Event Description
***REGISTRATION FOR THE MEL WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5K ONSITE RACE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED WHILE WE DETERMINE THE WAY AHEAD FOR HOLDING THE RACE.***
JIM DARE, MWMS 5K RACE DIRECTOR
DO EXPECT VENUE MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS CHANGES TO SAME DAY REGISTRATION, PACKET PICKUP, START LINE/CORRALS, HYDRATION STOPS, FINISH LINE AND AFTER PARTY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FOOD/REFRESHMENTS.
YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DETAILS WITH YOUR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (VIA EMAIL) SHORTLY BEFORE EACH EVENT.
WE INTEND TO COMPLY WITH ALL GOVERNMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND RRCA BEST PRACTICES.
WE ALSO HAVE VIRTUAL OPTIONS AND YOU MAY CHANGE FROM THE ONSITE RACE TO A VIRTUAL OPTION.
YOU CAN SWITCH YOUR MWM 5K ENTRY FROM ONSITE TO A VIRTUAL RACE ON YOUR OWN.
HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO DO SO:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
If you need assistance, please contact Angelo Celesia at coach@tidewaterstriders.com
Mel Williams Memorial Scholarship 5K.
On line registration closes at 6 PM the Friday prior to the event. Race day registration starts at 2PM.
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER!
Basic registration is a $25 contribution to the Mel Williams Scholarship Fund and provides an accurate timed 5K race with refreshments, music, and one raffle ticket for great raffle prizes. You must be present to win any raffle prizes. Additional contributions to the scholarship fund gets you additional raffle tickets.
***Tidewater Strider members receive a $5.00 discount through 11:59 pm on September 1, 2020***
We now have more than $7,000 in raffle prizes to give away on race day: Entries to marathons, 1/2 marathons, 10 Milers and other races. Memberships to the YMCA, fitness consultations, and personal training sessions. Numerous gift certificates for restaurants, retail establishments and other services!
THERE IS A $3.00 PER PERSON FEE TO ENTER THE BOTANICAL GARDENS for this event.
IF ARE YOU RUNNING THE MWM VIRTUAL 5K
Instructions are here on how to PRINT or Share your Virtual Bib. Your Name and Bib Number will automatically populate:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-pre-race-bib
Instructions are here on how to post your results:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
If you need assistance, please contact Angelo Celesia at coach@tidewaterstriders.com
Volunteers needed - Not running but attending. Use this Volunteer link to help out at each or any of these events: Volunteer Mel Williams Memorial Scholarship 5K
