Jeff McGowan Memorial Virtual 5k
Tuesday, August 1 – Thursday, August 17, 2023
Past event
12:00 AM EDT (midnight)
Columbus, Ohio
$23.00 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the celebration of life and camaraderie at the 10th Annual Jeff McGowan Memorial Virtual 5K, taking place from August 1 to August 17, 2023, in Columbus, Franklin. This exciting virtual event invites participants to run or walk a 5K or a 1-mile trek on their favorite courses, allowing you to honor the memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey from anywhere. For just $20, you will receive an Irish-themed race t-shirt delivered right to your door, along with two free issues of RUNOHIO, making this a fantastic way to participate in a meaningful event while enjoying some great perks.
This year's race commemorates both Jeff and Mark, whose names will be featured on the back of the shirts. As you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, you'll be joining a community of supporters who cherish the legacies of these two remarkable individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause and contribute to the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Every step you take in this virtual race helps keep their memory alive!
This year's race commemorates both Jeff and Mark, whose names will be featured on the back of the shirts. As you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, you'll be joining a community of supporters who cherish the legacies of these two remarkable individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause and contribute to the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Every step you take in this virtual race helps keep their memory alive!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk - VIRTUAL
VirtualIncl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedTuesday, Aug 1, 2023
$23.00
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1 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL
VirtualIncl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedTuesday, Aug 1, 2023
$23.00
Organiser's description
_JOIN IN FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL JEFF MCGOWAN MEMORIAL VIRTUAL 5K
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Participate in the 10th anniversary of this downtown classic race virtually, wherever you are. Celebrate the memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey with a virtual 5K or 1-mile trek on your favorite course. For your $20 entry fee, you will be mailed an Irish-themed Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K t-shirt and will receive two free issues of RUNOHIO. Your race shirt will be mailed to you as soon as we print them or by the end of August. Your support is greatly appreciated.
This years race will again honor Mark Dempsey as his name as well as Jeffs name will be on the back of the race t-shirts. Mark was president of the Columbus Shamrock Club in 2008 where Mark and Jeff first met. Mark died unexpectedly on January 10, 2020.
REMEMBERING JEFF AND MARK
"When Mark Dempsey opened Dempsey's Food & Spirits http://www.dempseysdowntown.com in March 2012, Jeff McGowan was one of his first friends to enjoy a pint of Guinness and take part in the raucous Irish celebration that year. After Jeff passed away Mark made it a point to always have a few of the Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K race pint glasses on hand at Dempsey's for Jeff's family and many friends who stopped in to raise a pint in honor of him. Mark passed away in January but we'd like to think he and Jeff are raising a pint in honor of all the participants in this year's race." - Megan Dempsey, Mark's wife.
Jeff McGowan unexpectedly died on May 26, 2012. Jeff was an active member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus. A 1983 graduate of Circleville High School and a 1990 graduate of Ohio University, Jeff set school records at Circleville High School in the 2.5 mile and 5km cross country events as well as in the 800 meters, 1600 meters and 3200 meters. His senior year Jeff placed 3rd in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Cross Country Championships and was second in the 800 meters and 1600 meters at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships.
You can donate to the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund during your registration or by clicking here https://runsignup.com/jeffmcgowan5k/donate.
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Participate in the 10th anniversary of this downtown classic race virtually, wherever you are. Celebrate the memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey with a virtual 5K or 1-mile trek on your favorite course. For your $20 entry fee, you will be mailed an Irish-themed Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K t-shirt and will receive two free issues of RUNOHIO. Your race shirt will be mailed to you as soon as we print them or by the end of August. Your support is greatly appreciated.
This years race will again honor Mark Dempsey as his name as well as Jeffs name will be on the back of the race t-shirts. Mark was president of the Columbus Shamrock Club in 2008 where Mark and Jeff first met. Mark died unexpectedly on January 10, 2020.
REMEMBERING JEFF AND MARK
"When Mark Dempsey opened Dempsey's Food & Spirits http://www.dempseysdowntown.com in March 2012, Jeff McGowan was one of his first friends to enjoy a pint of Guinness and take part in the raucous Irish celebration that year. After Jeff passed away Mark made it a point to always have a few of the Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K race pint glasses on hand at Dempsey's for Jeff's family and many friends who stopped in to raise a pint in honor of him. Mark passed away in January but we'd like to think he and Jeff are raising a pint in honor of all the participants in this year's race." - Megan Dempsey, Mark's wife.
Jeff McGowan unexpectedly died on May 26, 2012. Jeff was an active member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus. A 1983 graduate of Circleville High School and a 1990 graduate of Ohio University, Jeff set school records at Circleville High School in the 2.5 mile and 5km cross country events as well as in the 800 meters, 1600 meters and 3200 meters. His senior year Jeff placed 3rd in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Cross Country Championships and was second in the 800 meters and 1600 meters at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships.
You can donate to the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund during your registration or by clicking here https://runsignup.com/jeffmcgowan5k/donate.
Location
400 W Whittier St, Columbus, 43215, OH, United States
Jeff McGowan Memorial Virtual 5k
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