Jesse James 5K and 15K Runs/ 5K Non-Competitive Walk
Sunday
Registration: 6:30 am to 7:30 am (Run/ Walk begins at 8:00 am)
Bridge Square
Mail in Registration form-- Adobe pdf
Mail in Registration form-- Microsoft Word Document
Mail your entry to:
Jesse James 5K & 15K
PO Box 425
Northfield, MN 55057
Entry Fees: Payable to Jesse James 5K
Received on or before August 25th : $15
Received August 25th or later: $25
Course: Both the 5K and 15K events begin at 8:00 AM. Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up will be at the Northfield Armory, 519 Division Street, Northfield. Both races will start and finish at the Northfield Historical Society Building (408 Division St.). This building is the original First National Bank of Northfield and the site of the infamous attempted bank robbery by the notorious James-Younger Gang in 1876. Both courses are run completely on paved roads. The 5K is a moderate layout while the 15K is more challenging with several hills. Please read the application for more details.
The "ChampionChip" timing system will be used this year. All registered runners and walkers in both the 5K and 15K will compete with the "ChampionChip", utilizing a computerized timing system on their shoe.
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM at the National Guard Armory (519 Division St, Northfield).
T-Shirts: All competitors whose registration is received on or before August 25th will receive their official Jesse James Days 5K & 15K t-shirt on race day. Those whose registration is received after August 25th may have to wait for their shirt. (It would be mailed)
Aid Stations: Aid stations will be located at the 2 mile mark of the 5K race and at the 2, 4, 6 and 8 mile marks of the 15K race.
Safety Concerns: No headphones, in-line skates, bicycles, or pets are allowed on the course. Baby-joggers are welcome.
Age Groups/Awards: Top 3 female and male finishers in both the 5K & 15K races in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
Wheelchair Division: Top 5 finishers in each race will receive an award.
Charity: your old running shoes are welcome!!! Please drop your old running shoes off at the registration area. Shoes will be donated to “MARY’S PLACE”, a non-profit, transitional housing center for homeless individuals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
The DJJD Committee is not responsible for any personal injury incurred while participating in this event. This is not a button event.
Event Chair: Dick Daymont, 507-645-6518 or 612-702-7421 dick@northfieldrunning.com
