Rotary Elementary School Grand Prix

PeachtreeCity Rotary Club

Elementary Grand Prix Race Series

About the Series

About the Series:  It is difficult to pick up a newspaper today without reading another story about the long-term implications of the growing childhood obesity problems.  Peachtree City and Fayette County are not immune from this problem.  Recognizing this issue, two active local organizations decided to take a positive step toward at least helping to resolve the problem in our area.

The Rotary Elementary School Grand Prix series of races began in the spring of 2005 with 5 races scheduled in a preliminary shake down series.  The first full Grand Prix series season was the 2005-2006 school year.  The Peachtree City Rotary Club is the primary financial sponsor and hence the name.  The Peachtree City Running Club is the primary technical sponsor and will assist in the conduct of all races including the finish line, the timing/scoring, and the maintenance of the year long winners' data base.

Last year (2009-2010), about $100,000 was raised by the schools, and the series of races has became one more campaign in the fight against childhood obesity.

Tentative  2010-2011  Race Schedule

September 11, 2010               Cleveland Elementary 5K

September 18, 2010               Tyrone Elementary Founders Day 5K

October 2, 2010                     SaraHarpMinterMountain Lion 5K

TBA                                        Fayetteville Intermediate Cougar 5K

October 30, 2010                   Peeples Elementary 5K

November 6, 2010                  Springhill Elementary Turkey Trot 5K

November 13, 2010                Braelinn Elementary 5K

December 4, 2010                  PeachtreeCity Elementary Jingle Bell Trail 5K

January 8, 2011                      St. Paul Lutheran School 5K

February 12, 2011                  Kedron Elementary School 5K

March 5, 2011                        Oak Grove/Burch Elementary 5K’s (at Oak Grove)

March 26, 2011                      Crabapple Elementary 5K

April 16, 2011                        Huddleston Elementary 5K

April 23, 2011                        Inman Elementary 5K

May 14, 2011                         Brooks Elementary 5K/10K

Points will be accumulated at each race, for all age groups, both male and female.  At the end of the year, awards will be presented to the top three runners, both male and female, in all age groups (ages 8& < to 70+), having accumulated the most points.  Special bonus points will be awarded based on the number of races completed.  Each race will be conducted by the individual schools as fundraisers for that school only.  Waivers must be signed and fees paid for each race.  For more info check the website - www.rotarygrandprix.org.

Final 2009-2010 Grand Prix Standings

Last update: May 19, 2010 - Brooks 5K

Click here for the final 2009-2010 Grand Prix standings and overall winners.