The Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon, 5K & 2K runs along the streets of this northern Georgia city that’s often called the “carpet capital of the world” thanks to its plentiful carpeting, dye and home construction industry. Though the areas around the city are marked by the sight of rolling …
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The Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon, 5K & 2K runs along the streets of this northern Georgia city that’s often called the “carpet capital of the world” thanks to its plentiful carpeting, dye and home construction industry.
Though the areas around the city are marked by the sight of rolling mountainous terrain and the trees of the Chattahoochee National Forest area off in the distance, the terrain for the race is mostly flat and fast by contrast, as it follows an out-and-back course that starts and finishes in the city of Dalton, which lies just east of the Interstate 75 highway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn.
100% of the race proceeds with no administrative cost supports The City of Refuge which mission is the commitment to affecting real change in the lives of those left living in the margins of society by addressing the needs of the disadvantaged regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender or disability and to help integrate them back into society to lead healthy functional lives. We are committed to deploying men, women and resources into environments where difficulty resides, bringing hope to those who live there. The promise of a better life, along with the tools to build that life is the passion of City of Refuge.
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Relatively small race, nice swag
Course is mostly asphalt with some brick crosswalks. Plenty of water/gatorade stops. Miles marked on street. Portapots along the course. A few hills. Standard refreshments afterward. Nice longsleeved shirt and … MORE
Course is mostly asphalt with some brick crosswalks. Plenty of water/gatorade stops. Miles marked on street. Portapots along the course. A few hills. Standard refreshments afterward. Nice longsleeved shirt and vest. Photo frame awards.
Great race and swag
Race is mostly flat on asphalt roads through downtown Dalton and neighborhoods. Mile markers, plenty of water/gatorade stops. Sign up early gor both nice long sleeve techical shirt and jacket … MORE
Race is mostly flat on asphalt roads through downtown Dalton and neighborhoods. Mile markers, plenty of water/gatorade stops. Sign up early gor both nice long sleeve techical shirt and jacket (see attached). Good medal. Awards in 5 year increments. Free photos. Race proceeds go to charity.
Nice race and swag
Mile markers at each mile and most of them had someone shouting out the time as you went past. Plenty of water/gatorade stations. Good crowd support. Nice choice of jacket … MORE
Mile markers at each mile and most of them had someone shouting out the time as you went past. Plenty of water/gatorade stations. Good crowd support. Nice choice of jacket or shirt. Free photos. Trophies for top 3 in each category (5 year groupings).