Labor Day Run for Autism

Join us for the 3rd Annual Labor Day Run for Autism 10K/5K and Fun Run to Benefit Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) hosted by Totally Running on September 1, 2014, starting at 7:30am with the Fun Run (10 and under) starting at 9:00am.

Course-
The Labor Day Run for Autism is an out and back 10K/5K Road Race on Peachtree Parkway/GA-141. The Run for Autism will start and end at Totally Running, located at 405 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. The route is flat and fast paced, chip timed and a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Run for Autism race pictures will be free for download after the race at www.truespeedphoto.com. The race is walker and stroller friendly.

Packet pick up-
Early pick up is encouraged on Sunday, August 31 from 11-7. You can pick up race packets for your friends and family. Race day pick up is available starting at 6:30am.

Parking-
Race parking is easy and plentiful across the street from the start and finish line at The Collection of Forsyth (formally the Avenues of Forsyth).

Awards and Extras-
Custom awards will be presented to the top three overall runners, top three overall male/female masters, and 1st place in all five year age groups (10 and under through 65+). All participants who register by August 20 are guaranteed a commemorative race t-shirt. The event will conclude with a finish line festival in the parking lot of Totally Running, located in the Shoppes at Brannon Crossing. Did we mention that race pictures are FREE!

Registration Fees-
Registration fees are as follows:
5K - $25- $30 after 8/1-$35 after 8/15
10K - $35- $40 after 8/1-$45 after 8/15
Fun Run (10 and under) - $10. Includes medal and bib only!!
T-shirt can be purchased for $10.

How to register-
There are many ways to register for this event.
Online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/LaborDayRunforAutism10k5kFunRun Or active.com.
In person-
Avoid the online fees and register in person at Totally Running (405 Peachtree Pkwy) and receive 10% of your shoe purchase (not to be combined with other offers).

For more information and to stay updated
visit www.totallyrunning.com and like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/laborday10K

About the benefactor-
All funds raised will benefit the Georgia Chapter of Talk About Curing Autism and will help provide Forsyth County autism families with free parent education seminars, family events, and scholarships.

What is Autism
Autism is a devastating neurological and biological disorder that typically is diagnosed in children between the ages of 18 months to five years. Autism currently affects 1 in every 91 children and 1 in 58 boys. It is estimated almost 2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with autism. Autism affects each individual differently and at different levels of severity.

About Talk About Curing Autism
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides support, education and information, and resources to close to 25,000 families across the United States who are touched by autism. One in every 91 children in the United States has autism. TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help people with autism be the best they can be. Ninety-five percent of TACA's programs and services are provided at no charge and include education and support meetings, parent mentoring, and the Autism Journey Guide. Additional information is available at www.tacanow.org