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The U.S. 10K Classic, September 1,
2008
 Click here to view The 2008 U.S. 10K Classic video.
The U.S. 10K Classic is
Atlanta’s premier multi-event road race, bringing runners,
walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional
cyclists together for a single cause - raising funds and awareness
for children’s charities in Georgia and the development
of the World Children’s Center.
Since its inception, more than $2,000,000 has been donated
to nonprofit organizations serving children in need.
Example of benefiting charities:
- American Red Cross (Katrina Relief)
- Atlanta Community Food Bank
- Boy Scouts of America
- Boys & Girls Club of America
- Casa Para Ninos Aleluya Orphanage, Guatemala
- Cobb County Children's Center
- Cobb-Marietta-Smyrna Canine Unit
- Feed My Lambs
- Feed the Hungry Foundation
- Genesis Shelter
- Junior Achievement
- Make A Wish
- Must Ministries
- My House (for Abandoned Babies)
- The Rainbow House
- Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
- Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
- Shop with a Firefighter
- Special Olympics Georgia
- World Children's Center
U.S. 10K Classic At-A-Glance
- An annual Labor Day tradition
- Over 200,000 world-class athletes, participants,
spectators and volunteers take part in the event from 48+ countries
and 44+ states
- Approximately 80 national and international corporations
support the Race preceded by the Family Festival - admission
is FREE
 
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