Sorry, Online Registration is Closed
March 16, 2024
9AM Start - Rain or Shine
Eisenhower Park Field #2
ABOUT
The Runner in Red 5K draws its name from the Boston Marathon mystery novel “Runner in Red,” by Tom Murphy. The novel is based on a real-life Boston Marathon legend that a woman “wearing red” snuck into the Boston Marathon in 1951, fifteen years before history knew of the first woman runner. The novel is a mystery, love story and family drama that explores the history of women’s running – and raises funds to cure lung cancer.
BUY THE NOVEL - SUPPORT LUNG CANCER CURE
Tom Murphy, author of the Boston Marathon mystery novel, Runner in Red, is contributing profits to help cure lung cancer. Support the cause, purchase the novel on Amazon, or click here.
AWARDS
- Top Female Overall will receive the Barb Murphy trophy.
- Top Male Overall will receive the Jimmy Flynn trophy.
- Top 3 M/F Age Group Medals: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- LARGEST TEAM AWARD Trophy.
BENEFITS
Runner in Red/Barb’s Beer Foundation, a 501c3 charity, raises funds to cure lung cancer in memory of Barb Murphy. A marathon runner and late wife of Tom Murphy, author of the novel, Runner in Red, Barb passed away from non-smoker’s lung cancer in 2013. Learn more about Barb’s story as a marathon runner and advocate for curing lung cancer – at barbsbeer.org. Contributions go to curing lung cancer, which takes the lives of more women than any other cancer.
BIB PICKUP
In-Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
- Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
- You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area.
- If you register more than 24 hours in advance, your bib number will be texted or emailed to you at least 2 hours prior to bib pickup.
- If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup please bring your confirmation email, either on your phone or printed, in order to be assigned a bib.
Virtual: Are shipped to you! Shipping window ranges from one week prior to the event to one week post event.
COURSE
USATF Certified 5K Course - See the MAP here.
PARKING
QUESTIONS
Tom Murphy
[email protected]
360-731-0603
RESULTS & PHOTOS
- LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
- Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 3/16 - 3/24
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!