2018 BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF GEORGIA PEACHTREE JUNIOR

2018 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior is an event for kids of all ages. The event, held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, will feature a 3K timed run for kids ages 7-14, a 1/2K for ages 5-9 and 50m dash for ages 6 & under. The event is designed to offer kids the experience, excitement and prestige of the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

After completing the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior, participants are invited to enjoy a post-race festival on the Active Oval including decathalon events such as hurdles, long jump, high jump and shot put.

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

Results

Volunteer

Date & Time

May 5, 2018

Location

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

Distances

3K (ages 7-14)
1/2K (ages 5-9)
50m Dash (6 & under)

Event Swag

Short-sleeve Mizuno T-shirt
Medal
Post-race snacks

Cost

3K:
$15 through 4/28
$20 through 5/1
$25 race number pick-up & race morning
1/2K:
$12 through 4/28
$15 through 5/1
$20 race number pick-up & race morning
50m Dash:
$10 through 4/28
$12 through 5/1
$20 race number pick-up & race morning

7:00 a.m.

Number pick-up opens

8:00 a.m.

Deadline to register

8:30 a.m.

3K start

9:15 a.m.

1/2K start

9:30 a.m.

50m Dash start

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Cost: cash or credit card only (unless event sells out)

3K - $25
1/2K - $20
50m Dash - $20

Deadline to register and be timed: 8:00 a.m.

T-shirt sizing and availability cannot be guaranteed for those registering on race day.

TIMING & RESULTS

All 3K (only) registrants will be timed and unofficial results will be posted by race number the afternoon of the event. No personal race registration information will be included.

The timing device for this event is the Chronotrack single use B-tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your child's bib is...

Clearly visible on the front of the torso
Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
Pinned in all four corners
Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

If you do not wish to have your child timed, you may peel off the timing device or simply bend it several times.

Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition in the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.

COURSE

2018 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior Course Map

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, parents are not allowed on the 3K or 1/2K courses. In addition, no headphones, pets, or wheeled conveyances of any kind, including baby joggers/strollers, roller/inline skates, and bicycles, are permitted on the course.

EVENT ADDRESS

Piedmont Park Active Oval

Directions to the park and information on acccessing it via foot, car or public transportation can be found here.

PEACHTREE JUNIOR CHALLENGE

Atlanta Track Club wants to encourage fitness in children through the Peachtree Junior Challenge scholarship competition. Three group scholarships will be awarded to the schools or nonprofits with the most children registered for this year's Peachtree Junior events. Additionally, donations will be awarded to schools and nonprofits that have more than 50 children register for the event. Participants must pre-register online and include the name of the school or organization to be eligible for the competition.

Scholarship amounts:
1st Place - $2,000 Scholarship
2nd Place - $1,500 Scholarship
3rd Place - $1,000 Scholarship

Donation amounts (scholarship recipients not eligible for additional funds):
Groups of 50 or more: $250
Groups of 100 or more: $500

EARLY RACE NUMBER PICK-UP

Save time on race morning and come to early number pick-up at the Atlanta Track Club office Thursday and Friday before the event.

Atlanta Track Club Office
201 Armour Dr., Atlanta, GA 30324

Thursday, May 3: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 4: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MARTA

Piedmont Park is accessible via both the Midtown MARTA station and the Arts Center MARTA station on the Red & Yellow lines.

For directions to the park via MARTA, click here.

PARKING

Limited parking is available in the Sage parking deck (standard rates apply) and residential neighborhoods along 12th and 14th Sts. and Park Drive. Please be courteous when parking and traveling through the neighborhoods. Parking on 10th St. is not recommended.; carpooling is encouraged.

DECATHLON

In addition to a 3K, 1/2K and 50m dash, this year's Peachtree Junior will also feature a decathlon designed just for kids. Experienced athletes will be on hand to give tips and motivate children through ten different disciplines which include high jump, shot put, javelin and hurdles, to name a few. The decathlon will be open to participants ages fourteen and under.
Kid-Friendly Decathlon Events at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior:

3K or 1/2K
40yd Dash
High Jump
Shot Put
Long Jump
Discus
Turbo Javelin
Hurdles
Standing Broad Jump
Shuttle Relay

SAFETY

Please be sure to complete the emergency contact info on the back of your child's number, using YOUR cell phone number. Please do NOT use a home phone as a contact number.

YOUTH RUNNING SERIES

Atlanta Track Club's Kilometer Kids is a free, game oriented running program designed to get kids ages 14 and under active! The Kilometer Kids mission is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle to area youth through a running-based program, empowering children with the knowledge they need to make smart lifestyle choices.

As Kilometer Kids celebrates 10 years, Atlanta Track Club is introducing the Kilometer Kids Youth Running Series which provides children ages 14 and under with 20 events to keep kids moving all year long - 19 of which are free. Peachtree Junior is part of the 2018 series. See upcoming events and learn more here!

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! To learn more, please contact volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org.

QUESTIONS

If you have additional questions regarding the event, then please email questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

BECOME A MEMBER

Did you know as a member of Atlanta Track Club you receive a discount on all events (except AJC Peachtree Road Race). Join today to begin receiving discounts and the many other benefits of membership!

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2018 BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF GEORGIA PEACHTREE JUNIOR