Johnnys' Run

👟 Welcome to Johnny's Run

Hi!

My name is Johnny Agar and I’m the Race Director of the 3rd Annual St. Patrick Parnell Festival 5K named Johnny’s Run!

🏃 My Journey as an Athlete

• Early Challenges: Being an athlete was something I had always wanted, and my cerebral palsy tried to prevent me from becoming one!
• Overcoming Obstacles: Wheelchair sports were out of the question since I can only use one hand, and nobody wants someone on their team who can only spin in circles!
• Support from Family: Several years ago, my dad started pushing me in road races as a way for me to participate in sports.
• Inspiration from Others: After doing several races with my dad, I knew I was capable of more after seeing athletes around me push themselves past their own physical and mental challenges.

🏅 A Personal Achievement

• My Goal: I decided to finish a race on my own two feet with the help of my walker even though I had only ever walked 23 steps!
• First Race: I accomplished my goal in 2013 at the Saint Patrick Parnell Festival 5k.
• Completion Time: It took me one hour and forty-five minutes to complete and it was an amazing accomplishment for me!
• My Blessings: That “Impossible Mile” has led to an abundance of blessings— one of which is being able to direct this traditional race.

🎉 About Johnny's Run

• Race Details: I'm equally honored to be learning how to direct a race from one of the area’s best -- Mr. Tom Theoret.
• Growth of the Race: Tom was the race director for nearly 30 years growing the Irish Jig from a few hundred to the many thousand who run it today.
• Family-Friendly Event: I would love to invite you to participate with us in this family-friendly race that always kicks off the St Patrick Parnell Festival in Parnell, Michigan.
• Exciting Opportunities: This year, we are excited because there will be THREE opportunities to participate...the Johnny's Run 5k, the Impossible Mile Challenge, and the Kids' Race!

For more details, visit our race page: Johnny's Run Registration.