Annual Brookhaven Duck Duck Goose 5K and 1 Mile fun Run
The Murphey Candler Park Conservancy (MCPC) is excited to announce the 5th Annual Duck Duck Goose 5K will take place virtually the week of October 18th and October 25, 2021 (Run at anytime that week:)
This fundraiser supports the the Murphey Candler Park Conservancy and our efforts to make Murphey Candler Park one of the premier parks in Metro Atlanta.
*If your friends and family are running with MES or MVPS Run Clubs, be sure to join those clubs when registering.
**This is a rain or shine event. Race T-shirts for registrations only prior to Oct. 13th will be given**
Save money and register online by Sept. 26th. Online Registration Closes Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Midnight!
This fundraiser supports the the Murphey Candler Park Conservancy and our efforts to make Murphey Candler Park one of the premier parks in Metro Atlanta.
*If your friends and family are running with MES or MVPS Run Clubs, be sure to join those clubs when registering.
**This is a rain or shine event. Race T-shirts for registrations only prior to Oct. 13th will be given**
Save money and register online by Sept. 26th. Online Registration Closes Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Midnight!
Volunteer
Volunteers Are Still Needed to Make the Duck Duck Weekend a Success!
We are in need of volunteers to help deliver the Duck Duck T-Shirts. To help out please send us an email: mcpconservancy@gmail.com
We are in need of volunteers to help deliver the Duck Duck T-Shirts. To help out please send us an email: mcpconservancy@gmail.com
Early Race Packet Pick-up
No Packet Pickups this year.
LocationCounty Corner - Open Field Space
Candler Lake East Brookhaven, GA 30319 The race will start and end at the Murphey Candler Park open field space (aka County Corner) at corner of West Nancy Creek and Candler Lake East. |
Race Course
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Murphey Candler Park's Open Field (aka County Corner) at the corner of Candler Lake East and West Nancy Creek Drive is site of this years DDG 5K.
2021 5K Course Description: This scenic 5K run will start and finish at the Murphey Candler Park Open Field (aka County Corner). Starting in the neighborhood on West Nancy Creek Drive participants will run over the dam and proceed right on Candler Lake West. After a turn around runners will enter park trail and stay in lake view until ascending up East Nancy Creek to Kittredge Magnet School, the course will once again enter the park. Participants will finish last leg on Candler Lake East before finishing in the Open Field. 2021 1-mile Fun Run Course Description: The entire fun run will be on the east side of the lake to avoid traffic on the dam. Participants will enjoy wooded trails, a lake view and a few rolling hills. |
Parking
Please park by 7:45am to avoid road closures as the 5k starts promptly at 8:00am. If you need to leave the event/ park prior to 9am or are only participating in the 1 mile fun run, please park in the Football/ Softball lots. Parking lots located on Candler Lake West maybe temporarily closed after 7:45am.
Parking is available in the following Murphey Candler Park locations:
Parking is available in the following Murphey Candler Park locations:
- Murphey Candler Park Parking Lot located on the corner of West Nancy Creek and Candler Lake West.
- Atlanta Colts Football and Murphey Candler Softball Lots located on West Nancy Creek south of Murphey Candler Lake.
- Candler Lake East gravel lots along the shoulder of the road.
Contact Us
Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook @DDGoose5K for event updates. Don't hesitate to email if you have questions regarding this event.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Race photos are posted. You may purchase prints through the above link.
-Thank you Rebecca Moore!
-Thank you Rebecca Moore!
