Participate in the Sixth Annual Adams Realtors RUN FOR THE PARK, sponsored by Adams Realtors, Grant Park's premiere real estate company. The event, part of the weekend long Grant Park SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL,includes a 5K Race & Kids Tot Trot. All proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore Atlanta's oldest park.
Contact information
Ed Williams(404) 327-7738.
Schedule
7:00 a.m. -- Packet Pick-up beings at 7 a.m. at the Milledge Fountain located in
Grant park on Cherokee Avenue.
8:00 a.m. -- 5K race beings.
8:45 a.m. -- Tot Trot beings
Entry Fees
-- Early Registration (on or before August 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00
-- Late registration (after August 23) and Race Day Registration . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Registration.
Race Application
Awards
Awards to overall male and female, Masters male and female, and 3-deep in each age group,
10 & Under 11-14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65 & Over.
Fun Stuff
- 100% Cotton T-shirts with the Adams Realtors SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL logo.
- Lots of fruit and bagels.
- Prizes! Gift Certificates! Loads of fun!
- 5K Race Course around Atlanta's tree-mendous Grant Park.
Directions
Driving
South of the City
Take I-75/85 North to Fulton St exit. Turn right at top of exit ramp. Go to first traffic light and turn right at Olympic Caldron. Go to next intersection (Georgia Avenue) and turn left. Georgia Avenue will end at the entrance to the park (approximately one mile).
East of the City
I-20 West to Boulevard exit; turn left at top of exit ramp; go to third traffic light and turn right in to parking area.
West of the City
I-20 East to Boulevard exit; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to second traffic light and turn right in to parking area.
North of the City
I-75/85 South to I-20 East; take first exit - Boulevard/Cyclorama/Zoo; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to second traffic light and turn right into parking area. The parking area is situated on a hillside with four levels for parking. If you are bound for the Zoo or Cyclorama, follow the walking path down the hill and turn left at the bottom of the hill.
MARTA
Buses serving Grant Park include #97(pick up at Five Points Station or at the north end of Centennial Olympic Park), #197 (Transfer at King Memorial Station), #32 (Pick up at King Memorial Station) Contact MARTA for schedule information www.itsmarta.com or 404-848-4711.
PARKING
One parking lot is located on Boulevard (approx. 425 spaces) and one lot is located on Cherokee Avenue (approx. 375 spaces). Parking is also available on streets bordering the park. Please observe speed limits around the park and inside the park. Never park on grass or turf areas, sidewalks or areas not clearly marked for parking.
Please note, while visiting the park we ask that you remain on the walking path and not walk through planting beds.
Always park in marked spaces. Never park on grass or turf areas, on sidewalks, or areas posted, or where there is no clear indication of marked parking. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.
