A Valentine’s-Themed Race Celebrating Love, Nature, and Our Nation’s Heroes
Why Should You Sign Up?
- Support a Cause that Matters: This is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to support environmental conservation, connect with loved ones in the great outdoors, and honor veterans, active military, and first responders. Proceeds will benefit the Southern Conservation Trust helping to conserve land, provide environmental education programs, and manage public nature areas in our local community, like The Ridge Nature Area.
- Fun for All: Whether you choose the 5K, the challenging 10K, or the Love Run with a partner, you’ll enjoy a festive and scenic race experience on the beautiful trails of The Ridge Nature Area.
How to Get Involved:
- Register Now: Visit www.sctlandtrust.org/run-the-ridge to secure your spot today.
- Share Your Passion: Post about your registration on social media with the hashtag #RunTheRidge to inspire others to join!
- Invite Others: Spread the word in your neighborhood, workplace, or local fitness groups.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Where: The Ridge Nature Area, Fayetteville, GA
- What’s Included: Race registration includes an event t-shirt (if registered by January 19), and post-race refreshments.
- Early Packet Pickup will be available on Thursday, February 13, at the Fayette Environmental Education Center
- Awards: Special prizes for top finishers and custom event patches for registered ruckers/hikers.
Registration Fees:
- Regular (Jan. 1 - Feb. 14): 5K: $40 | 10K: $50 | Love Run: Starting at $60
- Race Day Registration: Available, but spots may be limited. Prices increase by $10, so register early!
Don’t Wait—Sign Up Today!
About Southern Conservation Trust: Based in Georgia, the Southern Conservation Trust is a US 501 (c)(3) public charity, EIN 58-2036727, that elevates nature through exceptional stewardship through over 55,000 acres of conserved land and public lands throughout the southeast, including 5 public nature areas in Fayette County, Georgia, and the Fayette Environmental Education Center. We don’t just believe in protecting land; we believe people should have equal access to enjoy it. Learn more at www.sctlandtrust.org.
About Trails for Troops: Trails for Troops is a veteran-designed program for Vets and first responders to reap the benefits of being outdoors in a camaraderie group setting. Group-based recreational experiences and spending time in healthy natural environments significantly positively impact veterans, especially those with disabilities such as PTSD. The Trails for Troop programs are free to participate in, so register today! Following the programs, our first-time participants will receive an official SCT Trails for Troops patch. Learn more at www.sctlandtrust.org/trails-for-troops.