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JA's Will 5K
Olive Branch, MS
City Location
DeSoto County
Nov 5, 2022 - Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
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    JA's Will 5K (Click Here)
    Saturday, November 5, 2022
    Day of Race Registration/Packet Pickup starts at 8:00 A.M.
    Race starts at 9:00 A.M.
    @ Jane’s Gym (Click Here) -
    *Jane's Gym will be donating the sign-up fees for anyone who signs-up for the gym on race day!* 

    Hosted by the     Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County (Click Here)!
    Our mission is to bring awareness about the importance of being an organ donor and how this generous gift can make a difference in the life's of others! All funds raised at this fun event will go toward supporting a DeSoto County family that has a child's name waiting on a transplant list or battling a chronic illness.
    YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 31ST TO BE GUARENTEED A T-SHIRT & SWAG BAG! 
    Awards:
    An award will be given to the Overall Male and Female, Masters, and Grandmasters!
    Awards will be given in each age group categories: Top 3 males and females:
    0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60+ 
    There will also be a few Gift Card Drawings for race participants!
    ($75 Gift Card for Aiden & Ollie, Gift Card for Zoom Whitening from WindStone Dental, Gift Card from Vibe & Side Street Nutrition Hernando, 2 $50 Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Cards)
    Best Super Hero Costume Award!
    Come Dressed in your favorite Superhero Costume.
    Biggest Team Trophy Award!
    Create your team, and win the Largest Team Trophy Award.
    100 Yard Dash for kids! - THIS IS FREE TO EVERYONE
    Children that want to participate in the 100 yard dash will receive a participants one of a kind dog tag.

    After Party!
    DJ by jayfed.music, Keg, Bounce House, Face Painting, Superhero Meet & Greet (w/ appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkgirl, Batman, & Wonder Woman), OB Firetruck & Police Officers will be onsite, The Açaí Bar truck will also be donating 10% of all sales! 

    Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
    10th Inning Bar & Grill 
    5960 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672
    Friday, November 4th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

     

    #WillSmiles is in honor of Life Associate member, Anna Beeman's son, Will. Will was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia and liver failure shortly after birth and at the young age of 5 months was blessed with a new liver that saved his life. Throughout Will's journey with long hospital stays and numerous surgeries to help with his chronic illness, Will has always shown his fighting spirit and love through his contagious smile. Because of Will's loving heart, JA feels inspired to help Will spread his story and bring awareness and love to others! While we may not be able to give the gift of an organ or cure on race day, we can show these families that we support and love them! All are encouraged to come run/walk and have some fun! 

    There is a virtual race option for those who can't participate in person. Separate results will be provided for virtual runners and on site participants. You can download our RaceJoy app (click here) and your results will post on our site. Virtual participants not using the app will be on the honor system. They can manually update their time and receive a shirt.
    Please see our "Virtual FAQ" below.

    Race Timed by:  Best Times      (YouTube Channel) 

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  • Added to our Directory
    Sep 8, 2018
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Oct 9, 2023
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Sep 9, 2022
  • This listing has expired, and been removed from our Directory
    Oct 9, 2023

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