Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 40th Annual Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the picturesque city of Rome, Floyd! This long-standing event has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, celebrating a rich history as one of Georgia's oldest races. The 5K course, certified by USATF, winds through the charming streets of historic downtown Rome, including a challenging ascent up Clocktower Hill, finishing with stunning views of the Coosa River at Heritage Park. For those looking for a more leisurely pace, the 2-Mile Health Walk offers a scenic route that showcases the beauty of the "Between the Rivers" district.
Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event promises fun for everyone, with pre-race massages, post-race refreshments, and exciting participant packets! Plus, your race time can even qualify you for the prestigious 2026 Peachtree Road Race. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful cause, as funds raised support the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with community spirit and healthy living!
Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event promises fun for everyone, with pre-race massages, post-race refreshments, and exciting participant packets! Plus, your race time can even qualify you for the prestigious 2026 Peachtree Road Race. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful cause, as funds raised support the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with community spirit and healthy living!
Organiser's Description
_40TH ANNUAL_
GARY TILLMAN CLOCKTOWER 5K & 2MI. HEALTH WALK
_SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH_
8:00AM
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE THE 40TH RUNNING OF ROME'S OLDEST RACE! What began as a fundraiser by the Rome Jaycees to repair Rome's iconic City Clock has grown into one of Georgia's premier running events. This year will mark the 20th year that funds raised from this fun and challenging race will benefit the effort of the EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. One of the oldest races in Georgia history, the race course wind through historic downtown Rome and climbs historic Clocktower Hill in the second mile before finishing with a view of the Coosa River in Heritage Park. Both the 5K and the 2-mile Health Walk courses are quite scenic, as they take in much of the "Between the Rivers" district of beautiful downtown Rome. Short sleeve_ _tee-shirts are guaranteed to runners and walkers registered by midnight, August 6th.
We are pleased to be part of the _Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Program_! Your race time this year can be used as a qualifying time for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race.
AMENITIES:
* Pre-Race and_ _Post-race massages and stretching
* Post Race refreshments
* Great Participants' packets!
* Music
* and _FUN..._all make this a race not to be missed!!
5K AND 2-MILE COURSES:
Race headquarters is in Heritage Park. Race starts on West 3rd Street, runs through Historic Downtown Rome ascending the iconic Clocktower Hill of course, circles Myrtle Hill, and finishes on the Levee of Heritage Park. The 2 Mile Health Walk starts on 2nd Avenue at the exit drive of Heritage Park, follows a gentler ascent to Clocktower Hill, continues through the Town Green and crosses the historic John Ross Footbridge, follows the path along the Oostanaula River and finishes inside Heritage Park.
The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number: GA24030WC
The 5K will be chip-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING_; the 2 mile Health Walk will be non-competitive.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:30am Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up Opens
7:30am Race Day Registration Closes
7:45am Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
Color Guard presents colors/National Anthem
8:00am 5K Start
8:05am 2 Mile Health Walk Start
9:20am Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
_PRE-REGISTRATION_ is offered through August 6, 2025.
_REGISTER BY JULY 18TH FOR THE LOWEST PRICES!_
* On-line at www.runsignup.com [http://www.runsignup.com]
* _By mail must be postmarked by July 18, 2025*_
* _5K is $30_
* _2 Mi is $25_
* *NOTE THE PRICE INCREASES AFTER JULY 18TH....
_July 19th through August 6th: 5K is $35; 2 Mile is $30. By mail must be postmarked by August 6th._
LATE REGISTRATION...
* August 7th through August 12th: _5K & 2 Mile are $40. Tee-shirts are not guaranteed._
* Registration will close at 11:59PM on August 12th and will not reopen until Race Day.
* _Race Day registration will be $40 for both 5K & 2 Mile._ Tee-shirts are not guaranteed.
GROUP DISCOUNT:
_ Teams of 10 or more (any combination of run & walk) receive a discount of $3 per person._
_ Registrations for each team must all be submitted together no later than August 6, 2025. _
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Participants may pick up race packets and bibs on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH, FROM 3:00 PM UNTIL 6:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Rome Wilder Center, 202 East 3rd Ave, Rome, GA 30161.
5K AWARDS:
_ We've got some really cool awards planned!_
1st place Overall (Male and Female)
1st Place Masters (Male & Female)
1st Place Grandmasters (Male & Female)
1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each of the following Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & older.
Also, a special award will be given to the _Youngest Finisher_ and the _Oldest Finisher of the 5K_.
NOTE: _The 2 Mile Health Walk will be for health and fun; no awards will be given for the 2 Mi. walk._
PARKING:
Plenty of parking is available at _Heritage Park_ and the adjoining _Riverview Park_ near the ballfields.
