September 27, 2024
& September 28, 2024

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, Sept. 27: Hormel Stadium, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 28: Medford City Hall, 6:30am-8:00am

Friday, Sept. 27

3:00pm: Registration opens
5:15pm: Kids’ Fun Runs
5:45pm: Mayor’s Celebrity/VIP Mile & Awards
6:00pm: Para Mile
6:15pm: High School Miles
6:30pm: Final Celebration/Closing & Ford Tavern Celebration
7:00pm: Registration closes for Saturday’s events

*Friday’s activities will be held at the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium.

Kids’ Fun Run Distances

1 lap - 6 years old and under
2 laps - 7-8 years old
3 laps - 9-10 years old
4 laps - 11-12 years old

Saturday, Sept. 28

8:00am: Jerry’s Run for all Ages 5K Race Start
8:05am: 5-mile Race Start
8:05am: 2-mile Walk Start (behind the 5-mile runners)
8:30am: Post Race Celebrations

The Courses

Starting and finishing at Medford City Hall, the 5-mile & 5K races and 2-mile walk are scenic tours through the heart of the city. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a weekend jogger, the course was created for all ability levels. 

Both the 5K and 5 Mile are certified USATF courses.

The kids’ races are age-dependent distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 3/4 mile and 1 mile, starting and finishing on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium. The youth who are participating in the Dream Big Marathon will run their final mile together.

The Mayor’s Celebrity Mile (invitation only) is a one-mile course run on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium.

Course Restrictions + Support

For the safety of all runners, skateboards, rollerblades, animals, and unauthorized bicycles and wheeled devices are not permitted in this event. 

Everyone participating in this event must be registered, including children. We highly recommend that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. 

Time Limit

The time limit to complete the 5K & 5-mile course is 90 minutes. Those still on the course after this time may be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the course as an “informed pedestrian.”

Water Stations

Water will be available along both the 5K and 5-mile courses as well as the Start Line Area, the Finish Line, and the Post-Race Party.

Portable Toilets

Portable toilet facilities will be located at the start and finish areas.

Participant Perks

Each participant will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, a copy of Dave McGillivray’s illustrated book Running Across America, and for those older than 21 years, two drink tickets for the post-race party!

Awards

Awards will be presented for the Top 3 overall male, female, and master divisions in both Jerry’s Run for all Ages 5K and the 5-mile race. Other award categories to be announced.

Post-Race Celebration

Join us for post-race festivities after your run to celebrate your incredible race! Enjoy refreshments, music, food, and more!