Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk

38th Annual

Gary Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2Mi. Health Walk

Saturday, August 19th

8:00am

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

The oldest race in Rome, and one of the oldest races in Georgia history, the 38th running of this fun yet challenging 5K winds through historic downtown Rome and climbs historic Clocktower Hill in the second mile before finishing with a view of the Coosa River in Heritage Park.  Both the 5K and the 2-mile Health Walk courses are quite scenic, as they take in much of the "Between the Rivers" district of beautiful downtown Rome.  Short sleeve Gildan Softstyle tee-shirts are guaranteed to runners and walkers registered by midnight, August 9th.  Proceeds go to the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. 

We are pleased to be part of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Program!  Your race time this year can be used as a qualifying time for the 2024 Peachtree Road Race.  

AMENITIES:

• Pre-Race and Post-race assisted stretching (provided by Stretch Rome)
• Post Race refreshments
• Great Participants' packets!
• Music
• and FUN...all make this a race not to be missed!!

5K RACE COURSE: 

Both events start and end in Heritage Park.  Race starts on Second Avenue, runs through Historic Downtown Rome ascending the iconic Clocktower hill of course, and finishes on the Levee of Heritage Park.

The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number: GA13073WC

The 5K will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running; the 2 mile Health Walk will be non-competitive.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

7:00am     Race Day Packet Pick-up Opens 
7:45am     Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
                  Color Guard presents colors/National Anthem
8:00am     5K Start
8:05am     2 Mile Health Walk Start
9:20am     Awards Ceremony

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Pre-registration is also offered through August 9, 2023.

• On-line at www.runsignup.com
• By mail and must be postmarked by July 21, 2023*
• 5K is $25
• 5K is $25

• *NOTE the PRICE INCREASES AFTER JULY 21st....
  July 22nd -through August 9th: 5K is $30; 2 Mile is $25. 

Late Registration...

•  August 10th through August 15th
• 5K is $35
• 2 Mile is $30. 

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Group Discount:
 Teams of 10 or more (any combination of run & walk) receive a discount of $3 per person.
 Registrations for each team must all be submitted together no later than August 9, 2023. 

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:

Participants may pick up race packets and bibs on Friday, August 18th, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Rome Wilder Center, 202 East 3rd Ave, Rome, GA 30161.

5K AWARDS:

     We've got some really cool awards planned!

1st place Overall (Male and Female)

1st Place Masters (Male & Female)

1st Place Grandmasters (Male & Female)

1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each of the following Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & older.

Also, a special award will be given to the Youngest Finisher and the Oldest Finisher of the 5K.

       NOTE: The 2 Mile Health Walk will be for health and fun; no awards will be given for the 2 Mi. walk.

 

PARKING: 

Plenty of parking is available at Heritage Park and the adjoining Riverview Park near the ballfields.

 

For More Information, call (404) 723-7732 or Email tillmanclocktowerrace@yahoo.com or Visit us on the Web at
www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org.