Possum Trot 10K Returns To Roswell On June 19, Registration Open

ROSWELL, GA — A Roswell tradition for 43 years, the Possum Trot 10K has allowed runners to take part in a race along the banks of the Chattahoochee River while helping save animals and fund environmental education at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. This year, the runners had the option to select an in-person or virtual race. The in-person race begins at 7 a.m. on June 19.

Participants will receive free professional photos as well as a commemorative t-shirt. Winners in each age group will receive medals. Runners receive free admission to the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s 127 acres all day.

Tamara Kinmon, Chattahoochee Nature Center Event Program Director, said, “We are so excited to be able to offer runners an in-person and virtual race option in 2021. After having to move to an all-virtual race in 2020 we look forward to the 2021 participants starting in waves and enjoying the flat, fast race along the Chattahoochee River.”

All proceeds from the race benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s environmental education programs focused on the Chattahoochee River and its watershed as well as the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

So far this year, the Chattahoochee Nature Center has taken in more than 400 injured animals. The on-site staff works tirelessly to help the injured animals and return them to their habitats, if possible.

In addition to helping wildlife, the Chattahoochee Nature Center traditionally hosts more than 40,000 students from more than 400 schools in the metro Atlanta area, teaching them all about the importance and science of nature. For many students, the Chattahoochee Nature Center is the first time they are out in nature or on the Chattahoochee River. This past school year, virtual field trip options were offered to keep students connected to nature.

“We are grateful to our presenting sponsor Northside Hospital,” said DeAnn Fordham, senior director for development at marketing at Chattahoochee Nature Center. “Their support allows us to implement our health and wellness opportunities and connect people to nature.”

For more information and to register for the race, visit online.