Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot

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Friday, April 5th • Packet Pick-up and Registration

3 to 6 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion (102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)

Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of the Farmers Market Pavilion.

Packet Pick-up Tips:

• You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; however, you will need to know their date of birth.
• Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.
• If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.

Saturday, April 6th • Race Day!

Riverwalk Park (102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)

6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues 
7:45 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:50 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:15 a.m. (or as soon as 5K is finished) - 1-Mile Trot begins

Once runners cross the finish line, they can head over to the awards tent to see their time/place. If an award is to be given, they will receive their medal/ trophy, pose for a picture and then can grab a snack to enjoy, head to the parade, or stick around to cheer on friends!  

5K Top Award Categories

Overall: Top Male and Female Participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female Participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female Participants

5K Age Divisions

The top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups will receive a medal. Winners will be recognized during the awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. following the 1-Mile Trot.

The age groups include: 9 and under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70+.

1-Mile Trot Award Categories

The top three male and female finishers under the age of 12 will receive awards. (All 1-Mile Trot participants will receive a finisher ribbon upon completing the race.)

CHAMPION

FINISH LINE

HYDRATION 

SPRINTER

TRAINER

PATRON

WARM-UP

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP QUESTIONS

How do I register?
Online registration at MuleKick5K.com is preferred. Online registration is available until the race begins on April 6. For questions about registration, call the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation at 931.380.4075.

What if I can't make it? Is my registration refundable? 
Race registrations are non-refundable. We will gladly get you your t-shirt and race bag to you! 

What will we receive during packet pick-up?
You will receive your race T-shirt, race number, timing tag and race goody bag.

Can I pick up a packet for a friend of family member?
Yes, but you will need to know their date of birth.

Am I guaranteed a race shirt?
All pre-registered participants signed up at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE are guaranteed the race shirt size they requested during the registration process. Late sign-ups are not guaranteed the shirt size of their choice as shirts will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, we will do our best to get everyone the shirt size they want.

Will I be able to change my shirt size?
You will not be able to exchange your shirt until after the race. We will have an area for shirt exchange after the race for those wishing to exchange their shirts. You will be given the shirt size you ordered during registration with no exceptions.

How can I get a race shirt if I do not want to participate?
You may register as a spirit runner to receive a race shirt. You do not have to compete if you do not wish to do so. You may pick up your shirt at any of the packet pick-up locations.

What type of timing is being used?
Bodies Race Company will be timing the event. Your timing chip will be on the back of your racing number bib. Participants must wear their number on the FRONT of their outer most garment.

RACE DAY QUESTIONS

Where is the race located?
Riverwalk Park, which is located at 102 Riverside Drive in Columbia, Tennessee.

What time does the race start?
5K: 8:00 a.m.
1-Mile Trot: 9:15 a.m.

Where does the race start?
The race begins at Riverwalk Park in downtown Columbia. Please see the Course Map page of the website for further details.

What if it is raining/snowing on race morning?
The race will happen rain, snow or shine unless severe weather conditions occur, or race officials feel it is unsafe to continue. 

Where do I park?
All participants can park at Riverside Elementary, the Riverwalk parking lot or across the Riverwalk Bridge on the perimeter of downtown Columbia.

How will the race begin?
Five minutes before the 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., participants will be called to line up behind the starting line. Participants' times begin and end when crossing the start/ finish lines, so placement behind the line will not impact final times.

Are baby joggers/ baby strollers allowed in the race?
Yes, strollers are allowed.

Are walkers allowed to participate?
Yes, but please start toward the back of the pack.

Are runners allowed to run with dogs?
Dogs are NOT allowed at the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot.

Can we participate as a relay team?
No.

When are the awards?
An awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. or immediately following the 1-Mile Trot, whichever comes first.

What are the awards?
Please see the Awards section on the website.