RaceMob

Memorial Day 5K/10K

Starts Monday May 30th, 2022

Marietta, GA

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Description

In honor of our Military come out & join us Memorial Day!


This is the First of our 3 Patriotic Series.

It's time for our Patriotic Series!  Join us for our annual Memorial Day 5K/10K and 15K!

 

New for 2022, we're adding a 15K distance!

Memorial Day is about remembering the soldiers who died while on Active Duty in the Military. In their honor, we are offering all Active and Retired Military a *Complimentary race (5K, 10K or 15K)" on May 30, 2022.  Come join us and pay tribute to those that have served & continue to serve & protect our country!

 

We start at 7:30 AM in Marietta with an amazing crowd full of energy.  Scenic course, Finisher Medals, awesome race shirts, & Awards for the Top 3 Overalls, Top 3 Masters Overalls, Top 3 Grand Master Overalls, Top 3 Senior Master Overalls, and Top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.

 

Join us for all three Patriotic races to complete your Patriotic Medal Series!

Event details and schedule

Sponsors

Be a Sponsor & contact us today!

[email protected]

 

 

Entry Fee & Registration

Preview Pricing (ends 2/12)

  • 5K:  $30
  • 10K:  $35
  • 15K:  $40
  • MILITARY 5K:  FREE*
  • MILITARY 10K:  FREE*
  • MILITARY 15K:  FREE*
  • Wheelchair 5K:  $30  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Wheelchair 10K:  $35  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Virtual 5K:  $40
  • Virtual 10K:  $45
  • Virtual 15K:  $50

Early Bird Pricing (ends 3/31)

  • 5K:  $35
  • 10K:  $40
  • 15K:  $45
  • MILITARY 5K:  FREE*
  • MILITARY 10K:  FREE*
  • MILITARY 15K:  FREE*
  • Wheelchair 5K:  $30  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Wheelchair 10K:  $35  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Virtual 5K:  $40
  • Virtual 10K:  $45
  • Virtual 15K:  $50

Regular Pricing (ends 5/29)

  • 5K:  $40
  • 10K:  $45
  • 15K:  $50
  • MILITARY 5K:  FREE* (registration closes 5/29)
  • MILITARY 10K:  FREE* (registration closes 5/29)
  • MILITARY 15K:  FREE* (registration closes 5/29)
  • Wheelchair 5K:  $30  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Wheelchair 10K:  $35  (Question will be asked during registration to confirm Wheelchair event)
  • Virtual 5K:  $40 (registration closes 5/26)
  • Virtual 10K:  $45 (registration closes 5/26)
  • Virtual 15K:  $50 (registration closes 5/26)

Race Day Registration (5/30)**

  • 5K:  $45
  • 10K:  $50
  • 15K:  $55

*Military...FREE Race Entry (Shirt is not included; may purchase one for $15)  Registration closes 5/29.

**Register by 5/22 to guarantee a shirt in your size.  Afterward 5/22, they'll be available while supplies last.

Virtual Shirts will be shipped out starting 5/31/22.

 

VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet, I want one!"  Then, the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you!  Sign up, and register for the Memorial Day Virtual 5K, 10K or Half!!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #MemorialDay5K #MemorialDay10K #MemorialDay15K #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime from 5/22 through end of day 5/30.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.  


 


 

Awards & Medals

Awards in the 5K/10K/15K as follows:

  • Top 3 Overall Male & Female 
  • Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) 
  • Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+) 
  • Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)
  • Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)

All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal for 2022!  This will be the 1st of three finisher medals for our Patriotic Series so collect all THREE!


Aid Stations

Due to COVID-19, there will be no water stations.  This will be a self-supported event so please bring any hydration you may need along the course. Thank you.

All aid stations will have water & energy drink. The 5K will have 2 stops, and the 10K will have 5 stops

 
Course & Timing

All three events will start and finish in the Parking Lot of the Sprayberry Square Shopping Center on the corner of Sandy Plains & E. Piedmont. All routes are an out and back, and will be run entirely on E. Piedmont Rd. 

5K Map

10K Map

15K Map


All events will have a timed start & finish.

 

Groups and Teams

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

5+:  $2.50 off

11+:  3.75 off

21+:  $5.00 off

51+:  $6.25 off

100+:  $7.50 off

 

Packet/Bib Pickup

You can sleep in a few extra minutes on race morning...just show up with enough time to get in the start coral.

Bib Mail Out**:

For $3.00 you can have your bib mailed straight to your front door.  NOTE: bibs will be sent out via USPS.  We'll be sending them out periodically, last mailing Monday before Race Week.  Please ensure you put in your complete mailing address.  We are not be responsible for any returned, lost or misplaced mail-out bibs.   Bib Mail-outs are non-refundable.  

*Not responsible for lost mail & bibs left at home.  **Replacement bibs will be charged on-site for $2.00.

 

Early Packet Pickup:

Date:  Sunday, 5/29

Time:  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:  Road Runner Sports, 1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068  

Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $10 instant Rewards Cash to spend on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.


Race Day Pickup:

Check in opens at 6:30 AM on race morning.  Be sure to arrive closer to 6:30 AM as the Race will Start promptly at 7:30 AM.

 

Championships & Turkey Trot

This is one of your first opportunities to qualify for (1) free entry into our 2022 Turkey Trot & also to qualify for our Championship 5K/10K!
 

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2022 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held on January 8, 2023. The number of spots available is based on the total registration.  See event website

 

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

 

Event Schedule

May 22         Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size

May 29         3 - 6 PM  Early Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports, 1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068  

May 30         6:30 AM  Race Day Registration & Pickup Opens

                   7:30 AM  Race START

Race Distances

Price Register
15K - no shirt - Individual Age group/open Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
Wheelchiar 10K - Individual Age group/open Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
Virtual 5K -- Virtual -Run anywhere in the... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
10K -- In-Person - Individual Age group/open $45.00 until Btn active register yellow
5K - no shirt - Individual Age group/open Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
Wheelchair 5K - Individual Age group/open Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
10K -- In-Person Active/Retired Military... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
15K -- In-Person - Individual Age group/... $50.00 until Btn active register yellow
5K -- In-Person - Individual Age group/open $40.00 until Btn active register yellow
5K -- In-Person Active/Retired Military ... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
Virtual 10K --Virtual -Run anywhere in th... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
Virtual 15K -- Run anywhere in the US & ... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
10K - no shirt - Individual Age group/open Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow
15K -- In-Person Active/Retired Military... Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow

Places to Stay

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Start Location

2550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA

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