
It's time to grab your running shoes and Halloween costumes for a fun Saturday evening event that will help you take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while also benefiting a great cause. The Goblin Gallop is an annual event for every age group, and it offers three different races: 6K Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk and the “Tot Trot,” for kids aged five and under. Events like these prove that Heron Bay Golf and Country Club is more than just a
golf community in Atlanta, but a community that supports its surrounding area and promotes a sense of community between homeowners.
Pre-registration is now being accepted for the race. The cost is as follows: 6K Run - $15, Pre-registration, $20 at the door; 1 Mile Run/Walk - $10 Pre-registration, $15 at the door and “Tot Trot” ages 5 and under, 60 yards – no charge. During the Goblin Gallop, guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and prizes will be awarded to the most creative costumes. Pre-registration forms are available at
www.HeronBayInfo.com. Click on the Goblin Gallop icon to access the form.
Volunteers from Heron Bay Golf and Country Club and the Hands of Hope Clinic have been diligently making preparations for the fifth annual Goblin Gallop benefiting Henry County’s Hands of Hope Clinic. The event, a 6K run, 1mile Run/Walk and Tot Trot, is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2008.
Established in 2004 as a way to bring the community together while drawing awareness of and raising funds for the Hands of Hope Clinic, the Goblin Gallop has grown in size each year, and has been hosted by Heron Bay Golf and Country Club since 2005. Last year’s Goblin Gallop attracted more than 230 participants and raised more than $20,000 for the clinic.
Georgia fans need not worry about missing the big University of Georgia versus Louisiana State University game. Heron Bay will broadcast the game on-site during the race on a plasma television, which will be raffled off to a race participant following the event. All 6K participants will receive a raffle ticket upon registering and additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the race, so be sure to bring a few extra dollars.