JTHS Tulip Trot 5K

Join Us for the Tulip Trot – A Run for a Cause!

Jefferson Township High School invites you to take part in an unforgettable event! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 17, 2025, and join us for the Tulip Trot—a 5K run dedicated to raising funds for Parkinson’s disease research.

Whether you choose to run or walk, every step makes a difference! Cross the finish line and receive a beautiful tulip-themed medal as a symbol of your support. Participants will also receive a t-shirt, while supplies last.

Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (Check-in: 7:45 AM – Closes promptly at 8:45 AM)
📍 Location: Snowball area, Mahlon Dickerson (Mixed terrain course)

Why the Tulip?
The tulip has been a recognized symbol of Parkinson’s disease since the 9th World Parkinson’s Disease Day Conference in 2005. However, its connection to the disease dates back even further—to 1980, when Dutch horticulturist J.W.S. Van der Wereld, who had Parkinson’s, developed a red and white tulip. He named it the Dr. James Parkinson tulip in honor of the physician who first described the disease in 1817.

Join us in making a difference—register today and be part of the Tulip Trot! 🌷🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️