Jefferson State Community College: Original Text

Press release from Jefferson State Community College:

February 24, 2022

Event webpage at jeffersonstate.edu/5K

The 8th Annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Community EGGstravaganza is back in person this year on Saturday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Hoover’s Veterans Park.

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever with great prizes for both the 5K Run and the free 10,000 plus egg hunt for all ages.

Runners will enjoy a low-cost 5K with great swag bags, T-shirts, and medals for winners. Participants in the EGGstravaganza will enjoy prizes galore including televisions, cash, food, and more. Free popcorn, cotton candy and Pepsi products will be available, and participants will hunt for eggs with tickets for free Chick-fil-A sandwiches, Steel City Pops, City Bowls and more food truck treats that will be on site.

The free egg hunt will be separated into age divisions so everyone can enjoy the fun, from children to seniors. Cash and other prizes will be offered for the egg hunt thanks to our community partners. A DJ, inflatables, games, and photos with the Easter bunny will be among the fun at the event.

Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place top male and female overall runners and the top male and female runners in the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-plus.

The price to participate in the 5K is $20, or $15 for college students and those 18 and under (use code STUDENT at checkout). The virtual challenge/sleep-in 5K costs $15. Both 5K and virtual challenge/sleep-in 5K participants will receive a swag bag including the race day shirt.

Find more information, along with a link to registration, at jeffersonstate.edu/5k.

Jefferson State is seeking sponsorships for the event. Anyone interested should visit jeffersonstate.edu/5k/sponsor. Those with questions should contact Libby Holmes at lholmes@jeffersonstate.edu or (205) 983-5230.

This press release was produced by the Jefferson State Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.