Race Packet Pick-Up
Join us Thursday, November 21st during Fondren Unwrapped at Brent’s for a Packet Pick-up Party from 5 – 9 pm! If you can’t make it Thursday, you can pick-up your packet on Friday, November 22nd from 10am to 7pm, at Brent’s Drugs, Soda Fountain & Gifts, located in the Historic Fondren District in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center.
Race Timing
This year, we will have chip timing brought to you by Mississippi Race Timing. They use the most advanced technology and unique disposable “bib chip” numbers to help assure accurate timing. Click here to learn more about Mississippi Race Timing.
Race Day Times
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
6:30 am – Race Day Registration
7:30 am – 12k Run and 5k Run
7:31 am – 5k Walk
9 am – FREE Kids One-Mile Fun Run
Race Staging Area
The race staging area will be at the green space in Fondren next to Babalu’s Restaurant. There will be lots of fabulous food and a great area for kids to play in jump jumps.
Parking
Parking will be available behind the Duling Street Building.
Are walkers allowed in the 12k?
Ellen-
Yes, walkers are allowed. While there are no official “walker” prizes (as in the 5K) and there is a two hour time limit (~16 minute mile), we would love to have you:) And everyone pre-registered gets a cool long sleeve shirt and other neat “swag”.
Thanks for the info about the course time limit. I was wavering as a new and slow runner (~14.5/minute miles).
Kenya you will be fine:) And we will love having you!
I am coming from Franklin Co. and will not be able to pick up my packet on Friday. Is there any way that it can be picked up Saturday?
Will I be allowed to pick up my husband’s race packet when I pick up mine? Do I need to have his ID or race confirmation?
Brandy- We will be able to accommodate out-of-town folks on Saturday morning. Wow, Franklin County…that’s exciting:)
Charisse-Yes, you can pickup for your husband:) and you don’t need to bring anything.
This is a great race, put on by wonderful people for a very good cause. If you are a runner, make plans to run this race! 5k or 12k – just be a part of it!
Thanks Paul. We really appreciate the kind words:)
Can we prerigister online? If so where? if not where can we? Yhanks
Yes you can Summer (at least until Wednesday, November 17th at midnight) at
http://www.runwalkjog.com/fondren/default.htm
Can I push a stroller in the 12k run?
Yes, Jean you may! We know of a few others that will as well:)
The email we received said packet pick up is tonight. The website says tomorrow. Which day is it or are both times right?
If we have our packets, do we need to check in or anything tomorrow morning prior to the race? Or do we just need to make sure we’re on the starting line at 7:30?
Starting line with your bib attached:) See you then…
Will results be posted on this site?
Joe,
the results will be posted on http://www.mstrackclub.com/
/Thanks
I had to leave after the race. I placed 3rd in the 5k in the 45-49 age group. Can I still pick up my trophie
Mike- We had awards for the 1st place winners in each category but congratulations on your great finish.
I’d like to say what a great turnout for the 1st year and great course, food, door prizes, safety, etc;
One thing I’d like to mention though, is awards. This money is for a great cause, but, you have to budget for t-shirts (which you did) and awards “3-deep” in each category. People run for the t-shirt and awards (no matter how cheezy they may be).
–Dilbert.
Thanks for the compliments Dilbert as well as the constructive criticism. As a charity race, we certainly hope to make money for Good Samaritan but the race team also worked hard to make sure that the race was a quality event in every area (from swag, to course, to post race food, to t-shirts, to door prizes and to awards).
Regarding the awards themselves, many of the organizers are runners and racers themselves. They had a different opinion on the award situation and decided to go with a more quality award for the six overall race winners ($100 plus value from our friends at “Life is Good”) as well as one quality award for each age group (the ornament). We will certainly discuss this decision and reconsider next year. Thanks for your input.