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Atlanta Santa Speedo Run This Weekend
Proceeds from the race benefit an adaptive sport program that has spent 2 decades enriching the lives of disabled Atlanta residents.
Atlanta, GA - If you’re in Atlanta this weekend and see scantily-clad men and women running after one another, try to resist your urge to de-pants and join the seventh annual Atlanta Santa Speedo Run.
That is, of course, unless you’ve already registered for the event!
The race kicks off from Manuel’s Tavern at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and will follow a 1.5 mile fun run course. Each runner must raise at least $250 for the race’s beneficiary in order to participate.
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If you’d like to register for the race and think you can raise $250 before Saturday, follow this link.
Runners who raise $250 will win a goodie bag for their efforts. Runners who raise at least $500 will get a $25 gift card during check-in, which begins at noon on race day. Runners who raise at least $1,000 will have their names entered into a Reindeer Raffle for prizes.
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Prizes will also be handed out to the best team costume, male costume and female costume.
Racers have raised $19,031 for this year’s beneficiary, BlazeSports, an Atlanta company that’s provided adaptive sports for disabled residents for almost 20 years. Programs are also available for injured veterans and active duty personnel.
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