Friday Sept. 27, 2024
& Saturday Sept. 28, 2024
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, Sept. 27: Hormel Stadium, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 28: Medford City Hall, 6:30am-8:00am
Friday, Sept. 27
3:00pm: Registration opens
5:15pm: Kids’ Fun Runs
5:45pm: Mayor’s Celebrity/VIP Mile & Awards
6:00pm: Para Mile
6:15pm: High School Miles
6:30pm: Final Celebration/Closing & Ford Tavern Celebration
7:00pm: Registration closes for Saturday’s events
*Friday’s activities will be held at the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium.
Kids’ Fun Run Distances
1 lap - 6 years old and under
2 laps - 7-8 years old
3 laps - 9-10 years old
4 laps - 11-12 years old
Saturday, Sept. 28
8:00am: Jerry’s Run for all Ages 5K Race Start
8:10am: 5-mile Race Start
8:10am: 2-mile Walk Start (behind the 5-mile runners)
8:30am: Post Race Celebrations
The Courses
Starting and finishing at Medford City Hall, the 5-mile & 5K races and 2-mile walk are scenic tours through the heart of the city. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a weekend jogger, the course was created for all ability levels.
Both the 5K and 5 Mile are certified USATF courses.
The kids’ races are age-dependent distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 3/4 mile and 1 mile, starting and finishing on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium. The youth who are participating in the Dream Big Marathon will run their final mile together.
The Mayor’s Celebrity Mile (invitation only) is a one-mile course run on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium.
Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K
The 5K returns in 2024! This year, the 5K race is being named after Jerry Panarese, who was a member of the New England 65+ Runners Club. Jerry was the director of the Run of All Ages which was held in Wakefield, MA for 25 years. The race was going to end, so we decided to include it in our Run Medford event to keep Jerry's spirit alive and going.
Awards for the Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K will be presented in 5-year age groups for 65+ participants as well as age graded scoring for 65+ participants in the 5K. There will also be discounted pricing for all runners 65 or older and free entry for those who are 80 or older.
Course Restrictions + Support
For the safety of all runners, skateboards, rollerblades, animals, and unauthorized bicycles and wheeled devices are not permitted in this event.
Everyone participating in this event must be registered, including children. We highly recommend that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 5K & 5-mile course is 90 minutes. Those still on the course after this time may be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the course as an “informed pedestrian.”
Water Stations
Water will be available along both the 5K and 5-mile courses as well as the Start Line Area, the Finish Line, and the Post-Race Party.
Portable Toilets
Portable toilet facilities will be located at the start and finish areas.
Participant Perks
Each participant will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, a copy of Dave McGillivray’s illustrated book Running Across America, and for those older than 21 years, two drink tickets for the post-race party!
Awards
Awards will be presented for the Top 3 overall male, female, and master divisions in both Jerry’s Run for all Ages 5K and the 5-mile race. Other award categories to be announced.
Awards for the Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K will be presented in 5-year age groups for 65+ participants as well as age graded scoring for 65+ participants in the 5K.
Post-Race Celebration
Join us for post-race festivities after your run to celebrate your incredible race! Enjoy refreshments, music, food, and more!