(Virtual) Irene Morgan 5k and Fun Run

At the height of World War II Irene Morgan served her country in two ways: building B-26 Marauders to fight tyranny abroad, and refusing to give up her seat on an interstate bus, fighting segregation at home. The resulting case was elevated to the Supreme Court, where a landmark ruling in her favor put another nail in the coffin of Jim Crow. Come celebrate this hero of the Civil Rights Movement and support the MHS History Department by participating in the Virtual Irene Morgan 5k and Marathon through the Month of May.

How it works:

1. Register for the race (either the 5k or Marathon)

2. Between now and midnight on May 31st complete your race. You can do it all at once or a little bit at a time. Just make sure you adhere to the social distancing protocols in place where you live!

3. Record your race and screenshot your results. There are a wide variety of free run/ walk apps out there. (See below for some suggestions)

4. Post your results screenshot to our Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/irenemorgan5k2018/) 

Medals will be awarded to top male and female 5k and top male and female marathon overall. Medals will also be awarded for top male and female for each age group.

All participants will receive a t-shirt. Please be sure the address you use to register is your correct mailing address. 

Some suggested run/walk apps:

Endomondo. This app tracks duration, distance, calories and more in real time. ...
GymBoss 2 Interval Timer. Perfect for new runners, this app makes it easier to switch between running and walking. ...
Nike+ Running. ...
Fitbit Zip Activity Tracker. ...
Runtastic Orbit Activity Tracker. ...
Jawbone Up Move Fitness Tracker.