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What do I receive as a member of the Atlanta Track Club? All membership levels include these core benefits:
The $20 Basic Membership also includes:
The $35 Individual Membership includes:
The $50 Dual Membership includes:
The $60 Family Membership includes:
When can I expect my first issue of Wingfoot? If you register to become an ATC member before the 15th of a calendar month, you should receive your first copy of Wingfoot during the first week of the following month. If we receive your registration after the 15th, please allow an additional month. Please note that July/August and November/December are combined issues.
How long is my membership valid? All membership applications recieved by February 28, 2010 are valid through September 30, 2010. Applications recieved after February 28, 2010 will be valid through September 30, 2011. We will send you a renewal reminder prior to your membership expiration date.
What is the Grand Prix series? The Grand Prix series is a year-round series of races open to the public as well as Atlanta Track Club members. The series gives runners the chance to compete in well organized, informal and fun events. The races take place at different locations around the metro area and encompass a variety of running disciplines, including cross-country runs in addition to the traditional 5K and 10K road events. Races of five miles or more serve as qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Grand Prix events are what we call “low-key”: while there are timed results, accurate courses, aid stations, and awards, there are no T-shirts or other frills. For most of the events, registration is race day only. With a few exceptions, they are free of charge for ATC members and $10 for non-members.
Which races are not free to ATC members? Members receive applications, but not discounted or free entry, to the following events: Atlanta Women’s 5K, Peachtree Jr. 3K, All-Comers Track and Field Meet Series (registration is day-of only), ATC Track & Field Classic, the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta’s Finest 5K, Atlanta Ekiden Team Relay, the Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon. Applications for many of these events are also available at the ATC website, either as a form which may be downloaded and printed, or via online registration.
A calendar is printed in each issue of Wingfoot and on our website. The calendar includes detailed information, including race time, location, and contact number. The calendar also includes both ATC and non-ATC events; ATC events are listed in bold type; Grand Prix races are designated by the symbol (GP) after each listing.
Do I receive automatic entry or seeding into The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race? Membership in the Atlanta Track Club does not guarantee entry into or preferential seeding in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. As a courtesy, Atlanta Track Club members can register for the event approximately two weeks prior to the general public.
To be placed in one of Peachtree’s first three time groups (Top Seed, Sub Seed, or Time Group 1), runners must submit proof of a qualifying time on the online registration form. If you have proof of a qualifying time that doesn’t quite meet the requirements for one of the first three groups, please submit it, and we’ll place you in Time Group 2 or 3. Any entries submitted without a qualifying time will be placed into the race at random.
Member entry will be printed in the January, February, and March issues of Wingfoot.
Does the Club have events in addition to the Grand Prix race series? Each May and June we host a series of All-Comers track and field meets, open to everyone from the novice to the competitive athlete. We welcome our new members at the start of the Grand Prix series in August at the Grand Finale 5K. In late September, we gather at the Annual Banquet and Members’ Meeting to honor that year’s Grand Prix participants and elect the Board of Directors.
Are there group runs or other training opportunities through the Club? The Atlanta Track Club hosts a group run every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Piedmont Park. The run covers distances from 2-5 miles. There are also many active running groups in the metro area. A list is available in Wingfoot and on the ATC website, arranged by the day of the week and with a contact name and phone number provided.
The Atlanta Track Club also offers several training clinics throughout the year including In-Training for Peachtree, the Half Marathon Training Program, and the Women on the Move 5K Training Program.
How can I find a coach through the ATC? The ATC Volunteer Coaching Program has been serving members for over twenty years. Whether you’re just beginning your running program, would like to step up to a new distance, or come back from an injury, our volunteer coaches can help you.
How do I vote for the Board of Directors? A ballot including candidate profiles is sent (one for each individual membership and two for each couple and family membership) in late August, along with a return envelope. Ballots must be returned before the Annual Banquet and Members Meeting in late September, or be brought to the Banquet in person. Results of the election are announced at the Annual Banquet and published in the November/December issue of Wingfoot.
Are there volunteer opportunities with the Club? With over twenty events taking place year-round, there are many volunteer opportunities, from helping with data entry to serving as an official at an All-Comers or ATC Track & Field Classic. No experience is required, nor is it necessary to be a runner; many of our volunteers are non-runners who just enjoy participating. It’s a great way to make new friends, and there are positions for almost every interest and ability. To get involved, click here.
How is the ATC involved in the community? In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle through running, the ATC contributes to the community in a number of ways. Through the ATC Foundation, the ATC provides financial support to youth running programs. The Club honors the state’s best high school runners and coaches in both cross country and track and field, and the men’s and women’s Coaches of the Year, naming the ATC All-Metro team at the close of each season. It also helps to fund the Georgia High School Track and Field Hall of Fame.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
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