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Registration now open for DeKalb’s annual ‘Neon Fun Run’ 5K

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Credit: DeKalb County

Credit: DeKalb County

By J.D. Capelouto
Feb 10, 2020

DeKalb County’s annual Neon Fun Run 5K race returns this year on Saturday, March 7, officials announced Monday.

Registration for the race, which takes place in the evening, is open online until March 2. Runners can register as a team of 10 for $100, a team of five for $40 or as an individual for $15. Runners of all ages can participate; children ages 10 and under can run for free.

The fifth annual race kicks off at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at Exchange Recreation Center, located at 2771 Columbia Dr. in the Decatur area.

For running (or walking) in the race, participants get a T-shirt and refreshments.

For more information, contact LaShanda Davis at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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Channel 2's Audrey Washington reports.

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J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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