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Place
Rock Creek Park
Dawsonville, GA US 30534
Description
This 5K is to honor the life of Jerry Carroll, who lost his battle with a rare and terminal disease known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) at the age of 58.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many and is deeply missed. He enjoyed life and loved to be active. Whether he was golfing, jogging/biking, coaching his kids in sports, or enjoying a family vacation, you could always find him outdoors. Jerry was one of the most charismatic and friendly guys around; you could usually catch him with a gentle smile and nod, as he enjoyed the company of his family and friends within the North Forsyth community and metro Atlanta area.
It is our family’s goal to help increase awareness of MSA and to raise funds needed for research in the form of “seed money” to fund grant proposals for the MSA Alliance Foundation. We encourage you to come out and celebrate the life of Jerry and help Defeat MSA!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
Interested in being a Sponsor? Email Nancy@fivestarntp.com
ENTRY & REGISTRATION FEES
Preview Pricing (ends 2/28/22)
- 5K: $27
- Virtual: $30
Regular Registration (ends 5/13/22)
- 5K: $30
- Virtual: $30 (registration closes 5/12)
Race Day Registration
- 5K: $35
Save $5 with no-shirt option during registration.
Awesome shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 5/4/2022. After 5/4/22, shirts & sizes will be available while supplies last.
EVENT BENEFICIARY
It is our family’s goal to help increase awareness of MSA - Multiple Systems Atrophy and to raise funds needed for research in the form of “seed money” to fund grant proposals for the MSA Alliance Foundation.
COURSE
Come out for a Certified 5K that's pretty flat and fast!
Click HERE for Course Map
All participants are encouraged to bring their own hydration on course (i.e. water bottle, handheld, vest, etc.). To limit contact there will be no water station. Water will be provided at the finish.
AWARDS & GOODIES
Award Medals in the 5K as follows:
- Overall M/F
- Overall Masters M/F
- Overall Grand Masters M/F
- Overall Senior Masters M/F
- Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+
Awesome shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 5/4/22.
DONATE & FUNDRAISE
All Donations and fundraising dollars go to benefit Multiple Systems Atrophy. It is our family’s goal to help increase awareness of MSA - Multiple Systems Atrophy and to raise funds needed for research in the form of “seed money” to fund grant proposals for the MSA Alliance Foundation.
Ways to support:
- Come out and participate on race day
- Grab your friends to participate on Race Day
- Participate in the Virtual Run if you can't make it
- Make a donation when you register
- Create your own pledge page when you register and share it on social media
VIRTUAL RUNNING- HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you! Sign up, and register for the Jerry Carroll MSA Awareness Virtual 5K!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib; not required! Hydrate, grab your family or friends and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #JerryCarollMSAAwareness5K #MSA5K #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime from 5/8/22, through end of day 5/14/22.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
EVENT COURTESY & REFUND POLICY
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
FIVE STAR 5K CHAMPIONSHIPS & TURKEY TROT
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2022 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held on January 8, 2023. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
EVENT SCHEDULE
May 4 Last day to register to guarantee your shirt
May 14 7:00 am - Check In Opens
8:00 am - 5K Starts
