Service Above Self 5K and Fun Run

Service Above Self 5K and Fun Run Race Information

<h2><strong>Run With Purpose. Honor Their Legacy.</strong></h2> <p>The Service Above Self 5K &amp; Fun Run is hosted by the Mesquite Police Association Charities to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community while supporting programs that benefit Mesquite officers and their families. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning promoting health, community involvement, and public safety. Every registration helps support the MPA Charities community outreach efforts and charitable initiatives.</p> <p><strong>Register by August 26 to guarantee a finisher medal.</strong> <strong>Register by September 18 to guarantee a t-shirt.</strong></p> <h3><strong>Event Features</strong></h3> <ul><li>Roadway closures provided by Mesquite Police</li><li>Professionally chip-timed 5K</li><li>Finisher medal</li><li>Official race shirt</li><li>Official swag bag</li><li>Overall and age-group awards</li><li>Uniform Division awards</li><li>Police vehicle and specialty unit displays</li><li>Food trucks</li><li>Local vendors</li><li>Family-friendly activities</li><li>Community celebration</li></ul> <h3><strong>Race Options</strong></h3> <p><strong>5K Run/Walk</strong><br />Chip-timed event open to runners and walkers of all experience levels</p> <p><strong>1-Mile Fun Run/Walk</strong><br />Family-friendly option great for children and casual participants</p> <p><strong>Virtual 5K</strong><br />Complete your race from anywhere during race week and receive the event swag bag and finisher medal</p> <p><strong>Uniform Division</strong><br />Special division for Law Enforcement and Fire personnel competing in approved duty gear</p> <h3><strong>5K Route</strong></h3> <p>The race will begin at Travis Willam&#39;s Softball Complex and racers will go:</p> <p>Eastbound on New Market Road<br />Southbound on Belt Line Road<br />Westbound on Cartwright Road<br />Northwest on the Travis Williams Trail via Bruton Soccer Complex<br />End back at Travis Williams Softball complex finish line</p> <p>Map viewable at <a href="https://www.MesquitePA.com/5k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.MesquitePA.com/5k</a><br /><em>**Route is subject to City of Mesquite approval and changes</em></p> <h3><strong>1 Mile Route</strong></h3> <p>This fun run / walk will begin at Travis Willam&#39;s Softball Complex and will go:</p> <p>Eastbound on New Market Road to Belt Line Road<br />Return westbound on New Market Road to Travis Williams Softball Complex</p> <p>Map viewable at <a href="https://www.MesquitePA.com/5k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.MesquitePA.com/5k</a><br /><em>**Route is subject to City of Mesquite approval and changes</em></p> <h3><strong>Awards</strong></h3> <p><strong>Overall Winners</strong></p> <ul><li>1st Place Overall Male</li><li>1st Place Overall Female</li></ul> <p><strong>Age Group Winners</strong></p> <p>1st Place Male and 1st Place Female in each age group:</p> <ul><li>12 &amp; Under</li><li>13–19</li><li>20–29</li><li>30–39</li><li>40–49</li><li>50–59</li><li>60&#43;</li></ul> <p><strong>Special Awards</strong></p> <ul><li>1st Place Male in Uniform</li><li>1st Place Female in Uniform</li></ul>