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Bad Links? | Local companies are challeged to run in annual PTC Classic race By MICHAEL BOYLAN The Peachtree City Running Club will host an organizational meeting for all Fayette County companies and organizations interested in running or walking in the Second Annual Fayette Fitness Challenge. The meeting will be held Wed., Sept. 14 from 7-8 p.m. at the 1279 Building at 1279 West Hwy 54, Conference Room C (3rd floor). This is the medical building just west of Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The Fayette Fitness Challenge will be a team competition challenging all companies and organizations to participate in the 25th Annual Peachtree Classic Road Race on Sat., Oct. 15. Teams will compete in nine different divisions. Organizations with the highest percentage of their employees or members finishing either of the 5K races or the 15K race will be recognized at the Oct. 17 PTC Recreation Commission meeting as the Most Fit Company, Organization, or Church in Fayette County. Employees working in Fayette County locations will be eligible in the corporate, non-profit, and government divisions. To date, more than 200 companies, organizations, and churches have been contacted about participating, and over 3,000 runners and walkers are expected for this very popular race, said club president George Martin. Information on training programs, awards, sign-up procedures, and other details will be explained at the meeting. All finishers will receive a much-sought-after 25th anniversary Peachtree Classic micro-fiber technical tee-shirt and also will be eligible to win many door prizes, including two free tickets on AirTran to anywhere AirTran flies. More information can be obtained by calling 770-596-9890 or by checking the PTC Running Club Web site at www.ptcrc.com |
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