Roman Rumble 5K, 1Mi., & 'Tot Trot'
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price Free - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 29th Annual Roman Rumble 5K, 1Mi., & 'Tot Trot' on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Rome, Georgia. This family-friendly event honors First Responders and supports the Harbor House, established in 1994, benefiting children who may have been abused. The USATF-certified 5K course takes you through downtown Rome, while the 1-mile route showcases the beautiful Oostanaula River. Pre-registration is $30 for the 5K and 1 Mile, and the Tot Trot is free (with optional t-shirt purchase). Race day registration is $40. Don't miss out on this scenic and flat race, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
ROMAN RUMBLE 5K & 1MI.
_SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025_
_ROME, GA_
PLEASE JOIN US for the _29th Annual Running_ of the ROMAN RUMBLE 5K & 1MI. FUN RUN/WALK, as well as the adorable 'TOT TROT' - Saturday, April 19th, 2025. Bring the entire family out for this race which will honor our First Responders. The race starts and finishes at W. 1st Street and 5th Ave. near Five Government Plaza. Coolest of all, participants will have a chance to travel _through the fire station bay _downtown!!
Proceeds from the race will go to support HARBOR HOUSE, _established in 1994_, and still doing great work in our community. For details on Harbor House, click here: https://harborhousega.org/
HARBOR HOUSES MISSION is
* To provide a safe and caring place to evaluate the child who may have been abused
* To encourage the collaboration of social and legal agencies for the benefit of the child
* To at all times lessen the trauma suffered by the child
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES:
$30 -- 5K
$30 -- 1 Mile
FREE -- 'Tot Trot'
(_NOTE_: The race is FREE to run. However, you _MAY _purchase a t-shirt for your little precious one for $10.00)
(Reg. is Open until 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, April 13th.) YOU MUST REGISTER BY THIS DATE TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE AND LOCK IN AT THE REDUCED RATE!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered: More information will be forthcoming to those that pre-register with regards to Packet Pickup location and time!
5K RACE ROUTE:
_THIS IS A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE AND A PEACHTREE RR QUALIFIER!!_ The 5K starts beside 4 Government Plaza on 1st Street (just off 5th Ave.), goes along 1st St. before turning left at the Fire Station on Riverside Parkway, takes a left into the Library parking lot and enters the Heritage Trail System heading toward Ridge Ferry Park. It travels along the beautiful Oostanaula River before doing a turnaround and returning to make the following loop along W. 2nd St., W. 6th Ave., W. 1st St., THROUGH THE FIRE STATION BAY, and back along W. 1st St. to the finish at 4 Government Plaza. Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the Ridge Ferry Park.
1 MILE RACE ROUTE:
The route will start at 4 Government Plaza and travel along the beautiful Oostanaula River before returning to the finish, where you started. Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the Ridge Ferry Park.
5K START-FINISH [_THE SAME FOR THE 1 MILE_]
Both the Start & Finish Lines are located _near _the Firefighters Memorial Plaza, 600 W. 1st Street, Rome, GA, 30161. (_NOTE: The actual starting line/finish line is about 200 ft. up W. 1st St. at the Police Station_.) Check out Rome's impressive Firefighters Memorial Plaza, then walk to the starting line.
Find out more about this memorial that honors all firefighters.
https://www.romega.us/245/Firefighters-Memorial-Plaza
RACE DAY PARKING:
Race Day Parking: There is plenty of race day parking in the 6th Ave. Parking Deck near the start/finish line, 3rd Ave. Parking Deck, or along Broad St.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:00 AM 5K Start Time
8:45AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:00AM "Tot Trot"
9:15 AM Awards Presentation
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top 3 Masters Male and Top 3 Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
We do hope you will join us for this 29th Annual race in support of a tremendous cause, Harbor House!
Please note, this is a _rain or shine event_.
_SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025_
_ROME, GA_
PLEASE JOIN US for the _29th Annual Running_ of the ROMAN RUMBLE 5K & 1MI. FUN RUN/WALK, as well as the adorable 'TOT TROT' - Saturday, April 19th, 2025. Bring the entire family out for this race which will honor our First Responders. The race starts and finishes at W. 1st Street and 5th Ave. near Five Government Plaza. Coolest of all, participants will have a chance to travel _through the fire station bay _downtown!!
Proceeds from the race will go to support HARBOR HOUSE, _established in 1994_, and still doing great work in our community. For details on Harbor House, click here: https://harborhousega.org/
HARBOR HOUSES MISSION is
* To provide a safe and caring place to evaluate the child who may have been abused
* To encourage the collaboration of social and legal agencies for the benefit of the child
* To at all times lessen the trauma suffered by the child
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES:
$30 -- 5K
$30 -- 1 Mile
FREE -- 'Tot Trot'
(_NOTE_: The race is FREE to run. However, you _MAY _purchase a t-shirt for your little precious one for $10.00)
(Reg. is Open until 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, April 13th.) YOU MUST REGISTER BY THIS DATE TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE AND LOCK IN AT THE REDUCED RATE!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered: More information will be forthcoming to those that pre-register with regards to Packet Pickup location and time!
5K RACE ROUTE:
_THIS IS A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE AND A PEACHTREE RR QUALIFIER!!_ The 5K starts beside 4 Government Plaza on 1st Street (just off 5th Ave.), goes along 1st St. before turning left at the Fire Station on Riverside Parkway, takes a left into the Library parking lot and enters the Heritage Trail System heading toward Ridge Ferry Park. It travels along the beautiful Oostanaula River before doing a turnaround and returning to make the following loop along W. 2nd St., W. 6th Ave., W. 1st St., THROUGH THE FIRE STATION BAY, and back along W. 1st St. to the finish at 4 Government Plaza. Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the Ridge Ferry Park.
1 MILE RACE ROUTE:
The route will start at 4 Government Plaza and travel along the beautiful Oostanaula River before returning to the finish, where you started. Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the Ridge Ferry Park.
5K START-FINISH [_THE SAME FOR THE 1 MILE_]
Both the Start & Finish Lines are located _near _the Firefighters Memorial Plaza, 600 W. 1st Street, Rome, GA, 30161. (_NOTE: The actual starting line/finish line is about 200 ft. up W. 1st St. at the Police Station_.) Check out Rome's impressive Firefighters Memorial Plaza, then walk to the starting line.
Find out more about this memorial that honors all firefighters.
https://www.romega.us/245/Firefighters-Memorial-Plaza
RACE DAY PARKING:
Race Day Parking: There is plenty of race day parking in the 6th Ave. Parking Deck near the start/finish line, 3rd Ave. Parking Deck, or along Broad St.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:00 AM 5K Start Time
8:45AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:00AM "Tot Trot"
9:15 AM Awards Presentation
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top 3 Masters Male and Top 3 Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
We do hope you will join us for this 29th Annual race in support of a tremendous cause, Harbor House!
Please note, this is a _rain or shine event_.
Races
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Roman Rumble 5K
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025
$30.00
-
Roman Rumble 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025
$30.00
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FREE 'Tot Trot'
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025
Free
This is a FREE Run/Walk for the little ones. A parent may wish to escort his/her little runner.
Roman Rumble 5K, 1Mi., & 'Tot Trot'