West Ponce Music Stroll 5k
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EST
Decatur, Georgia
$44.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day at the 4th Annual West Ponce Music Stroll 5K on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the vibrant community of Decatur, Dekalb! This fun-filled event not only features a chip-timed 5K run/walk but also celebrates the local businesses in the West Ponce District. Participants can enjoy a day of live music, delicious food, and community spirit as local businesses transform their patios and parking lots into festive stages until 9 PM.
Join the festivities starting at 6:45 AM with check-in at Fleet Feet Decatur, where the day kicks off with warm-ups and music leading up to the race start at 8:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, participants can unwind with yoga and dance fitness sessions, making it a day to remember. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support Decatur Makers and experience the lively atmosphere of the West Ponce District while engaging in a healthy and fun activity!
Join the festivities starting at 6:45 AM with check-in at Fleet Feet Decatur, where the day kicks off with warm-ups and music leading up to the race start at 8:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, participants can unwind with yoga and dance fitness sessions, making it a day to remember. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support Decatur Makers and experience the lively atmosphere of the West Ponce District while engaging in a healthy and fun activity!
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West Ponce Music Stroll 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Any children under 18 must have a parent sign waiver at check-in on race day morning. Dogs and strollers are welcomed please start in the back.
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$44.00
Organiser's description
We are so excited to invite you to the 4th ANNUAL WEST PONCE MUSIC STROLL 5K! At Fleet Feet Decatur we are all about community and we are excited for the opportunity to share who we are with you. Race entry includes a chip-timed event and race t-shirt.
The West Ponce Music stroll will celebrate its fifth annual year with a day of events bringing awareness to the businesses in the West Ponce District of downtown Decatur. West Ponce businesses open their patios and parking lots, transforming them into stages for a day of free, live music and fun during the fifth annual West Ponce Music Stroll spanning until 9pm. Decatur Makers is a non-profit, your support of the race also helps support Decatur Makers general fund, need-based scholarships, and all of our programs with a focus on underserved communities . . . every dollar makes an impact. Thanks for supporting the West Ponce District! Learn more about Decatur Makers WPMS https://decaturmakers.org/wpms and donate further here. https://decaturmakers.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/decaturmakers/donation.jsp?campaign=14&&test=true
Our post-race atmosphere will be a blast so pack some dry clothes & a lawn chair.
PACKET PICKUP: FLEET FEET DECATUR, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2024 10-5
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM: CHECK IN OPENS AT FLEET FEET. THERE WILL BE A TABLE IN FRONT OF THE STORE 431 W PONCE DE LEON AVE #1 DECATUR GA 30030. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL WARM UP AT 7:45.
7:45 AM: MUSIC KICKS OFF
7:45-7:55 AM-WARM UP LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
7:55-8 AM: ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM: START OF 5K RUN/WALK. WE ASK THAT OUR FURRY FRIENDS START IN THE BACK.
9:00 AM: YOGA LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
10:00 AM: DANCE FITNESS LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
Learn more about Clarity Fitness https://www.clarityfitness.com & Sign up for classes here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarity-fitness-west-ponce-music-stroll-classes-tickets-706280833987?aff=oddtdtcreator
AWARDS:
OVERALL M & F, OVERALL M&F MASTERS
THE USATF STANDARD IS 5-YEAR GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, AND 90 AND OVER.
Join our FREE Strava Fleet Feet Decatur Run/Walk Club https://www.strava.com/clubs/FleetFeetDctGA for weekly event reminders, community, & routes access. The map for the race can also be found on our Strava page here. https://www.strava.com/routes/2992114619598234516
Check out the course Check it out on Footpath https://footpathapp.com/routes/507252C4-1747-4174-9764-747E5A544870
Course Turn by Turn Instructions below:
Straight on W Ponce
R on Commerce Drive
R Sycamore PL
R E Howard Ave along SMT
R Patillo way
L on Greenwood Circle
Right on Mary Gay Dr/ L Ridley Lane
L Hibernia
R Greenwood Circle
R Adair
R W Ponce to finish line
Check out WPMS info page https://decaturmakers.org/wpmsfor a further list of musicians, chalk artists, artist market, etc. for the whole day of events on West Ponce.
Parking:
We ask kindly that you do not park in the Dancing Goats Parking lot as we do not want to hinder the normal flow of business for Dancing Goats.
