After a few years off, the Run for God JFest 5K is back. This race has been a favorite for years and since JFest has a new location at the Tennessee River Park it's going to be even better. Just like in years past this 5K finishes right in from of the JFest stage and your entry also gets you into the festival.
JFest is the Tennessee Valley's largest Christian music Festival and we are so excited about this year's amazing lineup.
Coming back to the stage as the 2023 headliner is Crowder. Also joining us this year is Cain, Mac Powell from Third Day, Social Club Misfits, The Union Chattanooga, Blessing Offer, Cochran and Company, Jordan ST CYR, Ben Fuller, and Jason Crabb.
And maybe most importantly, you'll be supporting a ministry that strives every day to point people to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Out and back on the Tennessee Riverwalk.
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ClosedNov 14 – Nov 28
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$54.50
Regular Registration
Nov 28 – May 1 -
$59.83May 1 – May 17
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Schedule
Saturday – May 20, 2022 – Tennessee River Park
Gates Open/Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration - 6:00AM
5K Race Start - 8:00AM
Awards Ceremony - After everyone is finished.
Approximately 9:15AM
JFest Gates Open 11:00AM
Course Map
Awards
We have the best awards on the planet thanks to Kens Carstar! Age group awards will be awarded after all runners have finished.
T-Shirts
All finishers will receive a short sleeve moisture-wicking technical t-shirt. (Mens, Ladies, or Youth Cut)
Be sure to sign up early to be guaranteed a t-shirt at packet pickup. Everyone who registers and races WILL receive a t-shirt, however, those who register after Wednesday - May 17, 2022, will have to pick theirs up at a later date!
Team Competition
Be a part of the team competition this year, which is based on participation. You can register as a church, community organization, or even as a corporation or workplace. When you register, look to see if anyone has created a team for your organization. If not, you can start a team and get others to join you! You will see the Team section as you register. Gather up all you can and there just may be a team award in your future!
Route
Course Map coming soon.
How are the Proceeds used?
Run for God is a Nonprofit Corporation. 100% of the proceeds from our races are used in one of two ways. When you register, you will be helping to take the name of Jesus to the running world through the "Who do you say that I AM?" ad campaign. We have seen hundreds of eternal decisions made in response to the campaign you are supporting! If you'd like to know more, please visit RunforGod.com. The second way you are helping is to keep the day-to-day operations of Run for God moving. Our revenue comes from books, t-shirts, donations, and races.
If you can't make it to race day, please consider being a Run for God financial supporter in lieu of your race entry!
Why do we wait for the last runner to finish before handing out awards?
We get this question often, and we understand that some of you fast runners may be waiting a while before getting your award. But here at Run for God, we have decided that EVERYONE should experience that magical finish line experience no matter what their time may be. For this reason, we hope that you will hang around and help us cheer every runner in, and be inspired by those who just a short time ago were saying “I can’t” and are now saying “I did.”
Event schedule
- Sat, May 20, 2023 6:00 AM - Gates Open/Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration
- Sat, May 20, 2023 8:00 AM - 5K Race Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dean Thompson
- Dean@RunforGod.com
- Phone
- (706) 264-7101
- Website
- Visit website
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | 35MMe | $107.35 |
| 2 | Darren Lewis | $54.10 |
| 3 | Shawn Troutman | $34.50 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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YUASRaised:$107.35 |
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| 2 |
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Reeder Crew$54.96 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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CUMCRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Deborah
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Deborah Avery$107.35 Raised$300.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Annalee
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Annalee ReederRaised: $27.48 |
