Monster Dash 5K & 1Mi. Fun Walk
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 7:30PM EST
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price $22.96 - $33.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Monster Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in beautiful Rome, Floyd! Kicking off at 6:30 PM, the Monster Dash 5K promises an exhilarating experience as participants race along a scenic and flat course that showcases the lovely surroundings of Georgia Highlands College. The 1 Mile Fun Walk will follow at 7:30 PM, offering a perfect opportunity for families and friends to join in the fun.
This exciting event, presented by Coosa Valley Lodge 14, Fraternal Order of Police, supports the "Christmas with Cops" initiative, ensuring that local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season. Last year, the event raised over $17,000, and this year, with your help, we can make an even bigger impact! So come out and enjoy the camaraderie, live music, and delicious food while cheering on the runners. Don’t miss out on the early bird registration to secure your spot and t-shirt size! Join us for a memorable day filled with fun and philanthropy!
This exciting event, presented by Coosa Valley Lodge 14, Fraternal Order of Police, supports the "Christmas with Cops" initiative, ensuring that local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season. Last year, the event raised over $17,000, and this year, with your help, we can make an even bigger impact! So come out and enjoy the camaraderie, live music, and delicious food while cheering on the runners. Don’t miss out on the early bird registration to secure your spot and t-shirt size! Join us for a memorable day filled with fun and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
MONSTER DASH 5K & 1MI. FUN WALK
_SAT., OCTOBER 26, 2024_
6:30PM 5K
7:30PM 1 MI. FUN WALK
_PRESENTED BY COOSA VALLEY LODGE 14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE_
_HURRY!_ EARLY BIRD RATE OF $25 FOR THE 5K ENDS SAT., OCT. 5TH AT MIDNIGHT!! R E G I S T E R N O W ! ! ! SAVE $$
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Get ready for the MONSTER DASH 5K and the 1Mi. Fun Walk presented by Coosa Valley Lodge 14, Fraternal Order of Police to benefit the "_CHRISTMAS WITH COPS_" event, providing gifts for needy children during the holidays!!
The 5K will start & finish near the gym at Georgia Highlands College, and hey--don't let the 'monster dash' part scare you! The course is actually very flat and scenic (_see full course description below_.)
Please plan to hang around after the race for 5K age group awards presentations, while enjoying some food and music! What a great way to start your weekend and support a worthy cause!
* Speaking of the CAUSE...Last year in 2023, we raised more than $17,000 for local children this Christmas, thanks to our generous community. Thank you for making Christmas with Cops a success. This is our favorite time of year! Please join us October 26 to help make this a reality for many of our youth!
* Have fun AND support kids!
* For more info on the "CHRISTMAS WITH A COP" project, visit here: https://www.facebook.com/coosavalleyfop14/
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:
5:00PM Race Day Registration begins
6:15PM Race Day Registration ends
6:30PM 5K Start
7:30PM 1M Walk/Fun Run Start
7:50PM Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION INFO:
Pre-Race, on-line Registration will be open until 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (PRE-REGISTER TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE!)
_Pre-race Race Registration Fees: _
_ _
$30 for the 5K
$20 for the 1M Fun Walk
_Race Day Rates: _(NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE IF YOU REGISTER ON RACE DAY!)
$40 for the 5K
$30 for the 1Mi Fun Walk
PACKET PICK UP--FRIDAY, NOV 10TH:
For those who have pre-registered, we highly-encourage you to pick up your race packet & t-shirt on Friday, Oct. 25th from 10am--6pm at the _GOGO RUNNING/THE SHOE BOX_ store (1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165). Saves time & stress on race morning!
PARKING:
There is plenty of Parking is available at GA Highlands College, conveniently located near the start/finish and restroom facilities.
5K COURSE:
The 5K course starts near the GA Highlands gym, runs down to the beautiful lake and turns left, making a clockwise loop around the graveled path of the lake before returning to campus. Runners then make their way back to the gym by continuing around the campus buildings clockwise to the finish area near the gym. This course is flat, whether running around the campus buildings or around the lake!
1 MI. FUN WALK COURSE:
The 1 Mi. Run Walk will make a small out-n-back loop before finishing in front of the ROARING CROWD!!! The crowd goes wild....!
