JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K

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  • 07.04.2018 @ 08:00 AM
  • San Marino, California
Event Closed
The event administrator has closed online registration for this event. You may still register the evening of July 3rd between 4PM & 7PM at Run with Us Pasadena located at 235 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 or race morning starting at 6:45am at the event location!
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Can't make it to San Marino on July 4th? Join a Shadow Run!
For the fourth year, we will be offering those who can't be in San Marino on July 4th an option to run/walk and raise money to support the JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation, the same as you would in San Marino. Shadow Runs bolster our awareness and fundraising efforts across the country. So if you can’t make the event in San Marino, we’d love you to register for the Shadow Run and receive an official Race T-Shirt.
About This Event
Kick off your 4th of July celebration with a 5K run/jog/walk through the beautiful City of San Marino. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the life and legacy of 2nd Lt. JP Blecksmith and all service men and women who have and continue to serve our Country. The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K benefits the JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation.
Course
Please note this course is NOT a closed course. While we will have police monitoring the course, we encourage you all to exercise extreme caution while out on the course.

You can view the course map below or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://jpblecksmith.org/course_map.html
Bib Number & T-Shirt Pick-Up on July 3rd
This year we are offering race number and t-shirt pickup on the evening of July 3rd between 4PM & 7PM at Run with Us Pasadena located at 235 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. Participants who pick up their race number and t-shirt will not only avoid the long lines on the morning of the race, but will also enjoy a 15% discount during their visit to Run with Us.* We strongly encourage all participants to take this opportunity to avoid the lines on the morning of the 4th and support our sponsor, Run with Us!

*Must show proof of registration. Not valid on Brooks, Garmin, already marked down items or with other discounts.
Bib Number & T-Shirt Pick-Up on Race Day
If you are unable to pick up your bib number and T-shirt on July 3rd at Run with Us Pasadena, you are able to do so on race day starting at 6:45AM. We encourage you to give yourself plenty of time to park, pick-up your bib number and shirt, and proceed to the start line. As a reminder, the race will start at 8:00AM.
Race Day Registration
If you don't register online, you can still register for the 5K on race day. Race day registration will being at 6:45AM and conclude at 7:45AM. Race day registration will be available in the parking lot near the finish line on the northwest corner of San Marino Avenue and Huntington Drive. Please give yourself plenty of time to park, register, and get to the start line if you plan to register on race day.
Post Race
We will be utilizing our post race time to announce the top 3 overall male and female runners, thank our sponsors and participants, and give participants time to check out our sponsors' booths and mingle with other participants prior to continuing on with their 4th of July festivities.
Awards
We will be awarding race finishers with commemorative medallions while supplies last. (Note: To receive a medallion, you must be a registered participant with a visible bib number). We will announce and award the overall top three male and female finishers during our post race ceremony. We will not be providing awards for age group winners.
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Sub Event Cost Distance
$25.00 5km
$25.00 5km
In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my family, my heirs, executers, and administrators, forever waive, release & discharge any and all rights & claims for damages & causes of suit or action known or unknown, that may have against The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K, The JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation, The City of San Marino and all other political entities, The San Marino Tribune, Race Wire (including its contractors, affiliates, and employees), USAT&F, all independent contractors & construction firms working on or near the course, all JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation Committee persons, Officials & Volunteers, & all sponsors of the 5K, & the related 5K Events & their officers, directors, employees, agents & representatives, successors, & assigns, for any and all injuries that may be suffered by me in this event. I attest that I am physically fit, am aware of the dangers & precautions that must be taken when running in warm or cold conditions, & have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event. I also agree to abide by any decision of an appointed medical official relative to my ability to safely continue or complete the Run. I further assume and will pay my own medical & emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. Further, I hereby grant full permission to The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K and/or agents hereby authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose at any time. I further understand that there are no entry refunds, exchanges, transfers or rollovers, and that the event may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions, natural disasters, or threats to local and national security. I have read this waiver carefully & understand it. Furthermore, I hereby affirm that I am eighteen (18) years of age, I have read this document, and I understand its contents. If less than 18 years of age, parent/guardian of participating minor must submit entry on the minors behalf. As the parent/guardian I hereby acknowledge and execute the foregoing Waiver release for and on behalf of the minor named herein. In submitting this form I hereby authorize medical treatment for any injuries sustained during this event. It is understood that parent/guardian assumes full risk for and on behalf of said minor. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.