Event Description

2022 Events:

Competitive events: 5K Run and 5K Walk. More information can be found under the EVENT INFO tab. Custom trophies, made by local craftsman David Ray, will be awarded to the overall male and female 5K Run and 5K Walk winners.

Trophies will also be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers in the 5K Run, for each age division. 5K Run Age Divisions are as follows: Male and Female 14 and under (Juniors), Male and Female 15-19, Male and Female 20-29, Male and Female 30-39, Male and Female 40-49, Male and Female 50-59, and Male and Female 60 and Above (Masters).

Non-competitive events: Fun Run/Walk (One-Mile) and Virtual Run/Walk. More information can be found under the EVENT INFO tab. The first three (18 or Under) finishers in the Fun-Run will receive a "Fun-Run Basket" full of goodies. Additionally, Fun-Run Ribbons will be awarded to each Fun-Run participant. A certificate of participation/thanks will be sent to each Virtual Run/Walk participant.

NEW THIS YEAR! An "All-You-Can-Eat" Pre-Race Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday Night, October 21, at Second Baptist Church Monticello. Tickets are $10 each. This is open to anyone- not just race participants. Come join us! 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Come and Go ~ Take Out Available)

For more information contact: jwmemorialraceforlife@yahoo.com, visit our Facebook Page, or call HopePlace Monticello at (870) 460-0067.