Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the 11th Annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025! This exciting event will take place at Hoover's Veterans Park in Birmingham, Shelby, starting at 9:00 a.m. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K race, with registration prices ranging from $20 to $30 depending on when you sign up. This year, the event promises to be packed with activities for the whole family, including free popcorn, cotton candy, and a DJ to keep the energy high.
Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Judy M. Merritt, the first female president of an Alabama college, whose vision and leadership have made a lasting impact on the community. Proceeds from the race will directly support scholarships for Jefferson State Community College students in need, making your participation even more meaningful. Plus, there will be medals awarded for the top finishers in various age categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant day filled with laughter and camaraderie!
Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Judy M. Merritt, the first female president of an Alabama college, whose vision and leadership have made a lasting impact on the community. Proceeds from the race will directly support scholarships for Jefferson State Community College students in need, making your participation even more meaningful. Plus, there will be medals awarded for the top finishers in various age categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant day filled with laughter and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
THE 11TH ANNUAL #JUDY5K WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH! *THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT AND WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. WE ARE MONITORING THE WEATHER FOR PARTICIPANT SAFETY.*
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, FACE PAINTING, AND MORE!
The annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K is held in honor of Jefferson State Community Colleges 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 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
PRICE:
5K - $20 if registered before February 15; $25 if registered February 15 - March 15; $30 if registered on March 15 (day of race)
_$15 for College Students and Ages 18 and under - Use Code STUDENT at Checkout_
_OUT OF STATE BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT? WANT TO SLEEP IN ON RACE DAY? JUST WANT THE T-SHIRT? CHOOSE THE SLEEP IN 5K / VIRTUAL CHALLENGE!_
Price: Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge - $15
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 15TH).
LOCATION:
Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
PACKET PICK UP:
THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. AND FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH 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.
HTTPS://WWW.JEFFERSONSTATE.EDU/5K/ [https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/5k/]
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, FACE PAINTING, AND MORE!
The annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K is held in honor of Jefferson State Community Colleges 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 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
PRICE:
5K - $20 if registered before February 15; $25 if registered February 15 - March 15; $30 if registered on March 15 (day of race)
_$15 for College Students and Ages 18 and under - Use Code STUDENT at Checkout_
_OUT OF STATE BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT? WANT TO SLEEP IN ON RACE DAY? JUST WANT THE T-SHIRT? CHOOSE THE SLEEP IN 5K / VIRTUAL CHALLENGE!_
Price: Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge - $15
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 15TH).
LOCATION:
Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
PACKET PICK UP:
THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. AND FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH 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.
HTTPS://WWW.JEFFERSONSTATE.EDU/5K/ [https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/5k/]
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Sleep in 5k! / Virtual Challenge
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Race T-Shirt
$16.90
CLOSEDOut of state but still want to support? Want to sleep in on race day? Just want the T-shirt? Not a runner? For $15.00, you can still participate and support a great cause while doing it!
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