Roswell CVB | 2nd Annual Get Your Second Wind 5K
December 17

2nd Annual Get Your Second Wind 5K

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CHANGING THE PERCEPTION OF AGING

Founded in 1997 the internationally-known nonprofit Second Wind Dreams® (SWD®) is dedicated to changing the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of educational programs including its flagship, sensitivity training, the Virtual Dementia Tour®.

Get Your Second Wind 5K: a chip timed race with unique dream catcher age group awards. The route is on a mixture of black top path and crushed stone. Awards for Overall M/F, Masters M/F and every 10 years M/F: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+

Senior Sprint: a 1/2 mile race to the finish line for 65 and older participants. Trophy for top Male/Female!

Gifts of Light Walk for Dementia: is a 1-mile, untimed walk with an opportunity for a team member to experience a Virtual Dementia Tour aspect on their walk.

Hula Hoop Contest and Clinic: After the run/walk we will have a clinic for those wanting to learn to hula hoop followed by a contest for the most seasoned of hoopers! $100 gift prize for winner!

Virtual 5K: If you can't join us in person on Dec. 17th, you can still participate virtually! Run a 5K on your own (between 12/1-12/17 and submit your results here, and we'll mail you your t-shirt and any swag that you earned.

Aviator Coffee Company: Will provide hot chocolate and espresso drinks for participants and volunteers the morning of the race.

  • Admission: 25
  • Location: Riverside Park
  • 575 Riverside Dr
  • Roswell, GA, 30075