The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Presenting Sponsor Delta Air Lines invite participants of all fitness levels to run, walk or stroll in the seventh annual Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K on Saturday, December 2, 2017. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. on Krog Street in front of Stoveworks and showcases the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, with participants passing through the historic neighborhoods of Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Poncey-Highland, Virginia-Highland and Midtown. The finish line for this year’s race will be on the newly opened Eastside Trail extension behind Stoveworks.
Runners leave the start line and head down Krog Street in the 2016 Eastside 10K.
Medals will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. The top three overall male and female Masters finishers (40+), Grand Masters finishers (50+), Senior Masters (60+) finishers and top three finishers in each age category will also receive medals. Participants are encouraged to create or join a team, as awards will be presented to the largest, fastest, and top fundraising teams and to the top individual fundraiser. The Eastside 10K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
Additional race day activities include a Tailgate Challenge in which local college alumni clubs compete for prizes for the most spirited groups. If your alumni club would like to participate, contact John Becker at john@atlblp.org.
Middle Georgia College took home first prize in last year’s Tailgate Challenge.
The Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K is part of the 2017 Run.Walk.Go! Race Series, which provides opportunities for people of all fitness levels to explore different Atlanta BeltLine trail segments while staying active. Race proceeds benefit the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the nonprofit that raises funds and builds broad-based support for the Atlanta BeltLine project. Joining Presenting Sponsor Delta Air Lines in supporting this year’s race are Ponce City Market, Whole Foods, Astra, Big Peach Running Co., CLIF Bar & Company, Jason’s Deli, Skyline Park, VeinInnovations, Atlanta United FC, Icebox, AJC/Living Northside and Living Intown, Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Young singers from Atlanta Music Project performed the National Anthem at last year’s Eastside 10K.
“The Eastside 10K has become one of our premier events for engaging the public, showcasing the Atlanta BeltLine and its surrounding neighborhoods, and maintaining a focus on fitness and health,” said Rob Brawner, Executive Director of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. “We want to thank Delta Air Lines and all of this year’s sponsors for their generous support of the Run.Walk.Go! Race Series and the Eastside 10K.”
- What: Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K – Enjoy a scenic run/walk down the Eastside Trail and through the Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Poncey Highland, Virginia-Highland and Midtown neighborhoods. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs are welcome. This is a rain or shine event.
- When: Saturday, December 2nd; Race registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Stoveworks, 112 Krog. St., Atlanta, GA 30307
- Cost: $45 (early bird registration of $40 available through Nov. 1)
Learn more and register online at BeltLine.org/Eastside10K. Race registration is also available at any Big Peach Running Co. location in metro Atlanta. For race sponsorship inquiries, contact Salisha Evans at salisha@atlblp.org.
