U.S. 10K Classic

From the ajc.com…

On your mark. Get set. Go. Whether you walk, run or roll, you can join about 12,000 competitors for the U.S. 10K Classic, a fun-filled race for runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and inline skaters. Professional cyclists and corporate teams can also join the fundraising event benefiting children’s charities in Georgia. Additional events include a 10K professional women's cycling race and a 100K professional men's cycling race. Children’s (11 and under) races will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. All races kick off in front of Cumberland Mall and conclude at Six Flags White Water Park.

Registration is available at the Family Festival, a showcase of vendor booths, art exhibits and children’s activities held 10 a.m. – 6 pm. Saturday, Sept. 4 and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Galleria Gardens, 2450 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, 30339. Registration is available online and by mail until August 31.

7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, Registration ranges from $15 for children to $38 for adults; Cumberland Mall, Marietta; 770-432-0100 ext. 645; http://www.us10k.org/

Here’s the events schedule

Saturday, September 4, 2010

11:00 a.m. Kid’s Classic Races at Galleria Gardens

Monday, September 6, 2010

7:15 a.m. Men’s 100K Pro Cycling

7:20 a.m. Women’s 10K Cycling Sprint

7:25 a.m. Inline Skate

7:30 a.m. Wheelchair

7:45 a.m. 10K Run/Walk