- 5K start - 9:00am, 1 Mile & 1/4 Mile start - 9:45am
- All local and CDC COVID19 guidance will be observed by participants, volunteers and spectators.
- Face Masks, Social Distancing
- The Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll is a charity event. Proceeds benefit the programs of Disability Connection, a 501-c-3 nonprofit corporation. Programs include the Gulf Coast Community Resource Guide, Heritage Tours, Employment Connection, the Art Ability Fair, the Community Resource Fair, “I Love My Playground Party”, Read-Up, and the devel- opment of inclusive playgrounds including the Disability Connection Community Playground, Gulfport, and Little Children’s Park, Ocean Springs.
- The Race includes a 1⁄4 Mile challenge. Participants who personally use walkers, manual or electric wheelchairs, are encouraged to enter the race, and may be pushed by a vol- unteer. Volunteers do not need to register and pay the entry just to assist the runner unless they desire a race t-shirt. Medallions are given to all participants with disabilities. The event includes fun activities such as soccer, music, art activ- ities, games, and snacks.
- Trophies go to the Top Three Overall Male and Females, First Overall Masters Male and Female, and First Overall Grand Masters Male and Female, Seniors Male and Female, and to the top three finishers in the usual 5 year age divisions. Also trophies for the first three Male & Female Racewalkers, medals to all runners with disabilities and trophies to the first 3 boys and girls in the 1 mile race. Ages (10-12) & (9 & under). Trophies to the top 3 wheelchairs in the one mile.
- USATF Certified Course MS13016MS
Registration fees
5K Runner Closed
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$17.00
5K Racewalker Closed
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$17.00
1 Mile Run/Walk - age 13 and over Closed
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$17.00
1 Mile Run/Walk - age 12 and under Closed
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$10.00
1/4 Mile Disability Run Closed
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$10.00
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leonard Vergunst - Race Director
- Phone
- 228-380-7037
- Website
- Visit website
