14th Annual Run the River 5K/10K Event

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14^th Annual Run the River 5K/10K Event Scheduled April 11, 2015 – Over 1,000 Runners Expected to Compete

Popular Running Event Raises Needed Money and Volunteer Help for Homestretch.Org

(Roswell, GA) – Whether you are a top performing athlete, an avid dog walker, or a mom who enjoys jogging while pushing a baby stroller, everyone is welcome to participate in the 14^th Annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The annual race benefits Homestretch.org, which helps Georgia’s homeless families get back on their feet.

The fast-paced USATF certified course(s) begins at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 675 Riverside Road in Roswell and winds along the Chattahoochee River. Start-times are 8 a.m. for the 10K race, 8:15 a.m. for the 5K race, and 8:20 a.m. for the Fun Run. Trophies are awarded to top finishers overall and in 16 age categories, and race participants receive quality race T-shirts from Zorrel.

Teams from faith-based organizations participate annually in the race, as do repeat-runners from all over Georgia including residents of Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Dekalb and Forsyth Counties.

“The 14^th Annual Run the River 5K/10K continues to be one of the premier spring running events in metro Atlanta.  A combination of the Course and the Cause has resulted in sell-out crowds. It’s a destination event for many local runners and walkers who return year after year,” said Run the River Event Director Steve Buck.
 
The annual family-friendly and pet-friendly event had more than 1,000 participants and 100 volunteers. This year features an awards ceremony, a post-race runner’s buffet, the return of MEE MEE the Clown and music provided by progressive bluegrass band Twisted Timber. 

Run The River 5K/10K is the largest fundraiser for Homestretch.org services. Established in 1991, HomeStretch of Roswell, Georgia, gives homeless parents and children safe, comfortable surroundings in which to live while helping them address the root causes of homelessness to return to a life of self-reliance and stability. HomeStretch support services include financial assistance, childcare, literacy classes and vocational training, job readiness skills, transportation, substance abuse education, emotional support, as well as transitional and affordable housing.

​HomeStretch depends on volunteers and proceeds from events such as Run the River 5K/10K to support its mission of helping homeless working families.
“We are really proud of the race and its longevity,” said HomeStretch Executive Director Rose Burton. “It’s been a great way to connect the broader community with our mission, and it’s generated a lot of new volunteers who now have long-standing relationships with our program.”
To register for the race or to become a sponsor please visit http://www.runtheriver.org/.

About HomeStretch
Established in 1991, HomeStretch of Roswell, Georgia, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to giving homeless parents and children safe, comfortable surroundings in which to live while helping them address the root causes of homelessness to return to a life of self-reliance and independence. HomeStretch guides clients to reach goals of stable employment, stable housing, stable finances, and stable families by offering support services--including financial literacy classes, career enhancement, job readiness skills, transportation assistance, emotional support, as well as transitional and affordable housing. A comprehensive care plan is developed for each family and addresses goals, support plans, and financial counseling. For more information, or to donate time, money or resources please visit http://www.homestretch.org. Also visit HomeStretch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/homestretch.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Rose Burton, Executive Director
rburton@homestretch.org
HomeStretch.org
(770) 642-9185