D4D – Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) Jun 16, 2012
Starting Location:
Atlanta, GA 30328 US
Location:
Home Depot/Costco (Parking Lot)
6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30328 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
It’s time to DASH on Saturday June 16th, 2012. The DASH4DAD Atlanta will feature a 5k run and a 1 mile walk. Come Dash 4 Dad on Father’s Day weekend, random prizes, runner goodies and a good time for everyone. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series and taking place in 34 cities in 2012
Donate to This Race:
Make a donationDate:
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Start Time:
8:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Run (Timed) & I Mile (Untimed): Receives Tech Shirt
- $25 Early through May 1st
- $30 May 2nd through June 15th
- $35 Race Day
Youth 5K Run (Timed) and 1 Mile Walk (Untimed): Receives cotton T Shirt
- $15 Youth (12 and under) through race day
Phantom Runner:
- $20 Donation (Receives Tech-Shirt)
Fundraising:
Your registration fee gets you to the starting line, but it’s fundraising that will help find the cure for prostate cancer. Don’t wait to make an impact. Commit yourself to online fundraising for this year's DASH4DAD. It's an easy process to begin fundraising online or tailor this sample letter to send out to co-workers, friends and/or family members. The top 3 individual and team fundraisers will receive prizes. Just click here to sign up to fundraise!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the overall top Survivor, top Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib, T-shirt and Timing Chip early.
- Friday, June 15th, 2012 at Phidippides
220 Sandy Springs Circle
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
from 11:30am until 7:00pm
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup:
- Saturday, June 16th (6:30am - 7:30am), race starts at 8:00am
Home Depot/Costco (Parking Lot)
6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Please arrive early.
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
We do allow runners to pick up Bibs and T-Shirts for their friends. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up for them.
Stroller Policy
We believe that a fit family is a happy family and allow strollers on the course. If you are participating with a stroller, we do ask that you start in the back, do not weave through runners, and yield the right of way to runners. Bikes, roller blades and scooters are not permitted.
Course Map for 5K Run:
Course Map for 1Mile Walk
Click for 1 Mile Walk Course Map
Hazardous Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, the start of the race may be delayed. Cancellation of the event due to hazardous weather will be determined by onsite officials. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Directions:
Directions
Or take MARTA to the Sandy Springs station and walk one block to the Home Depot.
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering for these fun events, please email Gordon Grant at gordongrant@bellsouth.net
About The Men's Health & Wellness Center:
Men’s Health and Wellness provides free prostate cancer screening and support groups in the Atlanta area. We provide support for men and their loved ones before, during and after a health crisis. For more information, please visit MensHealthandWellness.org
About ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer:
ZERO challenges the complacency of American men to change their attitudes about early detection as the solution for prostate cancer through awareness, outreach, advocacy and research.
More About Prostate Cancer:
Nationwide, a man dies from the disease every 18 minutes. But there is hope—education about prostate cancer risk and access to screenings can save countless lives. All proceeds will go to prostate research and free screenings in the Rochester area to those at risk.
About the ZEROHOUR Newsletter:
The ZEROHOUR newsletter is the resource for the latest news regarding prostate cancer prevention, treatment and research. This free newsletter reaches 30,000 men and their families every week in an effort to help them stay healthy and guide them along their treatment and life with prostate cancer. To sign up click here.
Sign up for the ZEROHOUR e-newsletter.
Local Sponsors:
Contact:
Please contact Gordon Grant at gordongrant@bellsouth.net
