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Race this weekend: Run the River

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, March 2nd, 2015, 11:01am
Race this weekend: Run the River

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Little River Elementary School will hold a 5K fundraiser this weekend.

The first annual Run the River 5K and Fun Run will be Saturday, Mar. 7 at the school. Packet pickup for pre-registered runners will be Friday, Mar. 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Race day registration opens at 7 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Finishers will be treated to race T-shirts and refreshments, while awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each age group.

Registration is $25 for the 5K and $18 for the fun run. Money raised by the event will support Little River's PTA.

Visit lrepta.org for more information and to sign up.

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Race this weekend: Run with the Chiefs

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014, 10:40am
Race this weekend: Run with the Chiefs

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- This year's Run with the Chief's 5K will be held at the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta mall.

The annual race raises money for Sequoyah High School's cross-country teams. All proceeds go to the Sequoyah Chiefs XC Booster Club to help pay for uniforms, race entry fees and travel expenses.

Run with the Chiefs will be Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $30 and can be completed online. This is the first year Run with the Chiefs will be an official AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier with digital chip timing.

Prizes will be given to the top three male and female finishers, while the top two finishers in each age group will receive custom awards. All runners will be entered into a drawing to win special giveaways from Southwest Airlines and Chick-fil-A, among other race sponsors.

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Mellow Mushroom hosting Sports Authority shopping spree contest

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, May 15th, 2014, 11:39am
Mellow Mushroom hosting Sports Authority shopping spree contest

(WXIA) -- In honor of its role as sponsor of the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, Mellow Mushroom is hosting a contest for the runners, athletes and weekend warriors in metro Atlanta.

The Atlanta-based pizza chain has debuted its Mellow Sports Sweep contest. Based on the old game show "Supermarket Sweep," the contest will give two lucky winners the opportunity to go on a 90-second shopping spree at Sports Authority.

To enter, create a 15-second Instagram video using #MellowSportsSweep explaining why you should win the contest.

The grand prize includes two race entries into the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, one night at the W Atlanta - Buckhead, dinner for two at Mellow Mushroom and, of course, the Sports Authority sweep.

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Atlanta Track Club launches scholarship program

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, 12:15pm
Atlanta Track Club launches scholarship program

(WXIA) -- Youth running groups, rejoice -- the Atlanta Track Club has created a scholarship program just for you.

The Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge will award scholarships to the three organizations that have the most children registered for the 2014 Peachtree Jr. or Lil' Peach Dash.

The first place team will be given a $1,500 scholarship, a $1,250 cash donation from the Atlanta Track Club and $250 in Sports Authority store credit. Two runners-up will each get $750 scholarships, $500 donations and $250 in Sports Authority credit.

"Through the Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge, we are able to give back to organizations that share our goal of inspiring children to be healthier and more active," Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah said in a release. "Atlanta Track Club is proud to partner with Sports Authority to offer these scholarships to provide extra motivation to keep kids moving."

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AJC Peachtree Road Race registration is open!

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, March 15th, 2014, 8:01am
AJC Peachtree Road Race registration is open!

ATLANTA -- It's that time of year again -- time to register for the world's largest 10K.

AJC Peachtree Road Race lottery registration is now open. It will close Saturday, Mar. 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Those who are chosen for the race will be informed by Tuesday, Mar. 25.

Visit ajc.com/peachtree to sign up.

The five finalists in the Peachtree T-shirt design contest have also been revealed. Vote for your favorite!

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56 Cherokee students earn National Signing Day scholarships

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, February 6th, 2014, 8:21am
56 Cherokee students earn National Signing Day scholarships

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- Nearly 60 seniors at Cherokee County's six public high schools accepted sports scholarships on National Signing Day.

The scholar-athletes were recognized Wednesday during a special brunch at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton.

Highlights from the event included twin brothers Austin and Avery Smith signing baseball scholarships for the same college, and the awarding of the county's very first bowling scholarship.

COMPLETE COVERAGE | National Signing Day

Cherokee County's 2014 signees include:

Cherokee HS
* Victoria Cassidy, soccer, Reinhardt University
* Savanna Dover, softball, Southern Illinois University

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AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest open

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, January 27th, 2014, 1:30pm
AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest open

ATLANTA -- Calling all artists: the AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest is now accepting entries.

Designers have until Friday, Feb. 28 to submit their works of art. All entries will be whittled down to five finalists, which will be unveiled on ajc.com/peachtree on Saturday, Mar. 15.

No one will see the winning design until race day, when it will adorn tens of thousands of finishers' T-shirts.

"The AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest is a great way to showcase the work of our local artists, and we are always impressed with the entries we receive," Atlanta Track Club interim executive director Sue Payne said in a statement.

Whoever wins the contest receives $1,000, while each of the four finalists gets $100.

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