Emile and Brooke Craig Memorial Crayola Classic 5K/10K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Emile and Brooke Craig Memorial Crayola Classic 5K/10K
• Date: May 24, 2025
• Location: 515 Country Place Parkway, Pearl, MS
• URL: Crayola Classic Race

🎗️ Purpose and Impact

• Annual Event: The Crayola Classic is held each year on the Saturday before Memorial Day.
• Sponsor: Sponsored by New Day Mississippi (501c3), providing clothes and school supplies.
• Community Focus: Supports the neediest children in Region 8, Rankin County.
• Volunteer Operated: Nearly 100% of the funds raised are utilized for clothing and supplies.

❤️ Honoring Emile and Brooke Craig

• Memorial Race: Named in honor of Emile and Brooke Craig.
• Legacy: Emile supported the race and its beneficiaries, while Brooke fought cancer and shared a passion for helping children.
• Impact: The nonprofit “Emile & Brookes Kids” continues their legacy.
• Community Memory: Their absence is felt, but their contributions endure through the lives they’ve touched.

🏅 Race Events

• Categories: Featuring a 5k walk, 5k run, 10k run/walk, and a kid's fun run.
• Location: Event takes place at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds CC campus.
• Participants: Food and drinks will be provided for all attendees.
• Awards: Top 3 runners in 10 year age groups will receive awards for the 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k.

💰 Fundraising Opportunities

• Individual Fundraiser: Minimum $50 donation earns a free race entry.
• Team Fundraising: Minimum $250 for up to five team members to gain free entries.
• Registration: Fundraising options are available during the normal registration process.
• Free T-shirts: Available for everyone who registers by May 15.