Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile

🏃‍♂️ Fast Pace Race Overview

JOIN US for the 15th annual FAST Pace Race 5K/10K/1K on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

🎗️ About Our Cause

• Awareness: Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today.
• Statistics: One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
• Event Date: On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.) presents the 16th annual FAST PACE RACE.
• Purpose: This event promotes awareness and provides education regarding the importance of screening and early detection.

🏥 About Our Title Sponsor

Advanced Urology: "Advanced Urology is Georgia's leading provider of high quality, urological care. We are ranked #1 on the Health Grades and are the only provider in the area to offer same day appointments. With 10 clinics and 7 ambulatory surgery centers conveniently located throughout the Atlanta area, Advanced Urology is committed to giving our patients the best experience possible by focusing on innovative treatments, exceptional service, and superior outcomes. Our highly skilled medical professionals work within our own state-of-the-art facilities and local hospitals where we are dedicated to making our patients feel comfortable and valued. Our patients are our highest priority, and we pride ourselves in offering exceptional care and service."

🗓️ Event Details and Schedule

• Course Description: We're Famous for our half-mile downhill start and finish on both 5k and the 10K courses! These courses were designed by runners, for runners. Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line.
• Fast Courses: The 5K faster than fast course will produce many memorable PRs and the 10K/5K with their exciting downhill finishes will boast many Peachtree Road Race qualifying times for 2025.
• Race Website: fastpacerace.org
• Location: The race will take place at 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Friday, October 25 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the ARENA BARN alongside the ARENA.
• Race Day: Packet pickup opens at 6:30am inside the Cumming Fairgrounds in the ARENA BARN.

👕 T-Shirts

• Availability: Advanced technical fiber t-shirts are available in Men’s or women’s fitted cut for early registrations.
• Registration Deadline: All participants registered by October 17th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
• Sizing Notice: Women who prefer a looser fit should request a Men’s shirt as the women’s fitted shirt tends to run small.

🅿️ Free Parking

• Location: Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1.
• Capacity: The fairgrounds will have parking for approximately 2000 cars and ample restrooms attached to the arena.

⏰ Arrive on Time & Be Prepared to Set a PR

• Shuttle Service: Buses for the 1-mile trip to the start line begin boarding at 7:00 am from the Fairgrounds and will end at 7:45 am.
• Race Start: 5k and 10k begin promptly at 8:00 am.
• Walking Routes: Maps will show multiple walking routes to the start line if preferred.

🎒 Bag Check

• Service Offered: A bag check will be provided at the start line for warm up clothing, jackets, and such.
• Transportation: Items will be transported back to the exhibit hall at the fairgrounds.

🚌 Start Line Transportation

• Distance: The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds.
• Busing Hours: Buses to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:50 am.
• Alternative: Participants may also choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.

🏁 Covered Arena Post Race

• Finish Line: 10k and 5k races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds on Castleberry Road.
• Post-Race Amenities: Post-race snacks, beverages and ample restrooms will be available just over the Castleberry foot bridge.
• Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Group awards will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k.
• Finishers Medals: All finishers will receive finishing medals. The 1-mile fun run stays 100% within the fairgrounds.

🗺️ Directions

Directions from EXIT 14 GA400 to Fairgrounds:
Starting from Buford Hwy/GA-20 W at GA-400 Exit 14
1. Head northwest on Buford Hwy/GA-20 W toward Atlanta Rd/GA-20 W/GA-9 N - go 0.2 mi
2. Turn left at Atlanta Rd/GA-9 S - go 0.2 mi
3. Turn right at Hutchinson Rd (At light beside KFC) - go 0.6 mi
4. Turn right to stay on Hutchinson Rd - go 0.4 mi
5. Turn right at Castleberry Rd - go 0.9 mi.
Destination (Cumming Fairgrounds) will be on the left Parking at Gate B in the Fairgrounds. Total: 2.2 mi from 400.