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Give Back and Get in Shape with Five 5Ks at Atlantic Station this Fall

October 2, 2015
A variety of running events for fitness fanatics and philanthropists of all ages and levels will take place at Atlantic Station this fall. With plenty of parking and options for post-victory shopping and dining such as Athleta or Yogli Mogli frozen yogurt, Atlantic Station will offer fun 5K experiences for all.
 
Here are the five 5Ks to run, walk or even ride in a bed at Atlantic Station this fall.


 
Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. – Bed Race and 5K
Benefitting the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, the Atlanta Bed Race features teams rolling wheeled beds through the street. For those who prefer to travel on foot, a pajama 5K will take place before the main event.
 
Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. — Atlanta Humane Society Walk for the Animals
Bring your furry friends to Atlantic Station for this more leisurely walk benefitting the Atlanta Humane Society.
 
Oct. 25 at 7:30 a.m. – Atlanta 10 Miler
The Atlanta 10 Miler is a race built for running purists preparing for the Thanksgiving Day Half-Marathon, but all exercisers are welcome to join the Atlanta Track Club for the accompanying 5K.
 
 
About Atlantic Station:
A national example for sustainable mixed-use communities, Atlantic Station transformed an abandoned industrial site into a thriving entertainment district at the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood. Opened in 2005, Atlantic Station is home to some of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants, retailers such as H&M and Dillard’s and leading employers such as Wells Fargo, Ogilvy & Mather and BB&T. Atlantic Station each year hosts dozens of community gatherings, charity walks and neighborhood forums. Susan G. Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure and other events at Atlantic Station have raised more than $50 million for Atlanta charities since 2005. In July 2013, 2014 and 2015, Atlantic Station hosted the BB&T Atlanta Open. A national leader in consumer engagement and technology, Atlantic Station has the No. 3 most followed Twitter feed among U.S. retail centers.

For more information, visit Atlantic Station online at http://atlanticstation.com, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/atlanticstation, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/atlanticstation/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlanticStation.