Events
Place
Sandy Creek Park
Athens, GA US 30607
Description
The Friends is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Athens-Clarke County Library. To help support a wide range of programs and services at the library we invite you to our inaugural Bookin’ It 5K and Fun Run!
We encourage you to dress up as your favorite book character and hit the pavement to compete for a selection of book-themed prizes!
Registration Fees and Information
Booking It Fun Run
$15.00 + processing fee, includes a t-shirt
$10.00 + processing fee, no shirt
Booking It 5K
$30.00 + processing fee, includes a t-shirt
$25.00 + processing fee, no shirt
Virtual Booking It 5K
$25.00 + processing fee, no shirt, no awards
Family of 4
A family of 4 may register for 15% off the registration fee per person.
Race Day Schedule
8:00AM Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration
8:30AM Fun Run Start
9:00AM 5K Start
10:00AM Awards
Course
The Fun Run starts at the Starting line on the circle, runs 3/4 of a loop around the circle and finishes on the beach access road at the 5K Finish Line.
The 5K course runs completely inside of the park on paved surfaces.
T-Shirts
T-Shirts are guaranteed for all runners that register by February 1, 2025. After that date shirts will be available while supplies last. A No Shirt option is available for a $5.00 discount taken at check out.
Awards
5K Awards are given to Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups:
5-year age groups: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over
Fun Run participants will receive a participation surprise.`
Virtual Option
Run your 3.1 miles anywhere. Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page. Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on February 23. To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.
Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.
Race Series and Finishline Management
The Booking It 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.
Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.
What if it Rains?
We get wet! Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.
Check the weather.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
