Jared Meyers Legacy Race

👟 Event Overview

Join us for the 2nd Annual Jared Meyers Legacy Race! This is a 5K charity run/1 mile walk within the Ellwood City community in honor of Jared Meyers on Sunday, September 28th.

💔 About Jared Meyers

• Tragic Loss: Jared tragically passed away unexpectedly in March of 2024 due to “Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease in combination with Myocardio Bridging”, which is an underlying heart defect that he was not aware he had.
• Family: He leaves behind his young wife, their son, many loving family members, countless close friends, and his local family business, that he was very proud of.
• Community Impact: As an esteemed member of our community, the mark he leaves on the lives of many is indelible.
• Event Purpose: We believe that hosting this event is a fitting tribute to his memory and aims to celebrate his life and legacy.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Race Options: There will be a 5k run and a 1-mile fun walk option.
• Activities: Enjoy the Gravy Griddle food truck, Chinese auction baskets, and a 50/50 drawing.
• Registration Perks: With your race registration, you will receive a race t-shirt and a swag bag at the event.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Top Finishers: Trophies will be given to the top 3 overall finishers for both men and women.
• Age Category Medals: Medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in each of the following age categories (male and female separately): 13 & younger, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 & above.

🐾 Course Guidelines

• Strollers and Dogs: Strollers and dogs are permitted on the race course.
• Leash Requirement: Dogs must be on a leash and you must clean up after them.

🌟 Inspiration

“DO BETTER” - Something that Jared lived by! His big heart and rare level of self-motivation allowed him to perform extraordinarily in all aspects of life, from athletics to relationships and business. When participating in this event, may it instill that same “DO BETTER” mentality in you that Jared lived by every day, constantly choosing to elevate his outputs!

📍 Location

The race will be held at 313 Joffre Street, Ellwood City, PA. For more information and to register, visit Jared Meyers Legacy Race.