During the early 1990’s, McLeod Sports Medicine established the McLeod Sports Medicine Heart Challenge, where participants were able to be involved in a race that would benefit personal health. The Heart Challenge was also established to raise money for the McLeod Athletic Excellence Award. The award was soon renamed the Geoffrey Kier Memorial Athletic Excellence Scholarship to honor the memory of the former McLeod employee who died of meningitis in 1998. Today, this race continues the tradition of raising money for deserving student-athletes in the Pee Dee region. Geoffrey’s mother, Sally, continues to donate to the scholarship fund to keep their sons’memory alive. This is the 25th Anniversary of this event so do not miss out on one of the oldest road races in the area.
The race is on St. Patrick's Day this year so make sure to WEAR GREEN and celebrate with us!
McLeod Sports Medicine Scholarship Run/Walk
Type: 5k and 10k
Date: March 16, 2019
Start Time: 9:00 am
Location: McLeod Outpatient Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Address: 2439 Willwood Dr. Florence, SC 29501
Proceeds: Go to Geoffrey Kier Memorial Scholarship Fund
Race Day Schedule:
- Packet Pickup: 7:30-8:30 am
- Race Start Time: 5k 9:05 am, 10k 9:00 am, fun run 9:10 am
- Awards will take place after everyone finishes
Course Maps: 5K Map 10K Map
Shirts:
T-shirts given to all pre-registered racers, race day registration sizes are limited.
Shirt Sizes:
Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- M, L
Event special notes:
- Are strollers welcome? Yes, will have rough terrain for strollers
- Can people listen to music while running? Yes
- Are pets welcome? Yes
- Are there parking restrictions that people should know about? Free parking
- No Age restrictions for runners
Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
Monetary and/or gift card value (More Info Coming Soon)
Awards will be given to overall top 3 Males and top 3 Females; Also, the top Male and Female Master (45+) In addition, medals will be awarded for the top 3 in each age division. Participant must be present to receive awards or make prior arrangements with race director.
*Medals will be presented to the top three male and female runners in each age division*
5K and 10K Run:
- Overall Male / Female (top 3 finishers for each race)
- Masters (45+) Male / Female (top 3 in each race )
- Age Group Awards for Male / Female (top 3 in each age group will receive medals)
5K/10K Run Age Groups:
- 12-under
- 13-18
- 19-24
- 25-30
- 31-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- Masters 45+
5K/10K Fees:
- Early Registration Price=$25
- McLeod Employee or Military= $20
- Late Registration Price=$30
- Day of Race Price= $30
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Race Director: Jamie Schwab; Jamie.schwab@mcleodhealth.org
This is a Pee Dee Grand Prix Event
