SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2025 9:00AM
ROME, GA

We Invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual "The Big Gay 5K & 1Mi. Pride Stride!" The 5K race will be held Saturday morning, March 21st, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The 1 Mile Pride Stride will begin at 9:45 AM.



The fundraiser is for _Rome GA Pride_. We are a nonprofit and any funds we raise go to help the local LGBTQIA+ community. The Big Gay 5K/1Mi. is an event raising funds for Pride (_the festival is in June_). We encourage people to show their Pride at the race!! We want it to be bright and fun, so people can show their true colors, show their pride, and be themselves in a safe space. All are welcome to participate and have fun!



Thanks to Sunshine Bakery for providing muffins to participants after the race!



RACE REGISTRATION FEES:



*$30 -- 5K -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $40 Day of Race
*$25 -- 1 Mile -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $35 Day of Race



PLEASE NOTE: T-shirt size is Guaranteed if you REGISTER by WEDN., MARCH 11th. (While registration will still remain open until Sun., MARCH 15th, we simply cannot guarantee you get the shirt size you want beyond March 11th.) Register EARLY!!



WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE but NOT RUN/WALK THE RACE?? Be 'Ghost Runner' and sign up that way. No shirt, no problem. DONATE to HELP.



RACE ROUTE / START-FINISH & PARKING:



* This USATF-Certified 5K Course is scenic and very fast, and meanders through the beautiful Oostanaula River Trails of Rome.

* There is plenty of parking near the race's start/finish area at Ridge Ferry Park (Dog Park side, north of RR tracks).



RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:



7:30 AM Race Day Registration Opens

8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes

9:00 AM 5K Start Time

9:45 AM 1Mi. "_Pride Stride"_ (Fun Run/Walk)

10:15 AM Awards Presentation for 5K



PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:



Avoid the crowds and pickup your packet & t-shirt at _GoGo Running_ on Friday, March 20th from 10:00AM--6:00 PM.

Location: 1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165


5K AWARDS:



Awards will be given to the following:

* Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
* Top Male Master and Top Female Master
* Top Male Grandmaster and Top Female Grandmaster
* Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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



* Top Overall Nonbinary Winner
* Top Masters Nonbinary Winner
* Top Grandmaster Nonbinary Winner
* Top Nonbinary in the following Age Categories: 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

NOTE: There are no awards for the 1 Mile Pride Stride....this Fun Run/Walk is just for smiles.



Please note, this is a rain or shine event.



PROFESSIONAL TIMING:



This race will be chip-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC_ using the latest RFID technology. Results will be posted after the race www.wire2wirerunning.com [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com]