ABOUT THE LAKE BURTON FUN RUN
MAPS, HISTORY, BOARD, MISSION, VISION, OBJECTIVES, LOCAL LINKS, CONTACT INFO.
MAPS
Click & hold down to move around. Click the plus and minus signs to zoom in and out.
To see course: Zoom in and follow course southward to LaPrade's Marina.
DIRECTIONS: Get directions to Moccasin Creek State Park using google.
MAPS, HISTORY, BOARD, MISSION, VISION, OBJECTIVES, LOCAL LINKS, CONTACT INFO.
MAPS
Click & hold down to move around. Click the plus and minus signs to zoom in and out.
To see course: Zoom in and follow course southward to LaPrade's Marina.
DIRECTIONS: Get directions to Moccasin Creek State Park using google.
Starting Line: Moccasin Creek State Park Pavilion
Lake Burton Georgia
HISTORY
The Lake Burton Fun Run was started in 1984 by founder Robert Nichols and was dedicated to serving local residents with an event that offered good, clean, safe, fitness and fun. Open to all runners, joggers, and walkers. A family event for all ages, the popularity of this event increases every year from a meager start in 1984 with 85 participants, to the current 1250 participant limit. In 1998 the course became certified by USA Track and Field. Official times from this event can be used for qualifying in other sanctioned athletic events. In 2010, the board of directors decided to become members of the Road Runners Club of America to continue to meet professional standards. The local chapter is named the Lake Burton Road Runners Club, Inc. a non-profit organization of which the Lake Burton Fun Run is the sole event. This event brings together people of all ages from across the state and country and generally has several international participants.
Proceeds from the annual event goes to support the three Lake Burton Volunteer Fire Departments, Rabun Search and Rescue and the Rabun County Sheriff's Canine Division.
Our board, sponsors and volunteers appreciate your participation and will continue to help make this a world class event.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Minton - Chairman
Ashley Minton - Secretary
Lynn Cowhig
Steve Short
Robert Nichols
Jon Niemeyer
Katie Long
Jeremy Long
Scott Hamming
If you are interested in serving on the Board or Advisory Board please contact us: [email protected]
We are looking for a few good men and women that love our lake and want to continue this great tradition.
MISSION
To provide a world-class two mile run and walk, while promoting life-long physical activity in a safe and healthy lifestyle through fun, fitness, and opportunity for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels
VISION
The Lake Burton Fun Run is committed to be the best organized and best conducted run in our area, with efforts
to constantly improve the quality of the event
The event will be a friendly competition in a unique setting with unparalleled scenic views
The run will broaden community cooperation and participation in a safe and healthy event and help motivate
and inspire participants to have fun as they exercise
OBJECTIVES
To celebrate the sense of community enjoyed by all those who love Lake Burton
To enhance community involvement, patriotism, and volunteerism
To promote the benefits of running and walking and interest in physical exercise
To provide a venue for all athletes to compete and grow
To raise funds to support and provide for our local volunteer fire departments, Rabun County Sheriff's Canine Corps
and Rabun County Search and Rescue
VISION
The Lake Burton Fun Run is committed to be the best organized and best conducted run in our area, with efforts
to constantly improve the quality of the event
The event will be a friendly competition in a unique setting with unparalleled scenic views
The run will broaden community cooperation and participation in a safe and healthy event and help motivate
and inspire participants to have fun as they exercise
OBJECTIVES
To celebrate the sense of community enjoyed by all those who love Lake Burton
To enhance community involvement, patriotism, and volunteerism
To promote the benefits of running and walking and interest in physical exercise
To provide a venue for all athletes to compete and grow
To raise funds to support and provide for our local volunteer fire departments, Rabun County Sheriff's Canine Corps
and Rabun County Search and Rescue
