Junaia P. Carter/AMA 5K Race
7th Annual Junaia P. Carter, M.D., 5K Race
Extension of 24th Annual AMA 5K
Results for the Junaia P Carter MD 5K are now posted at:
http://fastscore.net/events/junaiapcartermd5k.html
SIU-SOM Students present the 6th Annual Junaia Carter, M.D., 5K Race
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. check-in)
Washington Park
Springfield, IL
Hosted by SIU School of Medicine Medical Students
All proceeds to benefit M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to foster the independence of homeless and at-risk families.
REGISTRATION
Download a flyer.
Registration Fees:
- $20 if you register online through 4/13/18
- $25 if you register on race day
Preregister online or at the Springfield Running Center during packet pickup
Packet pickup is Friday, April 13, from 4-6:30 p.m.at Springfield Running Center, 2943 W. White Oaks Drive, Ph: 217.787.4400, or on race day
Register also before the race between 7:30-8:30 a.m. on April 14 at the Washington Park shelter, between the playground and the starting line.
Make checks payable to "SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE".
AWARDS & PRIZES
Awards to male & female top 3 overall finishers & top 3 finishers in each of the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over.
T-shirts guaranteed for all who pre-register by March 28.
Door prizes and refreshments after race. Must be present for door prizes.
COURSE MAP
PARKING
Parking limited inside Washington Park, additional parking along S Grand Ave
RACE SHELTER
South of playground, just west of Start/Finish line
RACE
Starting line is between playground and tennis courts. 2 loops around Washington Park totaling 5 km (3.1 mi) First loop keeps to outside from lake to MacArthur Blvd Second loop keeps inside park.