The John Schultz ‘Running in Red Shorts’
Memorial 5k presented by Races2Run
April 23, 2017 – Sunday
Wilmington, DE
John Schultz, age 84, was killed crossing the street coming home from choir practice on Thursday, November 17th, 2016. John was a well known runner in the tri state area. Wearing his red shorts with no shirt was his trademark. John held Delaware state records in the following categories:
5 mile (80-84) 59:45 / 10k (80-84) 75:56 / 15k (80-84) 2:00:37 / 10 mile (80-84) 2:08:46
20k (75-79) 2:18 / half marathon (80-84) 3:11:37 / full marathon (80-84) 6:44:17
We hope you will join us on Sunday, April 23rd to honor John. Red shorts optional.
Race Time
7:30am- Registration opens
8:30am- Race start
Entry Info
Register online – click here (Weekend races close online registration the Thursday before the race at noon)
Virtual Runners- click here if you would like to support this event and run 3.1 on your own time. Just check the “virtual runner” box at the bottom of the registration page.
Entry fee- $30 pre-registration (until the Thursday before the race at noon) / $35 after and day of event
Participants in Racing Wheelchairs & Strollers- please click HERE for more details regarding our policies for those racing in wheelchairs and those participating as Riders.
Location
8th & Union Kitchen
801 N Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Parking is available at Woodlawn Branch Library – 2020 W 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Benefits
Sponsors
Races2Run
NOVA Timing Systems
8th & Union Kitchen
NKS Distributors
Wheeler Wolfenden Dwares CPA
Harvey Hanna & Associates, Inc.
Horizon Services
Kennett Run Charitable
Premier Orthopaedics
Course
Beautiful out and back route starting and finish at 8th & Union Kitchen. Bancroft Parkway to Rockford Park.
Amenities
-NO tee shirts since John never wore one….but we will be giving out ceramic beer / root beer mugs to the first 500 registered participants
-Post race refreshments & music
-Beer & wine garden for those age 21 & older
-Special awards for those running in red shorts
Awards
-Gift Cards from 8th & Union Kitchen to overall male/female
-Awards for top male/female masters
-Awards for top 2 male/female in 5 year age groups 13 & under through 80 & over (gift cards to age group winners)
-Awards to top male/female walkers
-8th and Union kitchen cup and happy hour for largest team
Timing
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online shortly after the race is complete.
Photos
Photos will be posted on the Races2Run Facebook page after the event
Contact
For more information, contact barb@races2run.com
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Event Sanctioned by USA Track & Field
