FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

Events

9:00AM EDT - 10:00PM EDT

10:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT

Place

1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV US 26306

Description

The 2024 FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K, is run in honor of the late Special Agent, Jerry Dove, who was killed in the line of duty in Miami Florida on April 11, 1986. Jerry was a native West Virginian and prior to his FBI career, Jerry was attached to the West Virginia State Police as an attorney advisor. The race is dedicated to the memory of SA Jerry Dove and all law enforcement, fire fighters, military personnel and others who were killed while serving in the line of duty. The race is sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy Alumni Association

REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION

PRICING

$30 pre-registration through September 8th, mail-in and online (guarantees shirt, and entries to win door prizes).
$35 registration September 9th through race day.
Anyone interested in registering can do so, online or at the race Registration will be held on race day from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at the Visitors' Center.
Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Clarksburg/FBIJerryDoveMemorial5K

PACKET PICK UP

Packet pick-up for pre-registered participants is on race day.
All packets must be picked up before 8:30 a.m. on race day.
Packets will include the runner’s official race bib which will also contain their timing chip.
Commemorative cotton, long-sleeved T-shirts are guaranteed only to participants whose pre-register online, thereafter, T-shirts will be provided to participants only while supplies last. You will be provided with the size of race shirt indicated on your form if you are pre-registered.

KIDS RACE

A Kids race for children 10 & under (50 or 100 yard-dash depending on their age) will be held following the completion of the 5K (at approximately 10 a.m.).
$10 Entry Fee.
ALL children preregistered will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

COURSE DETAILS

A somewhat challenging out and back paved course, starts and finishes on Jerry Dove Drive inside the East Security Gate on the FBI’s CJIS Division Complex. The racecourse runs along Jerry Dove Drive toward the main CJIS facility where runners will loop around a portion of the parking area and return to the start/finish area. Walkers will line up behind the runners and begin at the same time.

A water stop will be set up at approximately miles 1 and 2 on the course. A warm-up/spectator area will be set up near the start/finish line. Due to the location of the race, no one will be permitted on the course prior to the start of the race, and only race participants will be allowed on the course after the race begins.

5K AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the overall top three male and overall top three female finishers.
Also, the first three male and first three female finishers in the age categories indicated below will receive medals:
- 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

POST RACE DETAILS

Refreshments will be given out immediately following the race. The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

PARTICIPANT RULES

Walkers are welcome. No bicycles, strollers, or roller blades will be permitted.
Cameras are allowed only at the start and finish line area.
No cameras are allowed on the course at any time.
Children must not be left unattended at any time.