Events
Place
Double Springs, AL US 35553
Description
About M.Y. HERO 5K and 1mile fun run/walk
Martin Young was born and raised in Double Springs, Alabama, to Burnis and Barbara Young. He graduated from WCHS in 1987. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa, for 22 years. They have 2 children, Cody and Caleb and one grandchild-Connor. He devoted a majority of his time through the years to helping with football and basketball. He loved being involved with his boys and their friends. He joined the National Guard in 1988 and served during Operation Desert Storm. He got out of the guard in 1996. He spent countless hours helping others, never asking for anything in return. He would often mow someone's grass while they weren't home and never let them know that he was the one who did it. If you were fortunate to have known him, you would know that Martin loved life.He loved to joke and cut up with people. He loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and just spending time with his family and friends. In November of 2008, he decided to rejoin the National Guard. He always felt the need to serve during war time. He often stated that he didnt feel like a veteran because he served stateside during Operation Desert Storm. I told him that I didn't want him to re-enlist, but I understood and would stand beside him 100%. He was deployed to Afghanistan in May of 2009. We talked on the phone or via webcam almost every day (twice a day most of the time). He returned home in April 2010. After returning home, he seemed ok but not the usual outgoing person that he was before. He attended counseling through the VA. He was released from counseling on February 8, 2011. PTSD claimed his life on February 15, 2011. Martin's family and friends have decided to honor his memory by creating a scholarship in his name. The Martin Young Memorial Scholarship will be given to 2 Seniors from WCHS (one girl and one boy) each year. To help fund the scholarships, we are having a 5K and 1mile fun run/walk to be held annually in his hometown of Double Springs, Alabama.
Race Contact Info
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Entry Fee & Registration
Pre-Registration:
Complete and mail the Official Entry Form in this brochure with the entry fee to:
Michelle Ward
P.O. Box 1243
Double Springs, AL 35553
For more information call (205) 272-2049
**Make checks payable to Martin Young Memorial Scholarship Fund
Early bird registration through March 24
Fees must be received with entry forms.
NO PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
The entry fees are as follows:
- $25 for 5K before March 24 (T-shirt included)
- $30 for 5K after March 24 (T-shirt not guaranteed)
- $10 for Fun Run/Walk (T-shirt not included, for an additional $15 you can receive a T-shirt)
****Entry fees must be received by March 24th to guarantee specific size T-shirt***
Race-Day Registration/ Check-In:
Check-in and late registration will begin at 7AM. Race will begin at 8AM
1 mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:45AM.
Late registration will be $30
*Runners must check in on race day between 7:00-7:45 AM
*****Rain or Shine*****
In the event of inclement weather, no refunds will be given.
Directions to the Race
From I-65 in Cullman: Take Exit 308 to Hwy 278 West, travel 44 miles to the intersection of Hwy 278 and 195.
Course & Timing
The course starts and finishes at the old Gateway parking lot. It is a fairly flat course with a slight incline midway through the race. The streets will be blocked and protected by Double Springs Police, Reserve Officers and Fire Department. Aid Stations are located at the Start/Finish line, and turn around point.
Course Directions: Race starts at the old Gateway parking lot at the intersection of 195, 278 and 33. From start line head South on Hwy 195, turn (R) on Old School Road, turn (R) on School Street, turn (L) in Courthouse Annex parking lot, turn (R) on Hwy 195 south, turn (R) at Winston Co. Health Dept., circle drive, turn (L) back onto Hwy 195, turn (L) at Courthouse Annex., turn (L) toward D.S. Elem. School, turn (L) in front of school lunchroom and circle school, continue back to old Gateway parking lot.
Awards & Goodies
Medals go to 1st place overall Male and Female winners and to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age divisions. Male and Female overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards. T-shirts and goody bags guaranteed to the first 100 runners. There will be drawings for door prizes for participants only.
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Event Schedule
March 24th: Last day to guarantee shirt in your size & Early Bird pricing
April 15th:
- Race Registration: 7:00- 7:45 AM
- 5K Start: 8:00 AM
- Fun Run/Walk: 8:45 AM
- Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Facebook Information
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M.Y. Hero 5K/1mile Fun Run/Walk
or call Michelle Ward at (205) 272-2049
