Taste of the Community 5k Fun Run & Walk

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Purvis, Mississippi
Free–$40.00 · 5 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the first annual Taste of the Community 5K Fun Run & Walk taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Purvis, Lamar. This vibrant event not only features a 5K run and walk, perfect for participants of all fitness levels, but also celebrates local agriculture with the Black Farmers & Entrepreneurs Market. Here, you'll find fresh produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts from local Black-Owned farms and businesses, promoting health and wellness throughout the community.

Participants in the 5K run will receive a race medallion and have the chance to win prizes for the top male and female runners in both the 10-30 and 30+ age groups, with timing provided by DIVA Timing. The 5K walk is a free option that welcomes everyone to join in the festivities. After the race, enjoy live music, dance performances, food trucks, and boutique vendors, with plenty of activities for kids. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, promote healthy living, and support local businesses!

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Races

  • 5k Run with Medallion Only (No Shirt)

    Runners receive a medallion and chance to win top finisher award. Extra shirts may be available to purchase at the event but sizes are not guaranteed.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $25.00

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  • 5k Run with Shirt & Medallion

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Runners receive a medallion plus a shirt and chance to win top finisher awards. Extra shirts may be available to purchase at the event but sizes are not guaranteed.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $40.00

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  • 5k Walk Only

    Walkers are free so will not receive a medallion or shirt and will not be eligible for top finisher awards. Extra shirts may be available to purchase at the event but sizes are not guaranteed.

    9:00 AM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • 5k Walk with Shirt

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Walkers are free so will not receive a medallion and will not be eligible for top finisher awards but this option includes a race shirt. Must register by 09/07/2024 to guarantee a shirt. Extra shirts may be available to purchase at the event but sizes are not guaranteed.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $15.00

    Entries closed
  • Shirt Only (No Run or Walk)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Use this option if you only want to purchase a race shirt but will not be participating in either the 5K Run or 5K walk event.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $15.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

We are excited to announce the first annual TASTE OF THE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET AND 5K FUN RUN OR WALK EVENT IN PURVIS, MS to celebrate community, health and support local agriculture.



In addition to the 5K RUN & WALK, activities include the Black Farmers & Entrepreneurs Market with fresh produce, artisanal goods and unique crafts from local Black-Owned farms and businesses to promote health and wellness in our community.



THE 5K RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE MEDALLION AND PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP MALE & TOP FEMALE RUNNERS FOR THE 10-30 AGE GROUP AND THE 30+ AGE GROUP. TIMING FOR THE 5K RUN WILL BE BY DIVA TIMING.



THE 5K WALK IS FREE AND WILL NOT INCLUDE MEDALLIONS OR AWARDS.

T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST DURING REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. SHIRTS ORDERED AFTER SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 MAY NEED TO BE PICKED UP AFTER RACE DAY. EXTRA SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE EVENT BUT SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED.



Join us after the race for live music, dance performances, entertainment, food trucks, boutique vendors, raffle items, door prizes and a kids corner with fun activities.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR OR SPONSOR, CONTACT CHAD YOUNG AT 601-467-6369 OR DEBORAH CARTER FERRELL AT 601-9530-5186.



This event is sponsored by The Concerned Citizens for the Betterment of Lamar County.

Location

424 Martin Luther King Dr, Purvis, 39475, MS, United States

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