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5K In-Person - Saturday (11/5) 9:00 AM

5k (In-Person)

11/05 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT
Students Only In-Person - Saturday (11/5) 9:00 AM

Students Only (In-Person)

11/05 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT
Open to ages 5 - 18.
5K Virtual - Saturday (10/29) - Saturday (11/5)

5K (Virtual)

Place

Jane's Gym
4850 Goodman Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654

Description

JA's Will 5K (Click Here)
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Day of Race Registration/Packet Pickup starts at 8:00 A.M.
Race starts at 9:00 A.M.
@ Jane’s Gym (Click Here) -
*Jane's Gym will be donating the sign-up fees for anyone who signs-up for the gym on race day!* 

Hosted by the
Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County (Click Here)!
Our mission is to bring awareness about the importance of being an organ donor and how this generous gift can make a difference in the life's of others! All funds raised at this fun event will go toward supporting a DeSoto County family that has a child's name waiting on a transplant list or battling a chronic illness.
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 31ST TO BE GUARENTEED A T-SHIRT & SWAG BAG! 
Awards:
An award will be given to the Overall Male and Female, Masters, and Grandmasters!
Awards will be given in each age group categories: Top 3 males and females:

0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60+ 
There will also be a few Gift Card Drawings for race participants!
($75 Gift Card for Aiden & Ollie, Gift Card for Zoom Whitening from WindStone Dental, Gift Card from Vibe & Side Street Nutrition Hernando, 2 $50 Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Cards)
Best Super Hero Costume Award!
Come Dressed in your favorite Superhero Costume.
Biggest Team Trophy Award!
Create your team, and win the Largest Team Trophy Award.
100 Yard Dash for kids! - THIS IS FREE TO EVERYONE
Children that want to participate in the 100 yard dash will receive a participants one of a kind dog tag.

After Party!
DJ by jayfed.music, Keg, Bounce House, Face Painting, Superhero Meet & Greet (w/ appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkgirl, Batman, & Wonder Woman), OB Firetruck & Police Officers will be onsite, The Açaí Bar truck will also be donating 10% of all sales! 

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
10th Inning Bar & Grill 
5960 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672
Friday, November 4th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

 

#WillSmiles is in honor of Life Associate member, Anna Beeman's son, Will. Will was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia and liver failure shortly after birth and at the young age of 5 months was blessed with a new liver that saved his life. Throughout Will's journey with long hospital stays and numerous surgeries to help with his chronic illness, Will has always shown his fighting spirit and love through his contagious smile. Because of Will's loving heart, JA feels inspired to help Will spread his story and bring awareness and love to others! While we may not be able to give the gift of an organ or cure on race day, we can show these families that we support and love them! All are encouraged to come run/walk and have some fun! 

There is a virtual race option for those who can't participate in person. Separate results will be provided for virtual runners and on site participants. You can download our RaceJoy app (click here) and your results will post on our site. Virtual participants not using the app will be on the honor system. They can manually update their time and receive a shirt.
Please see our "Virtual FAQ" below.

Race Timed by:  Best Times
  (YouTube Channel) 

2022 BENEFICIARY - SAWYER HUFFMAN (Click Here)

This is Sawyer! He is 4 years old and has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes epilepsy, low muscle tone, hearing loss, & as well as other issues. He has been through so much throughout his life but has always stayed happy & smiling. He has a trach, requires a ventilator, and has a feeding tube but that doesn’t stop him. He is the happiest, funniest, & most loving little boy.

               

           

Race Day T-Shirt

2022 Race Route

 

Race will start at Jane's Gym, Runners will head west and take a right on Wind Stone Blvd, then a left onto Stone Cross Drive, then a right onto Terrace Stone Dr when the road dead ends, then a left onto Corner Stone Drive, a right onto Pleasant Breeze Drive, a right onto Stone Garden Drive, a left onto Stone Glen Drive, a right onto Wind Drive, a right onto Stone Park Blvd, a right onto Windsong Drive, a left onto N Terrace Stone Drive, a right onto Corner Stone Drive, a left onto Stone Grove Drive, a right onto Key Stone Drive, a left onto Wind Park Drive West, a right onto Stone Park Blvd, and a left back onto WindStone Blvd headed back to Jane's Gym. 

 

Sponsors

VIRTUAL FAQ

Q: Do I have to be in a certain city/state to do this event?
A: Anyone can do the JA's Will 5K (VIRTUAL)  wherever you are, on your time between Saturday March 26th and Saturday April 2nd!  This is great way for families and friends to stay active together, even if you don't live close to each other.  However, if you are registered for our JA's Will 5k In-Person event, you will need to toe the "Start Line" at Jane’s Gym, 4850 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS, 38654.
 
Q: Do I have to run or can I walk?
A: You can run, walk, runwalk ... as long as you are purposefully moving and logging miles, it counts.
 
Q: Do I have to complete the VIRTUAL 5k at one time?
A: Yes, since this is a "timed" event, you will need to complete your full VIRTUAL 5K  during one activity ... not multiple combined activities.
 
Q: Do I have to put in my miles outside?
A: Preferably you will be able to go outside so you can use our Live GPS tracking app, RaceJoy (see RaceJoy How To below). but if you need to complete your miles inside (on a treadmill, at the gym, etc.) that will be possible with the alternate reporting option.
 
Q: How do I record my miles/time?
A: The easiest and best way will be to utilize the RaceJoy app (see below)  ... you simply hit start on the app and it will register your time in results when you complete 5K distance..  But, if you are unable to carry your phone; will be in a location with poor cell service; or need to complete your miles inside or on a treadmill, then there will be alternate ways to report your time.  You can upload directly to the RunSignUp system.  Just go to the Results tab (click here) on this webpage and choose "Submit Virtual Results". Virtual results will be presented in a format similar to in person results for recognition only.. Please note, due to the nature of virtual results being reliant on terrain variables, on dependable cell service and honesty, virtual participants will not be eligible for  awards, or trophies. 

Race Contact Info

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RaceJoy


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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for JA's Will 5k - "SuperHeroes don't let SuperKids Fight Alone!".

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

Directions

Jane's Gym
4850 Goodman Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654

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