Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Bush Bond Walk & Race Set For Sept. 28

September 30, 2024 Jessica Waters

Due to severe weather impacting road conditions at Yonah Dam, the 6th Annual SCSO Bushbond 5K/10K Walk & Run was rescheduled. Originally scheduled to occur this past Saturday, Sept. 28, the new race date will be Saturday, Oct. 12. The race will still take place at Yonah Dam, beginning at 8 a.m., conditions permitting.

This race serves as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes (GSYH), a non-profit organization sponsored by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and private donors.

GSYH, with a mission of providing a safe, secure future for Georgia’s dependent, neglected and abused children, serves more than 130 children in full-time care on five campuses across the state. With support from sponsors and competitors, GSYH can continue to supply long-term residential and short-term emergency care for boys and girls between four and 20 years old, as well as those that choose to continue their education at a technical college or university.

The Bush Bond Race will consist of three events: a 5K race, a 10K race, and the Bushbond Challenge Dual Run. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. The 5K will start at 8:15 a.m. The 10K will begin at 9:15 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three qualifiers of the 10K and 5K.

Competitors can still register online and on race day at $30 for adults, $20 for ages 12-17, and $55 for the Dual Run (5K/10K). Children who are 11 years old and under can run for free.

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