Dog Days Run, Lutzie 43 Road Race both set for Aug. 3

2023 Dog Days Run
Scouts from Troop 1011, sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Cobb, in the 2023 Dog Days Run. ECN file.

Two of East Cobb’s most popular summertime community runs are just a couple weeks around the corner.

The Dog Days Run and the Lutzie 43 Road Race are both set for Saturday, Aug. 3.

The Rotary Club of East Cobb is the sponsor of the Dog Days Run, which starts and finishes at the MeCleskey Family-East Cobb YMCA (1055 East Piedmont Road).

The Lutzie 43 Road Race, organized by the Lutzie 43 Foundation, takes place at Lassiter High School (2601 Shallowford Road).

Both are major fundraisers for their sponsoring organizations. For the first time last year, the Rotary Club of East Cobb raised more than $100,000 from the run to benefit more than 20 community organizations.

Rotary Club past president Butch Carter said they’re still asking for sponsors, and Monday is the deadline for sponsors to get on the printed materials, including race shirts and programs.

The Lutzie 43 Foundation is named after Philip Lutzenkirchen, a former Lassiter and Auburn football star who was killed in a 2014 car crash. The organization works to educate young people about better decisions as drivers and as people.

Both are 5K races with numerous age- and sex-based categories that include post-race honors and recognitions.

Registration information and sign-up here: Dog Days Run | Lutzie 43 Road Race

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