus, takes a lap around the stunning Paris Lake, and finishes back at the starting point.

The Dollars for Scholars event aims to raise essential funds for scholarships, helping local students achieve their dreams of higher education. With race day registration opening at 7:00 AM and the main event kicking off at 8:00 AM, there's plenty of time to prepare for a fantastic morning filled with camaraderie and competition. Awards will be presented for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three in various age groups. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support education while enjoying a fun-filled day of running in a beautiful setting!

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Races

Dollars for Scholars 5k

Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$33.94

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Dollars for Scholars 1 Mile

Incl. $2.47 Fee & T-Shirt

8:10 AM EDT

$17.47

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GHC Student Registration

Incl. $1.98 Fee & T-Shirt

Are you a GHC Student? Sign up for the 5K with a student discount!

8:00 AM EDT

$11.98

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Organiser's description

Be part of someone's life who is about to change the world! The Dollars for Scholars 5K is a celebration for our local community college, Georgia Highlands. GHC is investing in students and the community. This 5K is an opportunity to raise money for scholarships to financially help students complete their degree. Hosted by the GHC Run Club, we are running to make our future brighter.

Georgia Highlands' mission is to provide access to excellent educational opportunities for the intellectual, cultural and physical development of a diverse population. Since 1970, Georgia Highlands College has served the Northwest Georgia communities.

The race will be on the Floyd campus around the beautiful Paris Lake. It will begin on the soccer field run through campus take a lap around the lake and finish where we started. There is plenty of parking on campus and the views are gorgeous.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Race-Day Schedule of Events:
*Race day registration opens: 7:00 AM
*Race day announcements: 7:55 AM
*Dollars for Scholars Start Time: 8:00 AM
*Please Note: (Race swag bags and t-shirts not guaranteed for those who register on race day.)

AWARDS

Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)

Medals will also be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (Male & Female) in the following Age Groups:
*14&Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&Over
(Please note: There will be no double dipping in road-racing awards! So the overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards.)