For More Information,_ call (404) 723-7732 or Email [email protected] or Visit us on the Web at
www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org [http://www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org]._
GARY TILLMAN CLOCKTOWER 5K & 2MI. HEALTH WALK
_SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH_
8:00AM
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE THE 40TH RUNNING OF ROME'S OLDEST RACE! What began as a fundraiser by the Rome Jaycees to repair Rome's iconic City Clock has grown into one of Georgia's premier running events. This year will mark the 20th year that funds raised from this fun and challenging race will benefit the effort of the EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. One of the oldest races in Georgia history, the race course wind through historic downtown Rome and climbs historic Clocktower Hill in the second mile before finishing with a view of the Coosa River in Heritage Park. Both the 5K and the 2-mile Health Walk courses are quite scenic, as they take in much of the "Between the Rivers" district of beautiful downtown Rome. Short sleeve_ _tee-shirts are guaranteed to runners and walkers registered by midnight, August 6th.
We are pleased to be part of the _Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Program_! Your race time this year can be used as a qualifying time for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race.
AMENITIES:
* Pre-Race and_ _Post-race massages and stretching
* Post Race refreshments
* Great Participants' packets!
* Music
* and _FUN..._all make this a race not to be missed!!
5K AND 2-MILE COURSES:
Race headquarters is in Heritage Park. Race starts on West 3rd Street, runs through Historic Downtown Rome ascending the iconic Clocktower Hill of course, circles Myrtle Hill, and finishes on the Levee of Heritage Park. The 2 Mile Health Walk starts on 2nd Avenue at the exit drive of Heritage Park, follows a gentler ascent to Clocktower Hill, continues through the Town Green and crosses the historic John Ross Footbridge, follows the path along the Oostanaula River and finishes inside Heritage Park.
The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number: GA24030WC
The 5K will be chip-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING_; the 2 mile Health Walk will be non-competitive.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:30am Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up Opens
7:30am Race Day Registration Closes
7:45am Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
Color Guard presents colors/National Anthem
8:00am 5K Start
8:05am 2 Mile Health Walk Start
9:20am Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
_PRE-REGISTRATION_ is offered through August 6, 2025.
_REGISTER BY JULY 18TH FOR THE LOWEST PRICES!_
* On-line at www.runsignup.com [http://www.runsignup.com]
* _By mail must be postmarked by July 18, 2025*_
* _5K is $30_
* _2 Mi is $25_
* *NOTE THE PRICE INCREASES AFTER JULY 18TH....
_July 19th through August 6th: 5K is $35; 2 Mile is $30. By mail must be postmarked by August 6th._
LATE REGISTRATION...
* August 7th through August 12th: _5K & 2 Mile are $40. Tee-shirts are not guaranteed._
* Registration will close at 11:59PM on August 12th and will not reopen until Race Day.
* _Race Day registration will be $40 for both 5K & 2 Mile._ Tee-shirts are not guaranteed.
GROUP DISCOUNT:
_ Teams of 10 or more (any combination of run & walk) receive a discount of $3 per person._
_ Registrations for each team must all be submitted together no later than August 6, 2025. _
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Participants may pick up race packets and bibs on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH, FROM 3:00 PM UNTIL 6:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Rome Wilder Center, 202 East 3rd Ave, Rome, GA 30161.
5K AWARDS:
_ We've got some really cool awards planned!_
1st place Overall (Male and Female)
1st Place Masters (Male & Female)
1st Place Grandmasters (Male & Female)
1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each of the following Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & older.
Also, a special award will be given to the _Youngest Finisher_ and the _Oldest Finisher of the 5K_.
NOTE: _The 2 Mile Health Walk will be for health and fun; no awards will be given for the 2 Mi. walk._
PARKING:
Plenty of parking is available at _Heritage Park_ and the adjoining _Riverview Park_ near the ballfields.
For More Information,_ call (404) 723-7732 or Email [email protected] or Visit us on the Web at
www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org [http://www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org]._
Races
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Tillman Clocktower 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number GA24030WC. The 5K Road Race is chip timed. Race Day registration will be available, but we strongly recommend that you preregister by August 6th to take advantage of lower pricing and guaranteed tee-shirts!! Preregister by August 6th to guarantee a goody bag and short sleeved Gildan Soft-Style tee-shirt. -
Tillman Clocktower 2-Mile Health Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$27.50
The 2 Mile Health Walk is non-competitive and will not be timed. Walkers will be issued bibs without chips. Race Day registration will be available, but we strongly recommend that you preregister by August 6th to take advantage of lower pricing and guaranteed tee-shirts!! Preregister by August 6th to guarantee a goody bag and short sleeved Gildan Soft-Style tee-shirt.
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