Please note that due to recent concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) the 14th Annual SWEETNESS 5K is CANCELLED.
All JSU hosted events scheduled March 12 - April 5 are CANCELLED until further notice.
Please join us for the 14th Annual SWEETNESS "Fight Against Obesity"
5K Run | Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
The Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center is proud to host its 14th annual Sweetness "Fight Against Obesity" 5K Run | Walk and One Mile Fun Run. The purpose of this event is to increase obesity awareness in Mississippi and promote physical activity in the community with a concentrated effort on the youth. The event is slated to take place on the main campus of Jackson State University, where the 5K Run | Walk and One Mile Fun Run will foster increased community morale assembling local residents, businesses, parents and students around a common goal.
Registration fees
5K Run - Community Closed
Commuity 5K Run
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$25.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
5K Walk - Community Closed
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$25.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
5K Run - College Students Closed
College Students 5K Run | Walk
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$15.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
5K Walk - College Students Closed
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$15.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
1 Mile Fun Run Closed
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$10.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
Team Captain Registration Closed
Team Captain registration - must register and pay fee prior to the members register
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$85.00Dec 1 - Mar 14
Team Members Registration Closed
Team members register here after Team Captain has registered and paid fee.
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FreeDec 1 - Mar 14
AWARDS
5K RUN & 5K WALK
Overall Male and Female
Age Groups - top 3 in each age group: 0 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60+
All One Mile participants receive a certificate!
PACKET PICK UP
Walter Payton Recreation Center
COURSE MAPS
5K Course Map: https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/49802 | 1 Mile Course Map: https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/49842 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Latasha Pusha