Cabbagetown Romp and Stomp 5K

It's time for the 4th annual Romp and Stomp 5-K in Cabbagetown USA (conveniently located in Atlanta, Ga.). The 5-K kicks off the equally popular Chomp and Stomp Chili and Bluegrass Festival. This is the 4th year for the 5-K and we've grown each year. Flat, fast course great for first timers or PR's. Walkers, joggers, strollers welcomed. Awesome, long sleeved T-shirt to all participants. Free chili to all race participants at the festival later that day -- a $5 value and no waiting in line.

This race caps at 1,000 runners.

For those that already know they want to run, go straight to Active.com and sign up here. There is a flyer attached to this e-mail as well. Check it out to get an idea of the T-shirt, brought to us again by a top-notch graphic designer, Mark Kirby of Mark Kirby Creative. Feel free to print and mail in with the $25 check. You can also register at any of four Big Peach locations - Kennesaw, Atlanta, Marietta, Decatur - and receive your race number! www.bigpeachrunning.com.

Here are the key details.

Start of the race: 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: $25 (race day is $30)
Registration location: Milltown Arms, 180 Carroll Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30316. Park at Agave lot -- corner of Boulevard and Memorial Dr. on the south side of Cabbagetown. From I-20 take the Boulevard/Zoo Atlanta exit. North on Boulevard to Agave lot. From I-85 take Freedom Parkway Exit. Right (south) on Boulevard to Agave parking lot.
Preregistration: Pick up race packets early on Thursday and Friday at Milltown.
Awards: Three deep for each age group.
Contact: Rompandstomp5k@gmail.com (preferred) or Mike Benzie 828-712-9766. You can also e-mail me at mikebenzie@gmail.com and I'll try to help you out.

The Route: The 3.1-mile route starts at Tennelle Street at the far end of Carroll and enjoys a nice wide 3/4-mile straightaway to loosen up the crowd. The route in general is fast and flat and covers most of this unique and historic neighborhood. Run by the park, up Carroll Street and yes, through the world famous Krog Street Tunnel. Feel free to come get an idea of the area and run with the Cabbagetown Run Club at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Contact Tim Sullivan for more information about the run club.
MAP MY RUN: http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/GA/Atlanta/917125148926946660