Running Against the Tide...
Take that Recession! You too, Peachtree!!!
On
July 4, 2009, nearly 600 runners got up early and ran along the shores
of Lake Rabun for the third annual Rabun Ramble - setting yet another
high water mark in participation and fund raising for the Lake Rabun
Foundation.
"I
am so excited with the success of our 3rd annual Rabun Ramble Race,"
said Ramble founder and director Sandy O'Brien. "We were expecting our
numbers to be down since we were competing head-on with the Peachtree
Road Race. I think that the word is out that this is a beautiful,
peaceful and fun family event that is perfect for all to join in, no
matter what your age is!"
The
picturesque course - with those stunning mountain, lake and verdant
views - offers the perfect backdrop for a road race. Runners and
walkers of all ages and abilities once again offered up rave reviews.
"It
was very well organized," wrote runner Megan Martin. "The entry fee
goes for such a good cause, the location and route was absolutely
gorgeous (I picked out a few houses I’d like to own), the weather was
ideal, and I could just go on and on about the wonderful people..."
The good times are for a great cause: the Lake Rabun Foundation
provides four-year college scholarships for bright, deserving Rabun
County students. Five of them even joined in the fun - offering a hearty "thank you" to the crowd at the award ceremony.
None
of this would have happened without the loyal support of our sponsors.
It was not an easy year to give, but they came through to make the
magic happen once again. Please visit our sponsor page - and give them your support whenever you can.
We captured thousands of great photos of runners - and their entourages - on the course that morning. Please check them out on our Shutterfly site. They make great gifts. Proceeds from these sales also go straight to the Lake Rabun Foundation.
And
not to bury the lead, we do have some results to share with you. You
can find them on the pages that follow. The tabs on the left will help
you navigate your way.
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