Flat Joe 5K & 1 Mile Run

The 7th Annual Flat Joe 5k Race/1 mile Fun Run!

If you have been to any of the previous runs, we hope you will join us again this year, even if you are not running.  We began this race with the goal of creating a memorial to our Walton County Heroes - our Fallen Military and First Responders.  This goal was reached November of 2018 at the dedication of the Walton County Veterans Memorial.  While raising funds for the project, we were able to provide an opportunity for the civilian community and the Walton County AFJROTC to meet both veterans and active military and first responders alike, as well as awarding college scholarships.

If you did not make it to the run last year, be prepared to be awed!  The Walton County Veterans Memorial Park is a testament to America's love for her military and their families, who all sacrifice so much, with some paying that ultimate price.  Runners are inspired as they race by the entrance of the Walton County Veterans Memorial. 

Flat Joe 5k Route: click here 

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Finish line services provided by A Course/Line, LLC of Valdosta

Race Day Schedule (June 13th): 

6:30 a.m. – Race day registration and packet pick-up begins at the Government Building
7:30 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run
7:50 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
8:15 a.m. – Flat Joe 5K
9:30 a.m. – Awards Ceremony 

Start/Finish Location: Walton County Government Building/Fallen Heroes Memorial Garden, 303 S. Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655

If using a GPS, please be sure to use the zip code, as there is another 303 S. Hammond Drive address (residence) in Monroe located on the other side of HWY 78 in the 30656 zip code area.

Proceeds to benefit the Lt. Helton Memorial Scholarship.

Registration:
Online Registration thru Wednesday, June 10th, by midnight. 
Registration forms can be mailed in at PO Box 1105, Monroe, GA 30655, but
must be postmarked by Monday, June 8th, 2017. Please make checks payable to Lt.
Helton Memorial Foundation, Inc

The Lt Helton Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and the Flat Joe 5k is run solely by non-paid volunteers.

Entry Fee (No Refunds):
- 5K Early Registration (thru May 5) – $28.00
- 5K Late Registration (May 6 - May 16) – $33.00
- 5K Race Day Registration – $38.00
- 1 Mile Early Registration (thru May 5) – $10.00
- 1 Mile Late Registration/Race Day Registration – $15.00
- Ghost Runner Registration (thru May 18 at 7:00 a.m.) – $28.00

Awards:
Cash prize to be awarded to the top overall male and female 5K finishers, and top overall master’s male and female 5K finishers. Medals will be handed out to the following age groups in the 5K:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75 and over. Ribbons will be given to all finishers of the 1 Mile Fun Run in the finish line area.

Course: The event covers an out-and-back course, starting and finishing near the entrance of the Walton County Veterans Memorial.  Course information to be found at www.mapmyrun.com. Because it is a two-way route out and back, strollers and pets are strongly discouraged in the Flat Joe 5K for safety reasons.

T-Shirts: All early-registrants and ghost runners will be guaranteed a short sleeved t-shirt at the time of packet pick-up. All participants who enter the event during the late-registration phase or on the day of the race will not be guaranteed a shirt—we will do our best, but the early bird gets the worm! Contact Info: Jiffy Helton Sarver – jiffaru@gmail.com or 770-722-1878     *You may also visit Lt Helton Foundation or Flat Joe 5k for more info.*

See attached race flyer for more information or email jiffy@ltheltonfoundation.org