Fast Pace Race 5k/10k/1 Mile

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for the 17th annual FAST Pace Race 5K/10K/1K.

ABOUT OUR CAUSE

• Prostate Cancer Awareness: Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
• Event Date: On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.) will present the 17th annual FAST PACE RACE.
• Supporting Education: This event and its proceeds help promote awareness and provide education regarding the importance of screening and early detection.

ABOUT OUR TITLE SPONSOR

Advanced Urology is Georgia's leading provider of high quality urological care. They are ranked #1 on Health Grades and the only provider in the area to offer same-day appointments. Committed to innovative treatments and exceptional service, their highly skilled medical professionals work in state-of-the-art facilities.

EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Fast Course: We're famous for our half-mile downhill start and finish on both 5k and 10K courses.
• Chip-Timed: Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line.
• Personal Records: The 5K faster than fast course will produce memorable PRs.
• Peachtree Qualifying: The exciting downhill finishes will boast many Peachtree Road Race qualifying times for 2025!

FAST PACE Race website: http://fastpacerace.org

T-SHIRTS

Advanced technical fiber t-shirts are available in men's or women's fitted cut for early registrations. All participants registered by October 15th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Participants registered on October 16th or later will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

COST

• 5K Registration: $25 until 9/29 @ 11:59pm, then $28.00 until 10/13, $30 until race day.
• 10K Registration: $25 until 9/29 @ 11:59pm, then $28 until 10/13 @ 11:59pm, $30.00 through race day.
• Team Discount: Teams of 4 or more can join a team and get a $3.00 discount per team member at checkout.

PARKING

Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1. The Covered Arena in the fairgrounds will be the pre-race area. Restrooms attached to the arena are available for use race day and during the presentation.

PACKET PICKUP

• Early Pickup: Friday, October 24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Arena Barn.
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, October 25 at 6:30am to 7:45am.

START LINE TRANSPORTATION

The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds. Buses will transport runners/walkers to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:45 am, or participants may choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.

ARENA BARN POST RACE

10k and 5k races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds. Post-race food, beverages, and ample restrooms will be available just over the covered Castleberry footbridge. Awards will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k.

INFORMATION ON THE SET THE PACE RACE SERIES

The Prostate Awareness and Cancer Education (PACE) Race Series reaches men and women to educate them on prostate cancer, and highlights the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Since 2002, it has featured celebrity runners, including world-famous marathoners.

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRGROUNDS

Starting from Buford Hwy/GA-20 W at GA-400 Exit 14:

1. Head northwest on Buford Hwy/GA-20 W.
2. Turn left at Atlanta Rd/GA-9 S.
3. Turn right at Hutchinson Rd.
4. Turn right to stay on Hutchinson Rd, then right at Castleberry Rd to the Fairgrounds.

ARRIVE ON TIME

Because this is a point-to-point course, you should arrive EARLY to be shuttled to the start. Buses for the 1-mile trip begin boarding at 7:00 am and will end at 7:45 am. 5k and 10k begin promptly at 8:00 am.

BAG CHECK

Since this is a point-to-point race and it can be cool in October, we will provide a bag check at the start line for warm-up clothing and jackets to be transported back to the Arena Barn at the fairgrounds.

For more information and registration, visit Fast Pace Race Registration.