7200 West Pkwy, Amarillo TX
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
John Michael Morrison is the son of Doug and Amanda Morrison. On August 12, 2019, six weeks after his 17th birthday, he lost his life in a car accident. He was starting his Junior year at Randall High School in Amarillo, Tx.
John Michael LOVED TO RUN!! As a Randall Raider his sophomore year, he qualified for and ran with his team at the State Cross Country Meet. He was also the district 3-5A JV Champ in the 1600m & 3200m at the district track meet.
While his accomplishments on the course were impressive, what mattered most to John Michael was his team. He lived out a “team-first, ALL IN” mindset, always placing the success of his teammates ahead of his own. He was known for his big smile, his silly sense of humor, and the genuine joy he brought to those around him. John Michael was a loyal friend whose encouragement, kindness, and unforgettable hugs left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
The Morrison family honors John Michael’s life, character, and love of running by awarding scholarships to Amarillo-area senior cross country and long distance track athletes who reflect the same passion, character, and commitment to their teammates that John Michael lived every day.
Thanks to your continued support—and the incredible dedication of our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and participants—we were able to award $30,000 in scholarships in Spring 2025, bringing the total awarded to $135,000 over the past five years.
With the addition of racing wheelchair and handcycle divisions, and more than 300 participants each year, this event continues to grow and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Our five-year anniversary project, “John Michael’s Closet,” has raised $2,500 and provided much-needed footwear to 12 Amarillo-area student-athlete runners who needed assistance obtaining the gear required to safely pursue their passion for running.
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors and donors. We are honored to partner with you year after year. We could not carry out our mission—or continue John Michael’s legacy—without your support.
And a huge shoutout to the best volunteers around, affectionately known as the JMM CREW. Their dedication brings the entire event together and ensures a safe, organized, and meaningful experience for everyone involved.
We have been truly blessed by the support of our friends, family, the Amarillo community, and surrounding areas. We look forward to celebrating our 7th year as we honor John Michael and recognize these outstanding student-athletes who share his passion for running.
Your support enables the Morrison family to continue honoring John Michael’s memory and love of running while helping fellow athletes pursue their education.
A friendly reminder, there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Registration closes on Thursday, June 18th at 11:59pm.
Please post pictures on social media using the hashtag #run4johnmichael
Event Location: West Plains Junior High - 7200 West Pkwy - Amarillo, Texas 79119
Course Play by Play: Start in bus lane of West Plains Junior High, go around bus lane to Paragon Drive. Turn RIGHT onto Paragon Drive and run all the way to Thunder Road and turn LEFT. Continue all the way to Alliance Drive and turn LEFT. Run on Alliance Drive all the way to Challenge Drive and turn LEFT. Run all the way down Challenge Drive to Excel Ave and turn LEFT. Run on Excel Ave to Progress Drive and turn RIGHT. Run on Progress Drive to Learning Tree Ave and turn RIGHT. Run down Learning Tree Ave to Challenge Drive and turn RIGHT. Continue on Challenge Drive to Alliance Drive and turn RIGHT. Run all the way to Thunder Road and turn RIGHT. Run all the way on Thunder Road to Paragon Drive and turn RIGHT. Continue on Paragon Drive back to the bus lane of West Plains JH. Run on the bus lane back to the FINISH LINE.
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors - we could not do what we do without you!
A special thank you to:
