My First 5K

My First 5K artwork  Q: Have you ever wanted to participate in a 5K race but had no idea how to get ready?

  A: My First 5K


Join representatives from Forrest General Wellness, Hattiesburg Clinic

and Southern Miss to obtain your training for walking and running.

 

 

Instructor-led training and motivation - 3 days per week

  • Training will begin Tuesday, September 3
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:15 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.) - Bruce and Virginia Wilgus Fitness Trail at Southern Miss
  • Sundays (4 p.m.) - Longlead Trace Gateway

Kickoff & Registration

  • Monday, August 27 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - Hattiesburg Clinic Poplar Room
  • Monday, August 27 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Forrest General Livewell Center next to Wal-Mart on Hwy. 49
  • Tuesday, August 28 (11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Southern Miss Student Union
  • Tuesday, August 28 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Southern Miss Payne Center
  • Wednesday, August 29 (11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Southern Miss Student Union

Registration Deadline

  • September 21
  • For your safety, no more participants will be added for training after this date.

Cost

  • $15 per participant (includes training and race entry) before September 21

Registration online

  • submit payment (check only) to:

Student Health Services, Jodi Ryder

c/o My First 5k

118 College Dr #5066

Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Race Date

  • Saturday, October 27 at 8 a.m.

 

 

To sign up after registration dates or for more information, contact:

Jodi Ryder (Southern Miss) at 601.266.5266

Susan Bone (Southern Miss) at 601.255.5655

Donna Wheeless (FGH Wellness) at 601.288.3874

Susan Yarrow (Hattiesburg Clinic) at 601.268.5606