race information

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to construction at Tucker High School, the registration and packet pickup morning of the race has been moved to First Baptist Church of Tucker, 5073 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084. The church building gymnasium is located in front of and adjacent to Tucker High School. It is located 200 yards down Main Street. The buses will be dropping everyone at the church gymnasium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are pleased to provide answers to our most frequently asked questions about the Charles Harris Run for Leukemia.  For specific answers to your questions, we invite you to contact us.

Q: When and where will the 2010 race event occur?
A: Date: Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
    Time: One-Mile Fun Run begins at 7:45 am at Shamrock Middle School             
               10 K Race begins at 7:45 am at Tucker High School

Q: How much does it cost to enter?
A: The pre-registration is $25 for adults and $15 for youth (12 years and under).

Race day registration is $32.

Q: How can I register?
A: Runners can register online, in-store @ Big Peach Running Company locations, by mail or on race day.

ONLINE REGISTRATION - Online registration must be completed by Wednesday, February 24th by noon. The website address is www.active.com.

IN-STORE REGISTRATION - Available at the following Big Peach Running Co. locations from February 1st thru Thursday, February 25th:

BROOKHAVEN
Cherokee Plaza
3881 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
404.816.8488 (In Cherokee Plaza, ½ mile south of the Brookhaven MARTA station)

MARIETTA
1062 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
770.579.0444 (In east Cobb, ½ mile north of Lower Roswell Road, in the shopping center with Goldberg’s Bagels.)

DECATUR 114 E. Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 377-7370 (On the back side of the Dekalb County Courthouse, across the street from Chick-fil-A)

KENNESAW 1625 Ridenour Boulevard Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 903-0022 (Just west of the intersection of Barrett Parkway and Hwy 41 on the south side of Barrett Parkway)

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION - Mail-in applications must be postmarked by Saturday, February 20th, 2010. Please make checks payable to the Charles Harris Run for Leukemia and sent to the following address:

Charles Harris Run for Leukemia
PO Box 468206
Atlanta, GA 31146-9998

RACE DAY REGISTRATION - On-site registration will be at Tucker High School cafeteria from 6:00am to 7:30am. One mile participants can register at the finish line on the morning of the race.

Q: How will I receive my race number?
A: Runners who register in person at one of the four Big Peach Running Co. locations will receive their race number when they register. Participants who register online or via mail can pick-up their race number in advance at the following Big Peach Running Co. locations: February 26th 11:00am thru 8:00pm Decatur, February 25th 11:00am thru 8:00pm Brookhaven Or pick-up their race number on the day of the race at Tucker High School cafeteria beginning at 6:00 am. NO race numbers are mailed.

Q: Where is Race Parking and Shuttles?
A: Runners are encouraged to park at North Dekalb Mall before the race and take the FREE shuttle to the starting line area. Arrive early to avoid the last minute rush. There is ample parking available at North Dekalb Mall. Buses will run every 10 minutes from 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. from the North Dekalb Mall parking lot on the corner of Lawrenceville Hwy. and North Druid Hills Rd. to Tucker High School cafeteria.

There will be NO shuttle buses that return to the Tucker High School area after the race.

Q: What are the directions to Race Parking/Shuttles?
A: North Dekalb Mall is located at the corner of Lawrenceville Hwy and North Druid Hills Road. Take I-285 to Lawrenceville Hwy (Hwy 29) exit. Proceed inside I-285 on Lawrenceville Hwy approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection with North Druid Hills Road. The mall is just past this intersection on the right.

Q: Are entry fees tax-deductible?
A: The full entry fee is tax-deductible.

Q: Can I increase my donation?
A: You may increase your donation by adding any dollar amount you desire to your registration check. Registration forms provide a space to indicate the amount of your extra contribution.

Q: Can I collect pledges on behalf of the Charles Harris Run?
A: Organizers accept and appreciate pledges on behalf of the Charles Harris Run. Please make checks payable to the Charles Harris Run for Leukemia. We are pleased to award pledge prizes in the form of gift certificates.

Q: What is the race course? Is it certified?
A:  Click the link at the top of the page for a map of the race route. The 10K race begins at Tucker High School, proceeds West on Highway 29, and concludes at Shamrock High School. It is certified by the USATF. The relatively fast course is popular among runners who wish to qualify to be seeded for the Peachtree Road Race. The One-Mile Fun Run begins and ends at the race finish line near Shamrock Middle School.