5K AWARDS:
Overall awards in the 5K will be presented to the following:
Top 3 Overall M&F
Top 3 Masters M&F
Top 3 in each of the following Age Categories M&F:
_ 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_
_NOTE_: The 1 Mile Fun Walk is just for smiles...no awards presented for the 1 Mi.
RACE RESULTS:
Post Race, Results can be found on www.wire2wirerunning.com after the race under the tab 'RACE RESULTS.' Also, check out some of our other great races you may wish to enter under the 'CALENDAR' link.
This is a Rain-or-Shine event.
_SAT., OCTOBER 26, 2024_
6:30PM 5K
7:30PM 1 MI. FUN WALK
_PRESENTED BY COOSA VALLEY LODGE 14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE_
_HURRY!_ EARLY BIRD RATE OF $25 FOR THE 5K ENDS SAT., OCT. 5TH AT MIDNIGHT!! R E G I S T E R N O W ! ! ! SAVE $$
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Get ready for the MONSTER DASH 5K and the 1Mi. Fun Walk presented by Coosa Valley Lodge 14, Fraternal Order of Police to benefit the "_CHRISTMAS WITH COPS_" event, providing gifts for needy children during the holidays!!
The 5K will start & finish near the gym at Georgia Highlands College, and hey--don't let the 'monster dash' part scare you! The course is actually very flat and scenic (_see full course description below_.)
Please plan to hang around after the race for 5K age group awards presentations, while enjoying some food and music! What a great way to start your weekend and support a worthy cause!
* Speaking of the CAUSE...Last year in 2023, we raised more than $17,000 for local children this Christmas, thanks to our generous community. Thank you for making Christmas with Cops a success. This is our favorite time of year! Please join us October 26 to help make this a reality for many of our youth!
* Have fun AND support kids!
* For more info on the "CHRISTMAS WITH A COP" project, visit here: https://www.facebook.com/coosavalleyfop14/
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:
5:00PM Race Day Registration begins
6:15PM Race Day Registration ends
6:30PM 5K Start
7:30PM 1M Walk/Fun Run Start
7:50PM Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION INFO:
Pre-Race, on-line Registration will be open until 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (PRE-REGISTER TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE!)
_Pre-race Race Registration Fees: _
_ _
$30 for the 5K
$20 for the 1M Fun Walk
_Race Day Rates: _(NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE IF YOU REGISTER ON RACE DAY!)
$40 for the 5K
$30 for the 1Mi Fun Walk
PACKET PICK UP--FRIDAY, NOV 10TH:
For those who have pre-registered, we highly-encourage you to pick up your race packet & t-shirt on Friday, Oct. 25th from 10am--6pm at the _GOGO RUNNING/THE SHOE BOX_ store (1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165). Saves time & stress on race morning!
PARKING:
There is plenty of Parking is available at GA Highlands College, conveniently located near the start/finish and restroom facilities.
5K COURSE:
The 5K course starts near the GA Highlands gym, runs down to the beautiful lake and turns left, making a clockwise loop around the graveled path of the lake before returning to campus. Runners then make their way back to the gym by continuing around the campus buildings clockwise to the finish area near the gym. This course is flat, whether running around the campus buildings or around the lake!
1 MI. FUN WALK COURSE:
The 1 Mi. Run Walk will make a small out-n-back loop before finishing in front of the ROARING CROWD!!! The crowd goes wild....!
5K AWARDS:
Overall awards in the 5K will be presented to the following:
Top 3 Overall M&F
Top 3 Masters M&F
Top 3 in each of the following Age Categories M&F:
_ 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_
_NOTE_: The 1 Mile Fun Walk is just for smiles...no awards presented for the 1 Mi.
RACE RESULTS:
Post Race, Results can be found on www.wire2wirerunning.com after the race under the tab 'RACE RESULTS.' Also, check out some of our other great races you may wish to enter under the 'CALENDAR' link.
This is a Rain-or-Shine event.
Races
-
Monster Dash 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (6:30PM EDT)
$33.94
CLOSED -
Monster Dash 1Mi. Fun Walk
Incl. $2.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (7:30PM EDT)
$22.96
CLOSED
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