Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atlanta's Harris Jacobs Dream Run Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Project GIVE Collects Running Shoes for "Back On My Feet Atlanta"
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is proud to present the 20th annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run (HJDR) on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the MJCCA's Zaban Park campus (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338). This year's race features a new AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier that allows runners to use their time to qualify for a start wave in the 2014 Road Race. The race also includes chip-timing, packet pick-up prior to race day, and post-race massages. For information and downloadable forms, visit www.atlantajcc.org/HJDR, or call 678.812.4025.
HJDR - Details
7:00 am: Race day registration begins on-site.
7:30 am: Half-mile Agility Fun Run/Walk / (12 & under) $15 (through 4/24), $18 (after 4/24 and on Race Day)
8:00 am: 5K Road Race and Race-walk / $25 (through 4/24), $30 (after 4/24 and on Race Day)
**Phantom Runner: $30 (“Don't make me sweat, send me the great shirt!”)
Post-Race: Bring the family and stick around for our huge post-race party with food, music, raffles, inflatables, moon walks, face painting, and more.
Register: For information and downloadable forms, visit www.atlantajcc.org/HJDR.
About the Harris Jacobs Dream Run
The Harris Jacobs Dream Run (HJDR) was created 20 years ago to serve our community by providing a fun, active, and family-friendly event that honors the memory of a past president of the MJCCA, beloved member of the Atlanta Jewish community, and staunch children's advocate, Harris Jacobs.
Larry Gordon, partner with Affleck & Gordon and 2013 HJDR Volunteer Committee co-chair, had originally recommended that the road race be named after Harris Jacobs, who had died only shortly before the first race began some 20 years ago. Gordon explains, “Through youth sports scholarships for children, it is the mission of the Harris Jacobs Dream Run to provide, the opportunity for EVERY child to participate in our sports programs and activities. Mr. Jacobs' memory is not only honored by the many thousands of runners who have participated over the years, but also by the proceeds which make it possible for children, who might not otherwise have the means; to participate in basketball, swimming, tennis, baseball, and other recreational and educational programs.”
The first 500 runners of the HJDR 2013 Road Race will receive a microfiber high-performance t-shirt and a goodie bag. Participants are encouraged to form running teams (at least five members) within the community as part of the HJDR Team Challenge. Awards and door prizes will also be presented.
Last year, in the HJDR 2012 Road Race, 500 runners and their families helped to provide scholarships for outstanding MJCCA youth sports programs including: the Developmentally Disabled After-School Recreation program, the youth Maccabi Games®, and the Harris Jacobs Softball League.
Gordon said, “While Harris Jacobs's untimely death was a great loss to the Jewish community, the HJDR promises to keep his dream of ensuring that all children are given the opportunity to participate in youth sports alive.”
Donate Gently Used Athletic Shoes to Support Project Give: Back On My Feet Atlanta
Project GIVE is collecting gently used running shoes for Back On My Feet Atlanta, a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Donations will be taken every day in April and May culminating with the biggest collection days at the Harris Jacobs Dream Run May 5. Collection bins are located at the Front Desk at MJCCA's Dunwoody campus.
Commit To Stay Fit
Participants in the race are invited to visit the MJCCA's state-of-the-art Total Health Fitness Center. All runners are entitled to two complimentary guest passes. For more information, please contact DeAnne Jacobson, HJDR event director/total health group fitness director, at 678.812.4025. HJDR Registration Forms are available online at www.atlantajcc.org/HJDR, or www.active.com (keyword: dream run), or in person at MJCCA's Zaban Park.
Volunteer Dream Team Needed
The race requires approximately 60 volunteers to help with registration, the starting line, water stations on the course, and at the finish line. To volunteer, please contact DeAnne Jacobson, HJDR/group fitness director, at 678.812.4025, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/HJDR to sign up.
About The Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atlanta
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), "The Center of the Community," is committed to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded Jewish community centers in the nation. From preschoolers and teens to young adults and seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community. For more information, please visit us online at atlantajcc.org.
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