Virginia Highland - Atlanta Fire Station 19
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the 2014 race has been cancelled.
We hope to be back in 2015 so please stay tuned.
About the race
Name: FirED Up! 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2014
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia Highland - Atlanta Fire Station 19
1063 N. Highland Ave
Come get FireEd Up! for our 5K Road Race. Come get FIRED up to run for Higher Education. A traditional course through the Virginia Highland area. Cool off by getting hosed down by AFD Engine 19! To fund college scholarships for eligible Grady and Washington High School graduating seniors. For 39 years, AFD Station 16 has continued a proud tradition of hosting a Christmas party for youngsters in Station 16's area. Station 16 and 19 are reaching out to high school students in these areas by using this race to generate college scholarships. Since inception, this race has awarded 17 scholarships.
Contact
Jeff Morris - 404-915-4559
Schedule
- Saturday, August 30
6:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet pick up
8:30 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.
Several Ways To Register
- Printable Application
- online at active.com
- Stop by Fire Station 19 between 8AM and 8PM only, Monday through Friday before the race.
- In store at Phippides at Ansley Mall
Entry Fees
Registration - $25 (includes technical t-shirt and free downloadable photos from True Speed Photo)
Any registration received after August 20th cannot be guaranteed a shirt or correct size.
Awards and Extras
Awards for top three in each age group + overall male and female. (11 & UNDER,
12-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 + and Masters)
Come tour the fire station and meet some local heroes!
This is a relativley easy course with rolling hills. Runners will have the opportunity to get hosed down by an AFD fire truck on the course and to earn a very cool TECHNICAL shirt in the process. We'll have music, refreshments and lot's of fun for the entire family. This is a Run & See Georgia Event.
