John Wesley Holt Legacy Race

John Wesley Holt Legacy Race Race Information

<p><span style="color:#3598db"><b>Pre-registration for the John Wesley Holt Legacy Run ENDS, Wednesday, February 5 at midnight. Runners and walkers will be able to register in person on race day starting at 7:00 am</b><b> with an increase in cost. Only those who are pre-registered by January 9th are guaranteed a t-shirt.</b></span></p> <p>Spend the day celebrating the life of John Wesley Holt with a 5K course and Fun Run beginning and ending at St. Luke&#39;s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama. Both 5K and Fun Run are available to both runners and walkers! All proceeds from the 4JWH Run support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, which was established in memory of John Wesley Holt, Class of 2021. John Wesley tragically lost his life in a hit and run accident on February 18th, 2023. John Wesley was an Eagle Scout and a sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama. To honor his memory, the Holt family has established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship awarded annually to a St. Luke&#39;s senior who has shown the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified in all parts of his life: Character, Academics, and Athletics. John Wesley Holt, an Uncommon Man.</p> <p><span style="color:#3598db"><b>An annual John Wesley Holt Legacy Run will be held at St. Luke&#39;s Episcopal School to remember the many lives that John Wesley impacted</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION DAY BEFORE RACE:</span> St. Luke&#39;s Student Services from 1:00-3:00 PM </p> <p><span style="color:#2dc26b"><span style="color:#3598db">5K AWARDS:</span> </span>Top male and female overall; Adults (ages 15 - 75&#43;): Top three males and females in 5-year age groups; Children: Top three males and females in age groups 4 &amp; under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14</p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">* Awards ceremony and light refreshments will be provided to race participants following the 5K Race</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#2dc26b"><span style="color:#3598db">RACE DAY ACTIVITIES<span style="background-color:#ffffff">:</span></span></span></b></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#3598db"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">John Wesley Holy Legacy Run</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#3598db"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Inflatables</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#3598db"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Face Painting</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#3598db"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">South Paw/ USA Cheerleaders</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#3598db">Food trucks*</span></li><li><span style="color:#3598db">Car Wash*</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:#3598db">* All proceeds from car wash and a percentage from food trucks will be given to the John Wesley Holt Foundation. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#3598db">WEATHER DISCLAIMER: </span>John Wesley Holt Legacy Race will take place rain or shine. Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event should the weather pose a danger to the safety of the participants and volunteers. Entry fees are not refundable and will be considered a donation to the John Wesley Holt Foundation. </p>