Jefferson Lions Club Lucky 5k and Fun Run

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Past event
9:10 AM CDT
Jefferson, Texas
$22.20–$32.80 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the inaugural Jefferson Lions Club Lucky 5K and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in the charming town of Jefferson, Marion. This vibrant event features a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque streets of downtown Jefferson and the historic district, providing a perfect backdrop for runners and walkers alike. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM for the 5K and 8:10 AM for the Fun Run, with participants of all ages encouraged to join in on the fun!

Runners will enjoy chip timing, race bibs, a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a swag bag filled with goodies. Top male and female finishers will each receive a $100 prize, with awards presented for the top three finishers in multiple age categories. Not a runner? No worries! The Fun Run offers a relaxed course around the courthouse, welcoming participants of all abilities. After the race, take advantage of Jefferson's many attractions, including local specialty shops, award-winning restaurants, museums, and even a riverboat tour. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community spirit and fun in Jefferson!

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Races

  • Lucky 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Chip timed

    9:00 AM CDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed
  • Fun Run (Adults, age 12+)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    All ages are welcome to walk, jog, roll, or stroll!

    9:10 AM CDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed
  • Fun Run (Kids, ages 0 - 11)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    All ages are welcome to walk, jog, roll, or stroll!

    9:10 AM CDT

    $22.20

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE INAUGURAL JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB LUCKY 5K AND FUN RUN WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023.

YOU WILL ENJOY THIS COURSE AS IT WINDS THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON AND THE HOMES OF THE HISTORICAL DISTRICT. COME ON OVER FOR THE RACE, THEN SPEND THE DAY IN JEFFERSON VISITING THE MANY SPECIALTY SHOPS AND LOCAL AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS. FUN FOR THE FAMILY INCLUDES MUSEUMS, A RIVER BOAT TOUR, A FUDGE STORE, 2 DRIVE-THROUGH SAFARI PARKS, A SPLATTER ROOM, RIVERFRONT BOARDWALK, AN OLD-FASHIONED GENERAL STORE, SPECIALTY SHOPS, HOME TOURS, AND MORE!

5K: THE 5K WILL INCLUDE CHIP TIMING, RACE BIBS, RACE T-SHIRT, FINISHER'S MEDAL, AND A SWAG BAG. $100 PRIZE TO TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER. 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

AWARDS PRESENTATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING.

FUN RUN: NOT A RUNNER? NO WORRIES! YOU CAN WALK THE FUN RUN COURSE AROUND THE BLOCK BY THE COURTHOUSE. ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE. ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE! THE RACE REGISTRATION AND FINISH LINE ARE LOCATED AT THE PARKING LOT OF THE MARION COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JEFFERSON, TEXAS.



_*NOTE: ENTRANTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE WITH ANIMALS._



5K RACE TIME: 8:00 A.M.

FUN RUN RACE TIME: 8:10 A.M.

Race Address: 114 W. Austin St., Jefferson, Texas 75657



PACKET PICKUP HOURS:

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023

10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

MARION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

111 E. AUSTIN ST., JEFFERSON, TEXAS 75657



RACE MORNING, MARCH 18TH: PACKET PICKUP AT RACE SITE 6:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M.



RACE PROCEEDS FUND THE MANY WORTHWHILE JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY: SCHOLARSHIP FUND, TEXAS LIONS CAMP, DISASTER RELIEF, EYE EXAMS, EYE GLASSES, AND MORE.

Location

114 W. Austin St., Jefferson, 75657, TX, United States

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