Run For Niger
Friday, May 31, 2024
Past event
7:00 PM CDT
Muskogee, Oklahoma
$22.20–$32.80 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the 9th annual Run For Niger on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Muskogee! This exciting event will take place at First Baptist Church, kicking off with registration and packet pickup at 5:00 PM, followed by the 5K race at 6:00 PM and a 1 Mile Fun Run shortly thereafter. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a great time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone!
Participants can choose between a newly re-certified USATF 5K course or the 1 Mile Fun Run, with medals awarded across various age groups and large trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers. Plus, be sure to bring the kids along for a family-friendly atmosphere, complete with an inflatable for their enjoyment! With proceeds benefiting Living Water Ministry for Niger and their Agro-Gospel Project, this event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while having fun—sign up before May 20th to guarantee your event t-shirt!
Participants can choose between a newly re-certified USATF 5K course or the 1 Mile Fun Run, with medals awarded across various age groups and large trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers. Plus, be sure to bring the kids along for a family-friendly atmosphere, complete with an inflatable for their enjoyment! With proceeds benefiting Living Water Ministry for Niger and their Agro-Gospel Project, this event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while having fun—sign up before May 20th to guarantee your event t-shirt!
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Races
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Adult 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$32.80
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Adult Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$27.50
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5k - 18 and Under
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$27.50
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Fun Run - 18 and Under
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
RACE DETAILS: THE 9TH RUNNING OF THE RUN FOR NIGER 5K AND 1 MILE FUN WILL BE ON FRIDAY, MAY 31ST AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MUSKOGEE. THE RACE WILL START AT 6:00 PM WITH REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP STARTING AT 5:00 PM IN THE CHURCH GYM (CLC).
MEDALS AND TROPHIES: PROVIDED BY I:40 AWARDS AND ENGRAVING. MEDALS AWARDED TO USATF 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS STARTING WITH 8 AND UNDER, 9 TO 12, 13 TO 15, 16 TO 19, AND THEN EVERY 5 YEARS TO 70 AND OVER. LARGE TROPHIES FOR THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 FUN RUNNERS ALSO RECEIVE MEDALS.
T-SHIRTS: PROVIDED BY I:40 PRINT & APPAREL. SIGN UP BEFORE MAY 20TH TO GET A GUARANTEED EVENT T-SHIRT. SHIRTS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR SIGN UPS AFTER 5/20 AND FOR RACE DAY SIGN UPS.
INFLATABLE: THIS WILL BE A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WITH AN INFLATABLE FOR KIDS ON THE LAWN IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH WERE THE RUN STARTS AND FINISHES. PLEASE BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
FINISH LINE BURGERS: INCLUDED FOR RUNNERS AND FOR SALE FOR $6 FOR FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS.
- 5K COURSE: THE 5K WILL BE RUN NEWLY RE-CERTIFIED USATF COURSE. CHECK BACK SOON FOR COURSE MAP.
- PRE-REGISTRATION COST:
ADULT 5K IS $25 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $30 AFTER APRIL 24TH, AND $35 ON RACE DAY.
UNDER 18 5K IS $20 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $25 AFTER APRIL 24TH, AND $30 ON RACE DAY.
ADULT 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS $20 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $25 AFTER APRIL 8TH, AND $30 ON RACE DAY
UNDER 18 MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS $15 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $20 AFTER APRIL 8TH, AND $25 ON RACE DAY
- RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICKUP: AT 5:00 PM IN THE CLC (CHURCH GYM)
- EVENT START TIMES: 5K AT 6:00 PM AND 1 MILE FUN RUN JUST A FEW MINUTES LATER
- PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE: ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER'S NEW AGRO GOSPEL PROJECT LAUNCHED IN LATE 2022. THE AGRO-GOSPEL FARM IS A 12 ACRE FARM THAT IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH PEOPLE THAT COME TO THE FARM SUROUNDING AREAS TO GROW CROPS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
ABOUT LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER: RUN FOR NIGER SUPPORTS LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER (LWMN), WHICH IS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO THE PEOPLE OF THE WESTERN AFRICAN COUNTRY OF NIGER. STARTED BY DELORES DILLARD IN 2007, LWMN HAS HELPED BUILD FIVE CHURCHES, PROVIDES CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, SUPPLY CLEAN DRINKING WATER, ASSIST MOTHERS IN PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILIES, AND HAS SPREAD THE GOSPEL TO THOUSANDS.
MEDALS AND TROPHIES: PROVIDED BY I:40 AWARDS AND ENGRAVING. MEDALS AWARDED TO USATF 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS STARTING WITH 8 AND UNDER, 9 TO 12, 13 TO 15, 16 TO 19, AND THEN EVERY 5 YEARS TO 70 AND OVER. LARGE TROPHIES FOR THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 FUN RUNNERS ALSO RECEIVE MEDALS.
T-SHIRTS: PROVIDED BY I:40 PRINT & APPAREL. SIGN UP BEFORE MAY 20TH TO GET A GUARANTEED EVENT T-SHIRT. SHIRTS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR SIGN UPS AFTER 5/20 AND FOR RACE DAY SIGN UPS.
INFLATABLE: THIS WILL BE A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WITH AN INFLATABLE FOR KIDS ON THE LAWN IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH WERE THE RUN STARTS AND FINISHES. PLEASE BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
FINISH LINE BURGERS: INCLUDED FOR RUNNERS AND FOR SALE FOR $6 FOR FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS.
- 5K COURSE: THE 5K WILL BE RUN NEWLY RE-CERTIFIED USATF COURSE. CHECK BACK SOON FOR COURSE MAP.
- PRE-REGISTRATION COST:
ADULT 5K IS $25 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $30 AFTER APRIL 24TH, AND $35 ON RACE DAY.
UNDER 18 5K IS $20 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $25 AFTER APRIL 24TH, AND $30 ON RACE DAY.
ADULT 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS $20 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $25 AFTER APRIL 8TH, AND $30 ON RACE DAY
UNDER 18 MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS $15 BEFORE APRIL 24TH, $20 AFTER APRIL 8TH, AND $25 ON RACE DAY
- RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICKUP: AT 5:00 PM IN THE CLC (CHURCH GYM)
- EVENT START TIMES: 5K AT 6:00 PM AND 1 MILE FUN RUN JUST A FEW MINUTES LATER
- PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE: ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER'S NEW AGRO GOSPEL PROJECT LAUNCHED IN LATE 2022. THE AGRO-GOSPEL FARM IS A 12 ACRE FARM THAT IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH PEOPLE THAT COME TO THE FARM SUROUNDING AREAS TO GROW CROPS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
ABOUT LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER: RUN FOR NIGER SUPPORTS LIVING WATER MINISTRY FOR NIGER (LWMN), WHICH IS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO THE PEOPLE OF THE WESTERN AFRICAN COUNTRY OF NIGER. STARTED BY DELORES DILLARD IN 2007, LWMN HAS HELPED BUILD FIVE CHURCHES, PROVIDES CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, SUPPLY CLEAN DRINKING WATER, ASSIST MOTHERS IN PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILIES, AND HAS SPREAD THE GOSPEL TO THOUSANDS.
Location
Muskogee First Baptist Church, 111 S 7th St, Muskogee, 74401, OK, United States
Run For Niger
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