Brookhaven Bolt 5k Race

Run, Walk and Stroll with the Brookhaven Bolt to Support Ashord Park Elementary

Atlanta - April 6, 2011 - The Brookhaven Bolt 5k Race hits the streets of Brookhaven on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 am to support Ashford Park Elementary. Starting and finishing at Village Place Brookhaven, the Brookhaven Bolt, presented by Clark Caskey, LLC Attorneys at Law, is a 5k run, walk, stroller push through Ashford Park, one of Brookhaven’s most beautiful neighborhoods.   Since 2008 the Brookhaven Bolt has raised $57,000 for Ashford Park Elementary.

"The Brookhaven community has embraced the Brookhaven Bolt.  What started in 2008 with a small group of neighborhood residents has grown into a very special community event," said Darren Miller with the Brookhaven Bolt.   "We expect more than 1000 runners, walkers and strollers on May 14.  This support helps us provide Ashford Park Elementary with much needed monetary assistance in an effort to provide our children with a wonderful educational experience."

The 4th annual race runs through the beautiful rolling hills of Ashford Park and offers a moderate challenge to the runners.  The start and finish lines are at Village Place Brookhaven on Dresden Drive.  With the addition of Village Place Brookhaven and Town Brookhaven, Brookhaven is a vibrant and growing community, which is quickly becoming one of the most desirable communities in Atlanta. 

The post-race festivities will be emceed by Tom Sullivan and include:             

• Powerade - Official beverage sponsor of the Brookhaven Bolt
• Kid friendly area with jump castles and games
• Race day specials and early openings at a number of Village Place Brookhaven restaurants
• A variety of sponsor raffles
• Bagels, bananas and muffins for all runners, walkers and strollers

"We are thankful for all the support from the Brookhaven Bolt and our community," said Toni Fallon, Principal of Ashford Park Elementary School.  "The proceeds from the race provide us with much needed resources to help our school continue to provide the best education to our students."

Register Today

Registration for the Brookhaven Bolt is $20 with all of the proceeds benefitting Ashford Park Elementary School.  All race participants will receive a race t-shirt and race bag with coupons from sponsors.  Race day registration is also available for $25

at the start area at Village Place Brookhaven.   Donations are also accepted at www.brookhavenbolt.com for those unable to make the race.

To sign up to run, walk or stroll, or to volunteer visit www.brookhavenbolt.com.

Parking for participants is at the Brookhaven Marta station, a short .3-mile warm-up stroll away from the starting area.

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About the Brookhaven Bolt Community Association

The Brookhaven Bolt Community Association, a non-profit 501(c)3 entity, plans and manages the 2011 Brookhaven Bolt. Proceeds are distributed directly to Ashford Park Elementary School.  The Brookhaven Bolt is thankful to all of its 2011 sponsors including presenting sponsor Clark Caskey, LLC Attorneys at Law, Village Place Brookhaven, The Goddard School. Post Glen and Brookhaven Apartment Homes, Yoforia, Operation Boot Camp, Todd K. Banister, Big Peach Running Company, Zoink, Galla's Pizza, Brookhaven Dental Associates, Northstar Security Inc, Haven Real Estate Investments Inc., State Farm Insurance, Brookhaven Bank, Kaleidoscope, Cobalt Contracting, Ashford Park Elementary, Mayfield Signature Homes, Verde Taqueria, Best Self Magazine, Balloonacy, Library Coffee, Sembler, Evoke Design and Look Design. For more information visit www.brookhavenbolt.com.