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The Great Outdoors is a weekly look at outdoor activities in and around Dacula.Gwinnett Touring Club Thursday Evening Ride Join the Gwinnett Touring Club on their Thursday evening ride starting at Harbins Elementary School at 6:45 p.m. This ride is open to new riders of all levels and is considered a moderate to strenuous ride. The route is 21.3 miles long in low traffic areas. There are cut-offs for early returns. For more information you can contact Joe Iannazzone by email or at 770-367-0134, Holiday Gorge Floor Hike Have you always wanted to hike the gorge floor at Tallulah Falls? Well here is your chance. On Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2 you can join a guided …
Operation Boot Camp Gwinnett Free Workout Need motivation to work-out? Join Operation Boot Camp Gwinnett for a free session on Thursday, June 23 and get a glimpse of the 30-day fitness and nutrition program offered by this group. First-timers and avid athletes are invited to participate. The group meets in front of the Hamilton Mill Clubhouse located at 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway. This session will last approximately one hour from 5 a.m. until 6 a.m. Running for Hope 5K Run to support the Gwinnett County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society on Saturday, June 25. This race is …
2nd Annual Holtzclaw Hustle Looking for a good run this weekend? Head out to Cumming this Saturday, June 18 and participate in the 2nd Annual Holtzclaw Hustle. There will be a 10K starting at 8 a.m. followed by a 5K starting at 8:10 a.m. The races start and finish at the Good Shepherd Church located at 3740 Holtzclaw Road in Cumming. This is a timed race on an easy/moderate road course with small, rolling hills. No entry fees collected however donations are requested in the amount of $25. Registration is available online. 2nd Annual Dad and Junior Scramble Tournament It’s Father’s Day weekend…
10th Annual 680 the Fan Buck and Kincade Golf Classic Call now and register to play in the 10th Annual 680 the Fan Buck and Kincade Golf Classic. This golf tournament benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and takes place at Legacy on Lake Lanier Golf Club. The tournament is broken into two flights both of which include cocktails and a meal and end with entertainment and awards. Visit the event website or call 404-995-5575 to register. 3v3 Live Soccer Tournament Are you a soccer player? If so get your team of three registered and head out to the Rabbit Hill Soccer Complex on Saturday, June…
Gwinnett Touring Club Thursday Evening Ride Meet at Harbins Elementary School on Thursday, June 2 and join the Gwinnett Touring Club Thursday evening ride. New riders of all levels are welcome to join. The ride will start at 6:45 p.m. and follows a low traffic route approximately 21.3 miles in length. The terrain for this particular route is described as moderate to strenuous with multiple cut-offs for early return. Putt for the Pantry Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church is holding a “Putt for the Pantry” golf tournament to benefit the HMUMC food pantry on Friday, June 3. Breakfast will be …
Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors? Here are some activities in and around Dacula you may want to check out. Run for Kids 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Support the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of North Central Georgia by participating in the Run for Kids 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 28. This event will begin at 7:45 a.m. at Felker Park at the Stevens Boys’ and Girls’ Club in Monroe. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m., the fun run starts at 7:45 p.m. and the 5k follows at 8 a.m. Entry fees are $15 early bird, $20 on race day, and $50 for a family of four. May Apalachee Golf Challenge …
Salute to the Armed Forces Fun Run/Walk Head out to Meridian Park in Loganville on Saturday, May 21, and participate in the Salute to the Armed Forces Fun Run/Walk. This is a 1.2 free fun run/walk around the lake. The fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Plan on staying for a ceremony to honor our American heroes after the event. This event is free and no registration is required. Gwinnett Touring Club Thursday Evening Ride New riders from all levels are welcome to join the Gwinnett Touring Club’s Thursday evening ride that starts at 6:45 p.m. This 21.3 mile bike ride leaves from Harbins Elementary …
Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church 5K Fun Run/Walk Grab your running shoes and head out to Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church for the 7th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. This event will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer and the HMUMC Pantry. The race starts at the church and loops around Little Mulberry Park. Registration is $20 to walk or run but if you cannot participate you can still join in as a spirit runner and donate $15 to the cause. Donations to the food pantry will be accepted on race day as well. Visit the HMUMC website here to register. Kids Fishing Derby This Saturday, May 14, grab the…
Meteor MadnessAre you a star gazer? If so this event is right up your alley. Head out to Little Mulberry Park just off of Fence Road in Dacula and enjoy the Eta Aquarids meteor shower. You need to arrive at the park on Saturday, May 7 at 3:30 a.m. to enjoy the show. Continental breakfast will be served. Call 770-614-2060 to pre-register. The cost to participate in this event is $5. Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike RaceDirty Spokes is sponsoring a nine and six hour endurance mountain bike race at Fort Yargo State Park this Saturday. You can register to participate individually or as a team online …
Bark in the Park Get outside with man (or woman’s) best friend and enjoy a day at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula. The April 30 Bark in the Park event will include agility demonstrations, contests, children’s activities and a one-mile fun run to support Relay for Life. Catch and Release Ready to wet a line? The Buford Hatchery will be open this weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hatchery pond is a catch and release only facility. The hatchery is located on Hwy. 20 just east of Cumming. Camp Gwinnett 2011 Kick off May with a day full of outdoor activities. The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will …
Night Golf Experience Who cares about the score when you play golf at night after cocktails? Chateau Elan will host a night golf experience this Saturday complete with glow-in-the-dark golf balls, flagsticks and tiki torches. Cocktails will be served at 7:30 p.m., followed by golf (and probably more cocktails) at 8 p.m. Call for 678-425-0900 ext. 41 for pricing. Dirty Spokes 5.5/2.5 Mile Trail Run Dirty Spokes will host a trail run this Saturday, April 23, at Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Road in Gainesville. The race will start near the lake before heading into the woods. Race …
