ATLANTA — Sept. 12, 2024 — The 2024 PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash will be free to all participating children, with entry fees covered by title sponsor, PNC Bank. Starting and ending at Atlantic Station, the Mile & Dash includes a one-mile race for children ages 6-14 and a 50-meter dash for children 6 and under. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, the day before the 2024 PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K.
“At Atlanta Track Club, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of running,” said Rich Kenah, CEO. “By removing the cost barrier for the PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash with the support of PNC Bank, we are able to extend that opportunity to even more families across Atlanta.”
As a strong advocate for the physical, financial and personal wellness of its employees, customers and communities, PNC partners with races across the country that offer opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.
“We’ve been a proud sponsor of the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K for nearly a decade, and we’re pleased to expand our support with the PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash for kids,” said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president for Georgia. “These events underscore our commitment to celebrating community, bringing families together and promoting good health. By covering the registration costs for all children, we hope to foster an early love of running and bring more opportunities to the youth of Atlanta.”
To enhance the race-day experience of the Mile & Dash, every child will receive a PNC-branded adidas drawstring bag and medal. With only 500 spots available, the event is expected to reach capacity quickly. Registration is limited to in-person only.
Atlanta Track Club introduced the Mile & Dash last year to complete its race calendar and add a dedicated children’s race to the 10 Miler & 5K, one of its most popular running and walking events. This free event follows the success of the Microsoft Peachtree Junior, which was made free for the first time earlier this year by Microsoft and sold out with more than 3,000 participants.
Registration for the 2024 PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash is available here. After the Mile & Dash on Saturday, race number pickup for the 10 Miler & 5K will be open. For more information about the weekend, visit this webpage.
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About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, N.A., is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
About Atlanta Track Club
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
With more than 37,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second-largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race, the largest 10K running event in the world, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 50 events each year, including the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.
