Sgt Thomas E Larner Memorial 5k
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Staunton, Virginia
$22.20–$38.10 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Sgt Thomas E Larner Memorial 5k on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the heart of Staunton, Virginia. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 15th and final year of this inspiring event, honoring the legacy of Tom Larner, a beloved husband, father, and friend who bravely faced his battle with cancer. The race kicks off in front of 1 Mill Street, leading participants on a scenic course through the vibrant streets of Downtown Staunton. Runners will navigate a beautiful 5k route, turning onto Johnson Street and Lewis Street, before making their way back to the finish line.
This heartfelt event not only commemorates Tom's courageous journey but also brings the community together for a day filled with positivity and encouragement. All participants will receive a finisher's medal and a race t-shirt (while supplies last), along with the chance to win exciting prizes drawn on race day. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate life, resilience, and community spirit. Come out and help us make this final event truly special!
This heartfelt event not only commemorates Tom's courageous journey but also brings the community together for a day filled with positivity and encouragement. All participants will receive a finisher's medal and a race t-shirt (while supplies last), along with the chance to win exciting prizes drawn on race day. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate life, resilience, and community spirit. Come out and help us make this final event truly special!
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Races
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Student 5k Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
This event is reserved for participants ages 17 and under.
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$22.20
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
THIS IS OUR 15TH AND FINAL YEAR! PLEASE COME OUT AND HELP US MAKE IT A SPECIAL DAY!
On January 24, 2008, Tom was diagnosed with cancerous lesions in his liver. After further tests, the final diagnosis was Stage 4 metastatic Colon Cancer. Tom was determined from the day of diagnosis that he would fight until the end, and that he did.
Tom endured many rounds of chemotherapy treatments, removal of part of his liver, and the many side-effects that accompany cancer treatments. His treatments continued almost non-stop for nearly two years, but there was never a day that Tom complained.
Tom endured any and all side-effects with dignity, with the hope for a cure, and with the hope for another day with his family and friends. Tom worked full-time at the Staunton Police Department, missing work only for treatments or doctors appointments.
Tom was a wonderful husband, father, and friend, and maintained a very close and involved relationship with his family and friends. Tom kept his smile and his good nature about him until the end. Tom was and will always be an inspiration and hero to those who knew him and to those lives he touched with his inspirational and courageous journey.
This is our 15th and final year, please come out and help us make it a special day!
The race starts and ends in front of 1 Mill Street in Downtown Staunton. The course turns west onto Johnson Street, then north onto Lewis Street, east on N Augusta Street and Edgewood Drive. The 5k course will turn right onto Edgewood Drive and continue straight onto Statler Blvd before turning south on Commerce Road to head back to the finish line. The complete route is posted on Facebook, MapMyRun.com, and at the race check in.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL, A RACE T-SHIRT (WHILE SUPPLY'S LAST), AND AUTOMATIC ENTRY FOR PRIZES TO BE DRAWN ON RACE DAY.
On January 24, 2008, Tom was diagnosed with cancerous lesions in his liver. After further tests, the final diagnosis was Stage 4 metastatic Colon Cancer. Tom was determined from the day of diagnosis that he would fight until the end, and that he did.
Tom endured many rounds of chemotherapy treatments, removal of part of his liver, and the many side-effects that accompany cancer treatments. His treatments continued almost non-stop for nearly two years, but there was never a day that Tom complained.
Tom endured any and all side-effects with dignity, with the hope for a cure, and with the hope for another day with his family and friends. Tom worked full-time at the Staunton Police Department, missing work only for treatments or doctors appointments.
Tom was a wonderful husband, father, and friend, and maintained a very close and involved relationship with his family and friends. Tom kept his smile and his good nature about him until the end. Tom was and will always be an inspiration and hero to those who knew him and to those lives he touched with his inspirational and courageous journey.
This is our 15th and final year, please come out and help us make it a special day!
The race starts and ends in front of 1 Mill Street in Downtown Staunton. The course turns west onto Johnson Street, then north onto Lewis Street, east on N Augusta Street and Edgewood Drive. The 5k course will turn right onto Edgewood Drive and continue straight onto Statler Blvd before turning south on Commerce Road to head back to the finish line. The complete route is posted on Facebook, MapMyRun.com, and at the race check in.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL, A RACE T-SHIRT (WHILE SUPPLY'S LAST), AND AUTOMATIC ENTRY FOR PRIZES TO BE DRAWN ON RACE DAY.
Location
1 Mill Street, Staunton, 24401, VA, United States
Sgt Thomas E Larner Memorial 5k
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