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Place
Rock Creek Park
Dawsonville, GA US 30534
Description
Lace up your running shoes for a 5k race hosted by Benchmark Physical Therapy in honor and memory of Ryan Cook, PTA.
Benchmark Physical Therapy strives to deliver exceptional care to all patients – a goal that Ryan exceeded daily. Ryan’s patients and co-workers remember him by his smile and willingness to help all of those that came into the clinic.
A scholarship fund has been established in Ryan’s memory to support an aspiring Physical Therapist Assistant through their schooling and training. All donations and sponsorship purchases will go directly to Lanier Tech in honor of Ryan.
The 5K course will be pretty flat & fast in beautiful Rock Creek Park. This is a super spectator friendly course in and around the park so bring the whole family!
We'll have a great shirt for participants and great award medals for the top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F, Overall Grand Master M/F, Overall Senior Master M/F, and the Top 3 in the 5 year age groups (10 & under - 75+). Join us live or virtual; virtual packages will be shipped 4/17/23. If you can't make it race day, please sign up for the virtual to support the cause and we'll ship you your shirt!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
Preview Pricing (ends 2/11)
- 5K: $25
- Virtual 5K: $30
Early Bird Pricing (ends 2/25)
- 5K: $27
- Virtual 5K: $30
Regular Pricing (ends 4/8)
- 5K: $30
- Virtual 5K: $30 (Virtual registration closes 4/1/23)
Late Registration (4/9 - 4/15)
- 5K: $35
Awesome race shirt guaranteed in your size with registration until 3/30/23. Afterwards, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Event Host & Beneficiary
Benchmark Physical Therapy is holding this 5K run/walk in honor and memory of Ryan Cook, PTA. Benchmark Physical Therapy strives to deliver exceptional care to all patients – a goal that Ryan exceeded daily. Ryan’s patients and co-workers remember him by his smile and willingness to help all of those that came into the clinic.
A scholarship fund has been established in Ryan’s memory to support an aspiring Physical Therapist Assistant through their schooling and training. All donations and sponsorship purchases will go directly to Lanier Tech in honor of Ryan.
COURSE & TIMING
5K is a Certified Course in and around beautiful Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville!
We'll be chip timing the start & Finish, so you're guaranteed to get a great net race time. Click here for the course map
AWARDS & GOODIES
We'll have awards for the following categories for the 5K:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Overall Masters M/F
- Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F
- Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F
- Top 3 in all the regular age groups 10 & Under through 80+.
Awesome shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 3/30/23. Afterwards, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Virtual participants will receive a shirt and will have packages start shipping out on 4/17/23.
VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause, and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up, and register for the Ryan's Firepower 5K Virtual!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #RyansFirepower5k #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 4/15/23 11:59 PM.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
FIVE STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS & TURKEY TROT
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2023 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website.
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2024. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
EVENT COURTESY & REFUND POLICY
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified and asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
EVENT SCHEDULE
March 30 - Deadline to guarantee shirt & size
April 15 - Race Day
7:30 am - Race Day registration & check in opens
8:30 am - Race Start
