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Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K
Birmingham, AL
City Location
Jefferson County
Shelby County
Mar 16, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
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    The 10th Annual #Judy5K will be held on Saturday, March 16th! 

    Run, Walk, or Sleep In to support our great students, as all proceeds from this race go to scholarships for JSCC students in need.

    All are invited to enjoy fun activities including free popcorn, cotton candy, and other tasty treats! PLUS a DJ, inflatables, face painting, and more!

    The annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K is held in honor of Jefferson State Community College’s former president Dr. Judy M. Merritt.  Serving as President for 35 years, she was the first female president of an Alabama college; her leadership and vision were unparalleled. Judy, as she preferred to be called, embodied the spirit of Jefferson State and our mission to serve all in our community. “While the dream for many has been achieved, the fight for pathways to education, equality, and inclusion continues.”  ~ Judy M. Merritt

    Medals will be awarded as follows:

    • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Top Male & Female Overall
    • Top male and female runners in the following categories:
      12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

    Date: March 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
    Price: Virtual Challenge/Sleep In 5k - $15

    Price: 5K - $20 if registered before February 16; $25 if registered February 16 - March 16; $30 if registered on March 16 (day of race)

    $15 for College Students and Ages 18 and under - Use Code STUDENT at Checkout


    5K participants and Virtual Challenge/Sleep In 5K participants will receive a swag bag, including the race day shirt (*T-Shirt - only guaranteed if registered before February 16th).

    Location: Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL  35242

    Packet Pick Up: Thursday, March 14th between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 15th between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Packet pickup is in the lobby of the Judy M. Merritt Health Science building on JSCC's Shelby-Hoover campus, located across from Veterans Park at the corner of Valleydale Road and Jaguar Drive.

    Packets will also be available for pickup on race day, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Park Pavillion. All runners should be checked in by 8:30 a.m.

    Award Ceremony: Winners will be announced, and medals awarded around 10:30 a.m. on the pavilion stage.

    Questions?  Visit https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/5k/ or email jennifer.booth@jeffersonstate.edu.

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