New Virginia-Highland Road Race Set for March

Athletes, get your running shoes ready.

The inaugural running of the InTown Ten Road Race, a 10k race through the streets of Virginia-Highland, is set for Sunday, March 4.

The race is the only USATF certified 10k in Northeast Atlanta and will be one of the final qualifiers for the Peachtree Road Race in July.

All proceeds from the race will benefit in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood.

The run was organized by the Intown Neighbors, a community group headed by Virginia-Highland resident Rob Glancy that focuses on grass roots activism, progress, and beautification in Atlanta.

“The course was designed for both speed and ease,” Glancy said. “So whether you’re a competitive runner or a neighborhood resident that wants to gather friends and push a stroller to help the community, we have you in mind.”

The race will begin at 8 a.m. at John Howell Park. Registration is $35 on active.com through Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, race registration is $40.

Participation will include a commemorative organic t-shirt and entry into a raffle for prizes from local merchants.

Registration closes Feb. 23rd and is limited to 1000 participants. There is no race day registration. In store registration is available at Phidippides Ansley Mall.

For more information, visit the InTown Ten website.

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