Lace up your running shoes! It’s time for the most family-friendly 5K in all of Decatur! On April 29, Beat the Street for Little Feet, hosted by the Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool and proudly presented by Stivers Subaru, will celebrate 10 years of family fun, running and original art by New York Times bestselling author James Dean, creator of Pete the Cat.
Beat the Street 5K is a participating race in the Team Decatur Grand Prix series. More information at decaturga.com/teamdecatur.
Event highlights:
- 5K run/walk course with a popular stroller division
- One-mile fun run
- Tot trot (so even the littlest runners can participate)
- Family-friendly activities (games, music, dancing)
- Arts and crafts sponsored by Treehouse Kid + Craft
- Delicious treats from local favorites (including Revolution Doughnuts and the new Banjo Coffee).
- Custom Pete the Cat T-shirt drawn by James Dean to celebrate the 10th anniversary
- One of seven local races in the City of Decatur’s Grand Prix Series. Participants who complete four of the races will receive a special T-shirt and medal at a Team Decatur event in January 2018.
Register at www.ocprace.com (discounted early bird registration is on now until April 21)
AND keep an eye out for the life-size Pete the Cat who will be visiting Decatur landmarks in the coming weeks, offering you many opportunities to sign up and run!
Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool is located at 830 West College Avenue behind Thankful Baptist Church. Race events will take place in the parking lot adjacent to the Church and bordering Mead Road.