Project Lifting Spirits 10k
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Project Lifting Spirits 5k/10k
The Project Lifting Spirits 5k/10k is a running and walking event held in Augusta, Georgia. The event serves as a fundraiser for Project Lifting Spirits Inc., an organization that provides support and gifts to veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Funds raised contribute to various programs including holiday gifts and social events at local military medical centers and veterans' hospitals.
Participants can choose between two main distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
The event is organized as a bare bones run and walk, designed to be accessible for families. The course is stroller, dog, and child-friendly. Participants will start at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead, with the route utilizing the Augusta Canal and potentially the River Levee Trail. Both physical and virtual participation options are available for these distances.
All participants receive a finisher medal upon completion. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to winners in several age categories ranging from 14 and under to 70 and over. Concurrent with the race, the organizers hold a "Christmas in July" collection, gathering items such as children's books, toys, and puzzle books for veterans. Pre-event bib pick-up is held at a local footwear store in Augusta on the day prior to the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
