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ATLANTA HAWKS AND TRACK CLUB HOST THE FIFTH ANNUAL ATLANTA HAWKS FAST BREAK 5K PRESENTED BY SHARECARE ON SATURDAY, FEB. 9 First 1,500 Registrants Will Receive a Limited-Edition Hat and All Racers to Receive a Black Long-Sleeved Mizuno Shirt.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Atlanta Track Club have come together for the fifth annual Atlanta Hawks Fast Break 5K presented by Sharecare. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in and around State Farm Arena with the fun beginning at 6:30 a.m., followed by the race at 8:00 a.m. The first 1,500 registrants will be given a limited-edition Hawks-branded hat, and each runner will receive a commemorative long-sleeved Mizuno shirt and have the opportunity to take photos on the court at State Farm Arena.

“We are proud to partner once again with the Atlanta Hawks as they celebrate 50 years of being true to Atlanta,” said Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club's Executive Director. “We hope the Atlanta Hawks Fast Break 5K presented by Sharecare gives runners and walkers a chance to celebrate health and fitness, cheer on the Hawks and record a qualifying time for another Atlanta sports tradition marking its 50th year, the AJC .”

Sharecare, the official jersey patch partner for the Atlanta Hawks, will be present to award prizes, offer post-race refreshments and encourage attendees to take a step toward healthier living by taking the RealAge test, the personalized health risk assessment available exclusively from Sharecare.

“The Fast Break 5K has become an exciting tradition in Atlanta, and we are honored to cheer for the participants – just like we cheer for our favorite basketball team – as proud partners in their health journeys,” said Dawn Whaley, president of Sharecare. “We wish everyone luck in the race and are looking forward to another fun day rallying our community around their health with the Atlanta Hawks.”

Participants will also receive a $20 Hawks ticket voucher that can be applied toward select home games during the team’s 50th season. All enthusiasts – from seasoned runners to light walkers – are encouraged to participate and enjoy festivities on the arena concourse as Harry the Hawk, the ATL Dancers and the rest of the Hawks Entertainment crew rally to support them.

The 5K will culminate with a celebratory ceremony that will feature commemorative awards for top finishers. Special recognition will also be given based on age groups ranging from children under age 10 to adults age 90 and older. Advanced registration is now open to participants ages 8 and up for $40, or participants can register on race day for $50. Free parking is included for all runners.

For more details and to sign up for the Atlanta Hawks Fast Break 5K presented by Sharecare, visit www.hawks.com/5K.

To join the Sharecare Movement and take control of your health and wellbeing, download the Sharecare app for free on the App Store or Google Play.

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About The Atlanta Hawks With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena remain committed to making Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks made the postseason in 10 consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2018-19 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter and Instagram @ATLHawks.

About Atlanta Track Club Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta , PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.

About Sharecare Sharecare is the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place. The Sharecare platform provides each person – no matter where they are in their health journey – with a comprehensive and personalized health profile where they can dynamically and easily connect to the information, evidence-based programs and health professionals they need to live their healthiest, happiest and most productive lives. In addition to providing individual consumers with direct access to award-winning and innovative frictionless technologies, scientifically validated clinical protocols and best-in-class coaching tools, Sharecare also helps providers, employers and health plans effectively scale outcomes- based health and wellness solutions across their entire populations. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.

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