Emile and Brooke Craig Memorial Crayola Classic 5K/10K

Past Event

515 Country Place Parkway, Pearl MS

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Annual Event: The Crayola Classic is held each year on the Saturday before Memorial Day.
Sponsor: The event is sponsored by New Day Mississippi (501c3) and provides clothes and school supplies to Region 8 kids in Rankin County.
Impact: These are the neediest of children in Rankin County and oftentimes, New Day MS is their only means of clothing and supplies for school.
Volunteer Driven: The race is operated totally by volunteers and nearly 100% of the money raised is spent to purchase clothing and school supplies.

Honoring Legacy: The race is named in honor of Brooke and Emile Craig, great supporters of the cause.
Brooke's Passion: Emile's wife, Brooke, lost her battle with cancer on January 3, 2022, and was passionate about helping "Emile’s Kids".
Shared Mission: Both Emile and Brooke’s compassion for children continues through the “Emile & Brookes Kids” nonprofit.
Enduring Impact: Their legacy and dedication will live on through this event.

Race Options: Participants can choose from a 5k walk, 5k run, 10k run/walk, and a kid's fun run.
Location: The race will take place at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds CC campus in Pearl, MS.
Food and Drinks: There will be plenty of food and drinks for all participants.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 runners in 10-year age groups for the 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k.

Individual Fundraiser: Raise additional funds for New Day Mississippi with a $50 minimum to earn a free race entry.
Team Fundraising: Create a team fundraising effort with a $250 minimum for free entry for up to five team members.
Registration Process: You can do this during the normal registration process, just follow the prompts.
T-Shirts: T-shirts will be given to everyone who registers no later than 5/15.

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