IMPORTANT...RESCHEDULED TO THE FALL 2025. DATE - TBD

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Americus, Georgia
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Last chance to enter

Race day is fast approaching

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the 3rd Annual Big Marsh 5K and Fun Run, set to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in beautiful Americus, Sumter! This vibrant event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, and participants of all ages and athletic abilities. Join us as we honor the memory of Marshall Welch, a beloved figure in the Americus community, while raising funds for the Southland Academy General Scholarship Fund.

Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere filled with family-friendly activities following the race, including a giant bounce house, thrilling games like Giant Jenga and Giant Connect Four, and delicious treats such as cotton candy and popcorn available for purchase. Early registration is just $30 until March 31st, after which it will be $35, and all pre-registered runners will receive a guaranteed T-shirt. Plus, compete for a chance to win cash prizes of $200 for the Overall Male and Female winners, and $100 for the Overall Male and Female Masters winners (ages 40 and over). Come join us for a fantastic day that promotes health, wellness, and a strong sense of communityβ€”all while making a meaningful contribution to

Organiser's Description

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Big Marsh 5K and Fun Run Race to be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at Southland Academy. Runners, Joggers, Walkers, and individuals of all ages and athletic abilities are welcome to participate. The race is held in memory of Marshall Welch, from Americus, GA and proceeds will help fund the Southland Academy General Scholarship.



After the race, Southland Academy will host a fun-filled family event, where kids can play for _FREE_. They can jump on the the huge bounce house, challenge each other to a game of Giant Jenga or Giant Connect Four, or just throw a football around; the fun is up to you. There will also be cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, drinks, and food available for purchase _(LIKE THE MASTERS, WE'LL KEEP OUR CONCESSIONS AFFORDABLE!)_



Early registration cost will be $30 through Sunday, March 31st. Beginning Monday, April 1 through race day, the registration price increases to $35. T-Shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners.



There will be a_ $200 CASH PRIZE _for the Overall Male and Overall Female winners. In addition, there will be a _$100 CASH PRIZE_ to the Overall Male Masters and Overall Female Masters winners. The Master's age group is defined as anyone over 40 years of age.




ABOUT MARSHALL WELCH:
Marshall embodied what we consider to be a great person. If you knew Marshall, you knew that he was a gentle giant with a great smile and a tender heart. He always had a kind word and a soothing presence about him. You were also never far from a joke when Marshall was around. He would turn a gathering into an event by just being there. He was well-known in the Americus community not only as an amazing nurse but a huge supporter of Southland Academy and Georgia Southwestern Nursing School. He was an avid runner and golfer, who also loved volunteering and most importantly, helping others. If we can find it within ourselves to exhibit more of the behaviors that Marshall lived by, we would all be better than we are today. Again, please come run with us to help honor the memory of Marshall Welch and help raise money for the Southland Academy General Scholarship Fund.





GOALS:

There are three main goals of the Big Marsh 5K and Fun Run:
1) Proceeds from the race will benefit Southland Academy's General Scholarship Fund
2) To promote health and wellness
3) To grow a sense of community





Southland Academy is a private school located in Americus that prepares its students with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, various STEM classes, Arts programs, and athletic teams. Southland Academy's mission is to provide a firm foundation on which each student can build a strong mind, body, and spirit. Chartered in 1966 Southland has a rich history of accomplishments. Southland serves a multi-county area and attracts families who want their children to have the opportunity to achieve, learn to the best of their ability, and be challenged to perform.





_During the Sign Up process, there will be a Donation window. If you do not wish to donate, please hit the CONTINUE button, leave the amount as $0.00, and you will be taken to the Check Out screen. If you do not want to run, you can still donate to this wonderful cause._



_All athletes registered before race day are guaranteed a race shirt. On race day, shirts will be available but will be on a first come basis._





_*PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AND WILL FUND SOUTHLAND'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM DEFRAYS SOME OF THE COST FOR STUDENTS, WHICH FREES THEM TO FOCUS ON A QUALITY EDUCATION. _

Races

  • The Big Marsh 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (9:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Registration will start at 7:30 am where athletes will obtain their timing chip and race bib. Race day registration is also available to those who do not wish to pre-register. T-shirts for race day registrants will be on a first come basis. Please bring photo id. At approximately 9:15am, the 5K will begin. The race will start on Southland Road and finish in the main parking lot at Southland Academy. The 5K will be a chipped race with the race results available as you finish the run on display. You can see your results on a viewing monitor at the Finish Line. A video of you finishing the race will be taken and photos will be posted shortly after the race. Copy and paste this link to the address bar to see the race course: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1774453 All athletes registered before April 9th are guaranteed a race shirt. Shirts will be available on a first come basis for athletes registering on April 10th through race day, During the Sign Up process, there will be a Donation window. If you do not wish to donate, please hit the CONTINUE button, leave the amount as $0.00, and you will be taken to the Check Out screen *Please remember that all donations are tax-deductible and will fund two scholarship programs. These programs defray some of cost for students, which frees them to focus on a quality education.
  • Fun Run (2 Laps on Southland's Track)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Registration will start at 7:30 am where athletes will obtain their timing chip and race bib. Race day registration is also available to those who do not wish to pre-register. T-shirts for race day registrants will be on a first come basis. Please bring photo id, if possible. Beginning at 8:30am, the Fun Run will start and consist of 2 laps around the track at Southland Academy. All athletes registered before race day are guaranteed a race shirt. On race day, shirts will be available but will be on a first come basis. During the Sign Up process, there will be a Donation window. If you do not wish to donate, please hit the CONTINUE button, leave the amount as $0.00, and you will be taken to the Check Out screen *Please remember that all donations are tax-deductible and will fund two scholarship programs. These programs defray some of cost for students, which frees them to focus on a quality education.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

123 Southland Rd, Americus, 31709, GA, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Apr 26, 2025

$32.80