Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Friday, April 10th • Packet Pick-up and Registration

3 to 6 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion (102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)

Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of the Farmers Market Pavilion.

Packet Pick-up Tips:

• Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.

• You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; you will need their name and age. Please bring a written or typed list if possible, when picking up for multiple people.

• Picking up for a group of 10 or more, please email Courtney at clewandowski@mauryregional.com to arrange packet pickup.

• If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.

Saturday, April 11th • Race Day!

Riverwalk Park located at 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401

6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues 
7:45 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:50 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions, stretches led by Maury Regional Physical Therapy and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:15 a.m. (or as soon as 5K is finished) - 1-Mile Trot begins

Results will be available live. Check your time online by scanning the QR code to see if you’ve won an award. If you are a winner, please visit our volunteers by the Mobile Bus to receive your medal.

5K Top Award Categories
Overall: Top Male and Female participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female participants

5K Age Divisions
The top three male and female participants in each age group will receive a medal. Overall, Masters (ages 40+), and Super Grandmasters (ages 70+) award winners will also receive medals. Results and awards will be available live.

1-Mile Trot Award Categories
The top three male and female finishers under age 12 will receive awards. All 1-Mile Trot participants will receive a finisher ribbon upon completing the race.

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FINISH LINE SPONSOR

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

SPRINTER SPONSOR

TRAINER SPONSOR

PATRON SPONSOR

WARM-UP

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP QUESTIONS

How do I register?
Online registration at MuleKick5K.com is preferred and will remain open until the race begins on April 11. For questions about registration, call the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation at 931.381.1111 ext 1012.

What if I can't make it? Is my registration refundable? 
Race registrations are non-refundable. We will gladly provide your t-shirt and race bag. 

What will we receive during packet pick-up?
You will receive your race T-shirt, race number, timing tag and race goody bag.

Can I pick up a packet for a friend or family member?
Yes, but you will need to know their age. Bring a written or typed list if you’re picking up for multiple people. To pick up for a group of 10 or more, please email Courtney at clewandowski@mauryregional.com to arrange pick up. 

Am I guaranteed a race shirt?
All participants who pre-register at least one week in advance are guaranteed the shirt size selected during registration. Late sign-ups are not guaranteed a specific size and shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Will I be able to change my shirt size?
Shirt exchanges will only be allowed after the race. We will have an area for shirt exchange after the race for those wishing to exchange their shirts. You will be given the shirt size you ordered during registration. Please double check your order before submitting for youth vs adult sizes. 

How can I get a race shirt if I do not want to participate?
You may register as a spirit runner to receive a race shirt. You do not have to compete if you do not wish to do so. You may pick up your shirt at the packet pickup on Friday, April 10.

What type of timing is being used?
Bodies Race Company will be timing the event. Your timing chip will be on the back of your racing number bib. Participants must wear their number on the front of their outermost garment.

RACE DAY QUESTIONS

Where is the race located?
Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, Tennessee.

What time does the race start?
5K: 8:00 a.m.
1-Mile Trot: 9:15 a.m.

Where does the race start?
The race begins at Riverwalk Park in downtown Columbia. Please see the Course Map page of the website for further details.

What if it is raining/snowing on race morning?
The race will take place rain, snow or shine unless severe weather conditions occur, or race officials feel it is unsafe to continue. 

Where do I park?
Participants can park at Riverside Elementary, the Riverwalk parking lot or across the Riverwalk Bridge on the perimeter of downtown Columbia.

How will the race begin?
Five minutes before the 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., participants will be called to line up behind the starting line. Participants’ times begin and end when crossing the start/finish lines, so placement behind the line will not impact final times.

Are baby joggers/ baby strollers allowed in the race?
Yes, strollers are allowed.

Are walkers allowed to participate?
Yes, but please start toward the back of the pack.

Are runners allowed to run with dogs?
Dogs are NOT allowed at the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot.

Can we participate as a relay team?
No.

When are the awards?
Results are live, check your time online by scanning the QR code on the signs located near the start / finish line and mobile bus. If you won, please see a volunteer to receive your medal.