Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee Set For Oct. 21

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Runners and walkers alike are invited to come out to Hobgood Park to take part in the 2017 Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee. This year's event will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

Race day registration for the 5K starts at 6 p.m. The Fun Run and walk will kick off at 7 p.m. while the 5K gets underway at 7:30 p.m. The fees are $25 for the 5K, $15 for children 12 and under $25 for those who wish to contribute as phantom runners.

The annual race, which begins and ends at the park, benefits the Cherokee Friends of Recovery Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises money for the Cherokee County DUI/Drug Court (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

The DUI/Drug Court provides repeat offenders the opportunity to participate in intensive group and individual counseling in conjunction with judicial support through the use of sanctions and incentives. The program is open to repeat DUI offenders who have at least two convictions in the last five years and/or have three or more convictions over their lifetime.

Since 2011, Cherokee Friends of Recovery Foundation and its community partners have worked together to make the Twilight Run happen. The family-friendly fundraiser is designed to allow residents to have fun while helping raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving while our keeping loved ones and friends safe on the road.

You can view the course map by clicking here. Hobgood Park is located at 6688 Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock. For more information, contact Vicki Benefield at 770-841-8530 or info@cherokeefor.com.

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