Kettle Krush 5K

Different Season. Same Reason.

RACE DETAILS

Date: May 21, 2022

Start/Finish Location: 1 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA (next to Marietta square)

Time: 8 a.m.

(Running strollers are welcome though we do ask you to start toward the back of the race. No dogs, please.)

AJC Peachtree Road Race official qualifying event.

ABOUT US & EVENT

While the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 8^th annual Kettle Krush 5K run/walk is in a “different season” than Christmas, the purpose is for the “same reason.” Through this event, SAWA strives to raise awareness for The Salvation Army and to “krush” poverty, homelessness, and human sex trafficking, and support veterans and youth enrichment in metro Atlanta.

REGISTRATION

Race Fees

$30.00 – (if registered online by May 11 at 11:59 p.m. or postmarked by May 10)

$35.00 – (late/race day registration)

All race fees are non-refundable.

WAYS TO REGISTER

Online: Click HERE and register by May 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Mail-in: If mailing check, complete registration form below and mail with check to Kettle Krush 5K, c/o PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366. Make check payable to SAWA and write Kettle Krush on the bottom “for” line of check.

LATE REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICK-UP

May 19 (4-7 p.m.) and May 20 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30068 or race day in Marietta Square from 7-7:45 a.m.

RACE COURSE

Runners/walkers will enjoy the course that starts/finishes at Marietta Square and travels through quaint downtown Marietta and historic neighborhoods.

PARKING

The Marietta Square/Glover Park is located in the heart of downtown Marietta. Paid and free parking are available around the race start/finish area. See http://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking for more information on location and cost.

DIRECTIONS

From I-75, take exit 265 and go 1.5 miles west on Rt. 120 Loop/North Marietta Parkway. Turn left onto Church Street to historic Marietta Square.

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES

Stay after the race to celebrate your finish with fellow runners and enjoy the awards ceremony at 9 a.m. Post-race goodies and music by DJ will be provided. Take time afterward to enjoy the Marietta Square Farmer’s Market (9 a.m.-noon) in the Mill Street parking lot at 41 Mill St.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This race wouldn’t be possible without the support of our awesome sponsors! Sponsorships for in-kind donations and post-race vendors are available, too.

RACE IN PLACE/DONATIONS:

Don’t want to sweat and run/walk, but still want to support the cause? Your financial donation is always welcome! Please make your check payable to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and write Kettle Krush on the bottom “for” line of your check and mail to Kettle Krush, c/o PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366.

AWARDS

Awards for first overall M/F and Masters M/F runners and top 3 runners in 16 age categories from 10 & under to 80 & over.

TEAM COMPETITION/PRIZES

Special prizes to the top team with most participants (minimum of 10 participants to be eligible) in 5 categories – individual, school, business, church and running club.

VOLUNTEER

We can use your help! The time requirement is minimal on race day and all volunteers will receive a 2022 Kettle Krush 5K short-sleeve T-shirt. Volunteers can also enjoy the post-race food and festivities. Individuals or groups of volunteers are welcome!

QUESTIONS?

Please see www.facebook.com/KKAtlanta5K or contact Dawn Menear at dgmenear@gmail.com or Gary Jenkins at pacesetr@bellsouth.net.