We recommend the following:
First Christian Church- PLEASE DO NOT PARK HERE.
Parallel parking spots along W Ponce in front of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. (Be mindful Road Closure will be at Northern Ave/W Ponce intersection.)
There is a lot that is supposed to be free on weekends and a short walk to the store right across from Inner Voice at the corner of Ponce de Leon Pl & Swanton Way backing up to W Trinity.
The Dekalb County Courthouse deck is also supposed to be free on the weekend located at:
556 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030
Check out the City of Decatur Parking Brochure for more options here. https://www.decaturga.com/cd/page/parking
We can't wait to see you & best wishes in your final preparations!
The West Ponce Music stroll will celebrate its fifth annual year with a day of events bringing awareness to the businesses in the West Ponce District of downtown Decatur. West Ponce businesses open their patios and parking lots, transforming them into stages for a day of free, live music and fun during the fifth annual West Ponce Music Stroll spanning until 9pm. Decatur Makers is a non-profit, your support of the race also helps support Decatur Makers general fund, need-based scholarships, and all of our programs with a focus on underserved communities . . . every dollar makes an impact. Thanks for supporting the West Ponce District! Learn more about Decatur Makers WPMS https://decaturmakers.org/wpms and donate further here. https://decaturmakers.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/decaturmakers/donation.jsp?campaign=14&&test=true
Our post-race atmosphere will be a blast so pack some dry clothes & a lawn chair.
PACKET PICKUP: FLEET FEET DECATUR, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2024 10-5
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM: CHECK IN OPENS AT FLEET FEET. THERE WILL BE A TABLE IN FRONT OF THE STORE 431 W PONCE DE LEON AVE #1 DECATUR GA 30030. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL WARM UP AT 7:45.
7:45 AM: MUSIC KICKS OFF
7:45-7:55 AM-WARM UP LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
7:55-8 AM: ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM: START OF 5K RUN/WALK. WE ASK THAT OUR FURRY FRIENDS START IN THE BACK.
9:00 AM: YOGA LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
10:00 AM: DANCE FITNESS LEAD BY CLARITY FITNESS
Learn more about Clarity Fitness https://www.clarityfitness.com & Sign up for classes here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarity-fitness-west-ponce-music-stroll-classes-tickets-706280833987?aff=oddtdtcreator
AWARDS:
OVERALL M & F, OVERALL M&F MASTERS
THE USATF STANDARD IS 5-YEAR GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, AND 90 AND OVER.
Join our FREE Strava Fleet Feet Decatur Run/Walk Club https://www.strava.com/clubs/FleetFeetDctGA for weekly event reminders, community, & routes access. The map for the race can also be found on our Strava page here. https://www.strava.com/routes/2992114619598234516
Check out the course Check it out on Footpath https://footpathapp.com/routes/507252C4-1747-4174-9764-747E5A544870
Course Turn by Turn Instructions below:
Straight on W Ponce
R on Commerce Drive
R Sycamore PL
R E Howard Ave along SMT
R Patillo way
L on Greenwood Circle
Right on Mary Gay Dr/ L Ridley Lane
L Hibernia
R Greenwood Circle
R Adair
R W Ponce to finish line
Check out WPMS info page https://decaturmakers.org/wpmsfor a further list of musicians, chalk artists, artist market, etc. for the whole day of events on West Ponce.
Parking:
We ask kindly that you do not park in the Dancing Goats Parking lot as we do not want to hinder the normal flow of business for Dancing Goats.
We recommend the following:
First Christian Church- PLEASE DO NOT PARK HERE.
Parallel parking spots along W Ponce in front of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. (Be mindful Road Closure will be at Northern Ave/W Ponce intersection.)
There is a lot that is supposed to be free on weekends and a short walk to the store right across from Inner Voice at the corner of Ponce de Leon Pl & Swanton Way backing up to W Trinity.
The Dekalb County Courthouse deck is also supposed to be free on the weekend located at:
556 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030
Check out the City of Decatur Parking Brochure for more options here. https://www.decaturga.com/cd/page/parking
We can't wait to see you & best wishes in your final preparations!
Location
431 W Ponce de Leon Ave #1 Decatur Ga 30030, Decatur, 30030, GA, United States
West Ponce Music Stroll 5k
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