PTC Classic 15K/5K

The 2009 race is now over. Look for information soon on the 2010 Peachtree City Classic

About the Race

 
The Peachtree City Classic consists of three different races: Women's 5K, Men's 5K and the 15K Open which is also the RRCA Southern Region Championship and the USATF Georgia Association Championship. All races are on certified courses. Races are run mostly on paved golf cart paths that will take you through the green belt areas, by lakes, through small tunnels, across bridges and on the scenic routes through the planned community of Peachtree City. The course was voted the Best Course by Georgia Athlete Magazine.

From Atlanta - take I-85 south to exit 61, Peachtree City. Turn left onto Hwy 74 and go 11 miles to the intersection of Hwy 74 & Hwy 54. Turn left onto Hwy 54, and third traffic light turn right onto Peachtree Parkway. Follow traffic control.

 Schedule of Events

 
Friday, October 16, 2009

• 4:30-8:30 Packet/Vest Pick-up at The Bridge Community Center

Saturday, October 17, 2009

• 7:00 - Race day Packet Pickup Begins
• 8:00 - Packet Pickup Ends
• 8:30 - 15K Open Start
• 8:40 - Men's 5K Start
• 8:50 - Women's 5K Start

   

• 10:30 - Awards Ceremony (time approximate)

Age Groups and Awards

 
Overall awards to top 3 M/F in Open and Masters for all races.

Awards to the top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 10 & under (5K), 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.
RRCA Regional Championship awards to top 3 M/F Open and Masters Finishers the15K. Fayette Fitness Challenge Corporate Team Awards. 

NEW THIS YEAR, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A HIGH-QUALITY TECHNICAL VEST! 

Course Maps

Click here for a map of the Men's 5K Course.

Click here for a map of the Women's 5K Course.

Click here for a map of the Open 15K Course.

Click here for a map to the race start/finish area.

Race Registration

$5.00 OFF for EARLY REGISTRATION

Entry Fee in 5K's will be $20 before 8/15, $25 from 8/16-9/30, $30 10/1 and after.                            

Entry Fee in 15K will be $23 before 8/15, $28 from 8/16-9/30, $33 10/1 and after.

You can register in one of two ways beginning July 1, 2009:

1. Mail - Click here to download the race application, print it, complete it and send that with your money to:

PTC Classic
PO Box 2377
Peachtree City, GA 30269

2. Online - Click here www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm to register online with Active.com.

Packet/Vest Pick-up

All local runners must pick up their race packets and technical vests on Friday night between 4:30 and 8:30 at The Bridge Community Center, adjacent to the First Baptist Church.  The Bridge Community Center is located at 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. For directions, call The Bridge at 770-487-9289. Packets not picked up on Friday night will be available Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Frederick Brown Amphitheater prior to 7:45.

For directions to The Bridge, Click here  thebridge-cc.org/index.php

Volunteer Information

It takes a whole team of volunteers to help stage a race of this magnitude. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Christine  at christine@peachtreefineproperties.com

More Information

If this web page did not answer your questions, please feel free to contact the Race Director Marino Fuentes at 770-631-2493 or email at ptcclassic@aol.com
 

 Race Day Expo

 
A Race Day Expo will  be held Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 am in the parking lot of the Frederick Brown Amphitheater. The expo will include health and fitness products, sponsors, and selected vendors. If you are interested in participating, email  ptcrcexpo@yahoo.com.