The Big Gay 5K

🏳️‍🌈 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: 363 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA
• Website: The Big Gay 5K Registration

🎉 About the Race

• Fundraiser: This event supports Rome GA Pride.
• Community: Funds raised will help the local LGBTQIA+ community.
• Expression: Participants are encouraged to show their Pride and colors.
• Inclusivity: All are welcome to join and celebrate.

💵 Race Registration Fees

• Entry Fee: $30 5K Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $40 Day of Race
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register by WED., FEB. 20th for guaranteed size.
• Registration Deadline: Open until Sun., Feb. 23rd, but size not guaranteed after Feb. 20th.
• Support Option: Be a 'Ghost Runner' by signing up without running.

🗺️ Race Route and Parking

• Course: This USATF-Certified 5K Course is scenic and fast.
• Location: The course meanders through the beautiful Oostanaula River Trails of Rome.
• Parking: Ample parking is available near the start/finish area.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
• 8:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes
• 9:00 AM: 5K Start Time
• 10:15 AM: Awards Presentation

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Location: Pick up packets & t-shirts at GoGo Running.
• Date: Friday, Feb. 28th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Address: 1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male and Female
• Masters Winners: Top Masters Male and Female
• Age Categories: Top 3 in various age groups from 14-Under to 70 & Over.

☔ Event Notes

• Weather: This is a rain or shine event.
• Timing: Chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC.
• Results: Posted after the race at www.wire2wirerunning.com.