Participants completing the route in more than 75 minutes may be asked to complete some of the course on the sidewalk.

Q: What are the course records?
A: The 10K course record are as follows: Men’s Michael Green 2007 29:31 Women’s Donna Garcia 1999 32:40

Q: Is there a way to transport my clothing from the STARTING LINE to the FINISH LINE before the race starts?
A: There will be a “GEAR CHECK” for all participants to send clothing from the starting line to the finish line before the race. The “GEAR CHECK” at the starting line will be located in front of the Tucker High School gymnasium until 7:35am. Runners will pick-up their belongings at the finish line in the Shamrock Middle School gymnasium. Your race number will be required to pick-up your belongings.

Q: Do runners receive a t-shirt?
A: The first 1,250 pre-registered participants who finish will be guaranteed to receive a Brooks Technical T-shirt with the colorful, custom-designed Charles Harris race logo.  T-shirts in size XXL are available to pre-registered runners only for a fee of $2. Late registered participants may receive a 100% cotton T-shirt.

Q: Can teams compete?
A: Corporate and open teams may compete. Corporate teams do not have to pre-register. However, open teams must pre-register by sending a list of participating runners to P.O. Box 468206, Atlanta, GA 31146-9998 or e-mailing the list to runatlanta@bellsouth.net by February 24th.

Q: When will I receive my race results?
A: All runners who qualify for Peachtree Road Race seeding will receive a postcard immediately following the race. Make certain your address on your application is legible. Results will also be posted on www, CharlesHarrisRun.com and www.active.com on March 1st.

Q: Are prizes awarded?
A: Prizes will be awarded beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Shamrock Middle School Gymnasium for the following categories:

• Top three overall open and master’s competitors, male and female.

• Male:14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & over. 
• Women: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

• The top two men’s and women’s open and corporate Team Competitors will receive first and second place awards. First and second place women’s and men’s masters teams will also be awarded. The top three members of each team will be time-scored.  Team captains must turn in team names and times to scoring table at the end of the race.

• Pledge prizes in the form of gift certificates may be redeemed at the store of your choice. Gift Certificates will be awarded according to the following prize structure:

• All finishers will receive trophies or ribbons for the One-Mile Fun Run.

Q: Who sponsors the race?
A: In addition to proceeds from race entry fees and the extra contributions made by race participants, the Charles Harris Run for Leukemia greatly relies upon private and corporate support. Georgia Tech, Shamrock Middle School and Tucker High School further support our efforts in meaningful ways. Also, Channel 11 (WXIA) covers race results and, along with other local television stations, tapes the event. Local television stations further donate public service announcements.

Q: Do celebrated runners participate?
A: The Charles Harris Run for Leukemia is proud to name many champion runners as participants. Gayle Barron, 5-time Peachtree Road Race Winner and Boston Marathon Champion; Craig Virgin, 4-time Peachtree Road Race Winner; Irish Olympia Marty Flynn; former American Marathon Record-Holder Benji Durden; top ranked world master’s runner, John Tuttle; former Olympian, Jeff Galloway; national record-holder for the vision impaired and recipient of four metals in the 1996 Olympics, Tim Willis (holds numerous national records); and more than 2,000 of Atlanta’s top runners.

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Course Map and Elevation Information

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History of the Race

This annual 10K road race—the most popular pre-qualifier for Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race—originated 1981 in memory of Dr. Charles E. Harris. 

An all-star football player, Dr. Harris was awarded “unsung All American” honors at the University of Georgia before playing at the professional level. He returned to Georgia to teach history and coach football, and later became Principal of Shamrock High School. Respected by the community and devoted to his family, Dr. Harris lost his life to leukemia at the age of 49. 

While Dr. Harris could not defeat leukemia, he would be honored to know that the Charles Harris Run serves to help others win their battle against the disease.

Through the efforts of his oldest son, Chuck Harris, and dedicated running comrades, the Charles Harris Run now ranks as the 4th largest in participation among 500 annual 10K races throughout the State of Georgia.  Now 30 years old, the Charles Harris Run is also the third oldest road race in the State. 

Not only has this fast course created an incentive for seeded runners of the Peachtree, but its fundraising value also inspires all ages to enter. Since the race’s inception, the Charles Harris Run has raised over $1,000,000 for leukemia research at Emory University. 

We invite you to take part in this much-celebrated, meaningful event as a runner, sponsor or volunteer.

Simply register online or contact us for information.

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