We are rain or shine, hot or cold. Race will not be postponed. Please dress for your comfort! See you soon!
Plan to leave your dogs home for this one!
Saturday, January 20, 20248:00 am CDT
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About
We will be set up on the lower level of the pavilion, the side closest to the water! Here are the coordinates: 30.579347, -97.414592
Please do not plan to park at the pavilion. Park at the track lot between Sycamore and Davis and take the trail. Here are the coordinates for the lot: 30.578600, -97.416242
NOTE: Due to insurance requirements through USATF, we can not have dogs participate in the race with their owners.
13th Annual 5K and 10K to benefit the Taylor Garden Club. Taylor Garden Club provides Scholarships for youths who are pursuing careers in ecology, horticulture, landscaping, arbor and forestry studies and other career fields relating to growing things. We also work closely with the City of Taylor and the parks system to assist with planned tree and garden plantings and maintenance.
Join us for the 5K or 10K distance, both will be on the TRAIL!
We are rain or shine!
Entry Fees
| Division | Price | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | $15.00 | 1-18 |
| $25.00 | ||
| 10K | $30.00 | |
| $20.00 | 1-18 | |
| 5K Stroller | Free | |
| 10K Stroller | Free | |
| Sleepwalker | $15.00 |
Read Additional Info Section for FAQs
DOG and STROLLER are add ons and mean you will have a bib assigned to your dog or your stroller in addition to your own. A dog or a stroller must by accompanied by a registered human!
Course
| Division | Route | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | Murphy Park 5K Route | 5.00 Kilometers |
| 10K | Murphy Park 10K | 10.00 Kilometers |
Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Early Packet Pick Up and Late Registration
Night before the Race - 4:00 - 6:00 PM - 1705 W Lake Dr, Taylor, Tx
Race Day Pickup and Late Registration
1 Hour Before Race Start Time – Near Start/Finish, Inside the Pavilion
NOTE: Look up your bib here (https://www.athleteguild.com/event/taylor-tx/2024-taylor-garden-club-run-for-the-roses-5k10k/athletes)
Bib Numbers 1-1006 - you are considered EARLY REGISTRATION -- that's the line you'll head to at Packet Pickup on Race Morning, or what you will tell the volunteers if you pick up Friday night
All other numbers are considered LATE REGISTRATION and that’s where you'll head to at Packet Pickup on Race Morning, or what you will tell the volunteers if you pick up Friday night
Early Registrants: Dog and Stroller Bibs will be in the packets of the Registered Owner.
*If you are looking up your bib number on your phone, you may need to scroll down below the navigation buttons to find the search box
Race Day Schedule
07:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Late Registration
08:00 AM - 5K
08:00 AM - 10K
08:00 AM - 5K Stroller
08:00 AM - 10K Stroller
Award Categories
5K
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female (40 +)
Masters Male/Female (40 +)
Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-100
1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-100
10K
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female (40 +)
Masters Male/Female (40 +)
Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-100
1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-100
5K Stroller
Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
1-99
1-99
10K Stroller
Top 3 Male/Female in age groups:
1-99
1-99
Directions and Parking
Parking is available off Davis Street, next to the track. Start/Finish and Packet Pick Up/Walk Up Registration is located at the lower level of the Pavilion (walk from the parking lot across Sycamore Street).
Pavilion - Here are the coordinates: 30.579347, -97.414592
Parking at track lot between Sycamore and Davis - Here are the coordinates for the lot: 30.578600, -97.416242
Additional Info
Must register by Shirt Guarantee Deadline to guarantee receipt of shirt requested.
Shirt Guarantee Deadline is Jan 1.
Extra shirts are ordered conservatively so as not to expend funds on shirts that could go to the cause. If having a shirt is important to you, please register by Shirt Guarantee Deadline.
Races start and finish at the pavilion, at the address listed at the top of this page.
We are Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold.
5K and 10K are chip timed.
Online Early Registration will close 4 days before race day. Late registration is available during stated Packet Pickup times above.
If you register after early registration closes, you are considered late registration and you can still sign up online! When you get to packet pickup or race morning, follow the signs for Late Registration.
Late Registration closes 15 minutes before race start time.
No refunds, but you may transfer your registration to another person.
Packets may be picked up by another person.
All Registration Changes must be handled on race morning with the timing company.
If offered, Packets to be shipped will be shipped following the close of the race.
All packets not retrieved by race start time will be considered donations.
We allow late starts up to 10 minutes after start time. If you are later than that and you choose to start, note that you may not have support, coverage, or directional markings, and you will not be timed - with love!
Contact Info
Jennifer Crosby, fortheloveofgo@gmail.com
Contact for race: fortheloveofgo@gmail.com
