Brookhaven to hold 5K for National Parks and Recreation Month

Runners for the "It Starts in the Park" 5K in Brookhaven

Runners for the "It Starts in the Park" 5K in Brookhaven

If you didn’t know that July is considered National Parks and Recreation Month, Brookhaven has you covered.

The city is celebrating the month with a 5K. The city will host its fourth annual “It Starts in the Park” 5K race at Blackburn Park on Saturday, July 21.

“Our Parks Department wanted to host an annual event in July to coincide with that, and thought a 5K beginning and ending in a park would be a great way to showcase one of our signature parks,” Ann Marie Quill city spokesperson.

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From July 4 to 19, those interested can register for $30. Late registration can be done the day of for $35.

Brookhaven had over a hundred runners in last year’s Race. This year, city officials are expecting more people. All participants are welcome, including non-Brookhaven residents, Quill said.

Parking will be available in the main Blackburn Park parking lot and by the softball fields. Half of Ashford-Dunwoody road will be blocked for runners. Parts of Harts Mill Road, Bubbling Creek Road and Donaldson Drive will also be closed.

Interested runners can register for the race here.

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