In 259 days · Sat, May 29, 2027
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When
Saturday, May 29th, 2027
Where
8258 Victory Street, Vicksburg MI
Distances
5K
Typical weather
55–74°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
51–78°F
dry
2025
47–68°F
dry
2024
53–69°F
rain
2023
52–84°F
dry
2022
58–79°F
dry
2021
40–64°F
dry
2020
56–70°F
rain
2019
55–69°F
rain
2018
69–88°F
dry
2017
56–73°F
dry
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About this race
About the Dr. John Seaman Memorial 5K
- Event Purpose: Join us for a beautiful walk, run, or bike ride as we are raising project funds to take a District Mission Team to Chile, South America!
- Sponsor: This special 5K is sponsored by the Michigan District Nazarene Missions International and honors the life and legacy of Dr. John Seaman.
- Legacy: Dr. John Seaman and his wife, Linda, began serving as missionaries in 1976, first in Martinique, and helped pioneer the Church of the Nazarene’s work in Côte d’Ivoire.
- Fun Socks: Dr. John Seaman was known for his joyful spirit and he loved wearing fun and colorful socks! In honor of him, we invite everyone to wear their most colorful, fun socks during the race.
Registration & Packet Pickup
- Registration Fee: Registration is $40 for all participants.
- Packet Pickup: On the day of the race, registered participants will come to the ISAC building to receive a race day packet, race shirt, and race bib.
- Shirt Availability: A race shirt is guaranteed if registered before May 10, 2027: after that, it's first come first serve.
- Pickup Hours: Pick up starts at 7:00am and is available up to the event start times.
Event Times
- Bike Ride: Saturday May 29, 2027, starts at 8am outside the ISAC building.
- Run/Walk: Saturday May 29, 2027, starts at 8:30am outside the ISAC building.
Awards & Age Categories
- Awards: Awards for the 5k Run/Walk will be awarded to the Top Overall Male and Female.
- Age Categories: Top Two Males and Females per Age Category in 12 years and older categories.
- Recognition: 11 years and under will all receive an ice cream coupon for the snack bar.
- Categories: Age categories: 11 years and under, 12-18 years, 19-29 years, 30-44 years, 45-65 years, 66 years and older.
Timing
- Results: Timing results will be available at the end of the race.
Donations
- Support: Please go the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support our mission district team trip in South America, January 2028.
For more information, visit our race page.
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