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Hannah Pote Run For Education 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run


Hannah Pote was an outstanding SHS student athlete who was tragically killed in a car accident on December 18, 1997. This race was established to honor Hannah's tremendous spirit and love of Starkville High School. Funds raised will directly support teacher and special school project grants within the Starkville Oktibbeha School District.

Registration fees

1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - No T-Shirt Closed

  1. Free
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt Closed

  1. $10.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - With T-shirt Closed

  1. $10.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

1 Mile Fun Run - With T-shirt Closed

  1. $20.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - Sponsor Closed

  1. Free
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - SHS/AMS Cross Country Team Member fee comes out of XC budget Closed

  1. Free
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - SOSD Teacher/Student Closed

  1. $20.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - Runner/Walker Closed

  1. $25.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - Any Athlete from any sport from SOCSD Closed

  1. $15.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

5K - Athletes from any school in the surrounding area Closed

  1. $15.00
    Apr 1 - Aug 15

Registration Information

Online registration is available through Thursday, August 15, 2024. Race day registration is available on the morning of the race between 6:45 - 7:45 (5K cost is $30 for all, 1 mile run cost is $10).

The Course

The certified 5K features a very flat, fast road course with traffic control and starts at 8:00.
The 1-mile fun run is closed to traffic on a flat, out and back course and starts at 9:00.
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Packet Pick-Up

Packet pickup day of race only - at race site between 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

Awards

The overall male & female and overall male & female masters
will be awarded a trophy.

1st, 2nd, 3rd place will be awarded in the following categories:

10 & Under 20-29 50-59
11-14 30-39 60-69
15-19 40-49 70+


All 1 Mile Fun Run finishers will receive a medal.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Dr. Jonathon Pote

C. MORRIS AND PEGGY ADAMS


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Event schedule

  • Sat, August 17, 2024 6:45 AM - Registration begins ($30 on race day)
  • Sat, August 17, 2024 7:45 AM - Registration ends
  • Sat, August 17, 2024 8:00 AM - 5K starts
  • Sat, August 17, 2024 9:00 AM - 1 mile fun run starts

Contact information

Event contact
Elaine Schimpf
Email
elaineschimpf@gmail.com
Phone
662-312-3335