2024 DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. 5K Unity Run/Walk...

_ The 2024 DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. 5K Unity Run/Walk:

The MLK Unity 5K Run/Walk is in collaboration with the City of Southaven and supported by the Southaven Mayor’s office, Mayor’s Youth Council, Mayor of Walls, Mayor of Olive Branch, local churches and citizens of  DeSoto County.  This event began as a small walk but has grown into an annual tradition and since has expanded into a 5K Run/Walk.  Its purpose is to celebrate unity among peers and the value added by asking all ethnic groups to recognize the ties that bind us all together with people from all walks of life to work together as one group.
Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Precious Pearls Foundation. Proceeds will assist the foundation in providing support to deserving students in the DeSoto County Area, to prevent birth defect and infant mortality, provide services to the elderly and support to our veterans. PPF also supports our charity partner-Feed My Lambs. 
Contact Precious Pearls Foundation for details on how to make it a fundraiser for your organization or school. [email protected]
Registration Information:
5K RUN/WALK at  Snowden Grove, Southaven, MS. (January 15th only) 
Course: 5K inside Snowden Grove as in past years.
Registration: 6:45 AM
Welcome and Sponsor Presentations: 7:00 AM
Start time: 8:00 AM 
Course closes: 10:00 AM 
8:00 am is the start time for runners. For walkers, we are offering a “start as you please” (before 9:00 AM) opportunity to complete your 5K run/walk on January 15th on our traditional 5K course in Snowden Grove. Runners should start no later than 8:00 am to allow enough time to finish before the course closes at 10:00 am. This staggered start for walkers will allow for additional distancing at the start line and throughout the entire course.
 
Participants and supporters will not be allowed to congregate in the area. Medals will be given to finishers to pick up once they cross the finish line. This area will be monitored by race personnel and volunteers. If you start the run late, you will be responsible for capturing and uploading your time for results. You can upload your time either by:
Using the RaceJoy App (see "RaceJoy How to" below) to automatically capture your mile split times and upload your time for results.
Update the time from your watch manually on the race results page by clicking on the "Submit Virtual Results" button on the results page (click here). The button will be available on January 15th.  
We look forward to seeing you crossing the finish line. Register for the: 5K RUN/WALK - SNOWDEN GROVE!

2022 Results at: runsignup.com 
2021 Results at: runsignup.com 
2020 Results at: runsignup.com