Johns Creek's 5k Run Will "Go Green - Be Green"

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February 16, 2009 JOHNS CREEK - In keeping with the "green" spirit of St. Patrick's Day, the city of Johns Creek's first "Go Green-Be Green" 5k Fun/Run will be held Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m.The race through Technology Park/Johns Creek – an award-winning, master-planned business park with lots of green space, hills and tranquil settings – kicks off with registration at 6:45 a.m. at Lifetime Fitness, 1480 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek.

Presented by the Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Department, "Go Green-Be Green," features organic refreshments and environmentally conscious benefits for race participants, including organic cotton T-shirts and canvas race bags.

"Our Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee wanted a fun, community event that would create a fuller awareness of what a healthy environment looks like," said Recreation and Parks Manager Kirk Franz. "For example, we won't be using plastic water bottles. We'll have biodegradable cups and water coolers. We'll also have "Green Facts" along the route, sort of like digi-notes on environmental education."

Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female and to all first place age group finishers in increments of 10 years.Entry fee is $20 (until March 7); $25 after March 7 and on the day of the race.All proceeds benefit Johns Creek Beautification, a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of public spaces in Johns Creek.Visit www.rungeorgia.com or active.com for registration and information. Online registration is encouraged, to avoid unnecessary printing.