Peachtree Road Race qualifier invites Atlantans to race through historic Westside
WHAT: On Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m., Atlanta-based nonprofit City of Refuge will host its sixth annual Refuge Run, a 5K race through the streets where the organization has called home for nearly 16 years. The Refuge Run helps bring a focus on the needs of the 30314 zip code and aims to open the eyes of participants as they traverse a path where most people who benefit from City of Refuge live.
This Peachtree Road Race qualifier will take runners along a course through historic Vine City, starting and ending at the City of Refuge campus on Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW. The event offers a glimpse into the transitioning neighborhood and will be filled with swag from local partners, light bites and plenty of feel-good stories of life transformation.
Additionally, City of Refuge Founder Bruce Deel will celebrate the release of Trust First, a story about the power of giving people second chances, this summer. During the Refuge Run, guests will have the opportunity to pre-order the book set to deliver July 23.
Online registration for the 2019 Refuge Run will be open until March 18 for $35 per person. On-site registration will increase to $45 per person. If runners are interested in participating but are unable to attend the event, a virtual run option is also available until March 31. To register for the Refuge Run, visit:https://give.cityofrefugeatl.org/event/refuge-run-2019/e217449
Presenting sponsors for this year’s Refuge Run include Elavon, National Tire & Battery, Genuine Parts Company and Lexis Printing. To learn more about happenings or how to get involved at City of Refuge, visit cityofrefugeatl.org or follow the organization on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WHERE:
City of Refuge
1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
WHEN: Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m.Registration opens at 7 a.m.
COST: Registration for the Refuge Run is $35 per participant. Online registration closes on March 18th and on-site registration will increase to $45 per participant.
About City of Refuge:
City of Refuge was founded in 1997 with the mission to transform the lives of individuals and communities in Atlanta and beyond. Today the organization resides in a warehouse that was graciously donated in the 30314 neighborhood, one of the poorest and most crime-ridden areas in the nation. Since inhabiting the “Where Good Works” center, City of Refuge has helped over 20,000 people across the country and internationally. The organization has created several programs designed to provide an impact in areas such as: housing, youth development, health & wellness, and vocation. City of Refuge is a leader in the business of social transformation and continuously works to empower and equip individuals with the tools to succeed.
