Events
"See You At The Finish Line" Turkey Trot
Place
Ball Ground, GA US 30107
Description
Start your holiday season by giving back! Join us for the "See You At The Finish Line" Turkey Trot," a fun & festive 5K run/walk, benefiting ALS awareness. Whether you're racing for a loved one or dressing up in your best turkey gear, this race is for you! All ages and fitness levels are welcome - come solo, bring the family, push a stroller, or trot in costume! It's a celebration of community and purpose.
Proceeds will be donated to The ALS Association. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It affects the body's ability to walk, talk, move, and eventually breathe. ALS is a fatal disease and there is currently no cure. Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with the disease, and someone passes away from it. Your participation and efforts will go directly towards the fight to END ALS.
START/FINISH LINE is in front of the Ball Ground Library (435 Old Canton Rd.). RACE BEGINS AT NOON.
Join us for AWARDS & fun at City Park (177 Old Dawsonville Rd.), following the race.
Ball Ground, GA is a quaint, welcoming town, nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Please make sure to visit our local shops & restaurants located walking distance from the race's end. As a reminder, the Ball Ground Entertainment District is an open container district from noon-10pm on Saturdays.
Race Background
Hi there!
My name is Shelby Ebert. I hosted my first "See You At The Finish Line" 5K in 2022, in my home state of Alabama. The race began as a way to bring awareness of ALS to my community, and also to raise money to help with medical expenses for my mom, who has since passed away from ALS. My husband and I now live in Ball Ground, GA, where I plan to continue the race in honor of my mom, Becky DiGangi.
Becky served as a Labor & Delivery nurse at RMC Anniston for 29 years. She was an avid runner, competing in several races around the Southeast. Running brought her special friendships that would ultimately make the hobby as important to her as it was. Her love for running inspired me to become a runner myself.
Her diagnoses came as a shock to our family and our community. My goal for this race is to bring awareness to the disease, as many are not aware of what it entails, while also bringing the opportunity to come together, laugh, and build new friendships, as my mom loved to do.
Sponsors
We are seeking sponsors and would love your help spreading the word! If your business, or anyone you may know would be interested, please email me at ebert.shelbyk@gmail.com
Sponsorship tiers are as follows:
PLATINUM - $2,500
- X-Large prominent lettering on top of back of t-shirt
- Banner or merchandise prominently displayed at event (provided by sponsor)
- Prominent recognition on all event advertisements (including flyers, brochures, web page, etc.)
- Prominent recognition in runners' registration packets
- Option to set up a booth at event
GOLD - $1,000
- Large lettering on back of t-shirt
- Banner prominently displayed at event (provided by sponsor)
- Major recognition on event web page
- Major recognition in runners' registration packets
- Option to set up a booth at event
SILVER - $500
- Medium lettering on back of t-shirt
- Special recognition on event web page
- Special recognition in runners' registration packets
BRONZE - $250
- Recognition on back of t-shirt
- Recognition on event web page
- Recognition in runners' registration packets
Chip Timing & Results
The race will be timed by OnTime Results, using the latest chip technology. Live results will be available online, and overall/age group finishers will be announced at the awards ceremony following the race.
Packet Pick-Up
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP - time & location TBD
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP - time & location TBD
Race Contact Info
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