John Wesley Holt Legacy Race

Race Information

• Date: February 7, 2026
• Location: 1400 S. University Blvd., Mobile, AL
• Registration: Pre-registration ends on February 5 at midnight
• In-Person Registration: Available on race day starting at 7:00 AM with increased costs

About the Race

Spend the day celebrating the life of John Wesley Holt with a 5K course and Fun Run beginning and ending at St. Luke's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama. Both 5K and Fun Run are available to both runners and walkers! All proceeds from the 4JWH Run support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, which was established in memory of John Wesley Holt, Class of 2021. John Wesley tragically lost his life in a hit and run accident on February 18th, 2023. John Wesley was an Eagle Scout and a sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama. To honor his memory, the Holt family has established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship awarded annually to a St. Luke's senior who has shown the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified in all parts of his life: Character, Academics, and Athletics. John Wesley Holt, an Uncommon Man.

Legacy Run

An annual John Wesley Holt Legacy Run will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal School to remember the many lives that John Wesley impacted.

Packet Pick-Up

• Location: St. Luke's Student Services
• Date: Day before the race
• Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Registration: Available during this time

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top male and female overall
• Adult Awards: Top three males and females ages 15 - 75+ in 5-year age groups
• Children Awards: Top three males and females in age groups 9 and under, 10-14
• Awards Ceremony: Light refreshments provided to race participants following the 5K Race

Race Day Activities

• John Wesley Holy Legacy Run
• Inflatables
• Face Painting
• South Paw/USA Cheerleaders
• Food Trucks: All proceeds will be given to the John Wesley Holt Foundation
• Car Wash: A percentage of proceeds will also support the John Wesley Holt Foundation

Weather Disclaimer

John Wesley Holt Legacy Race will take place rain or shine. Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event should the weather pose a danger to the safety of the participants and volunteers. Entry fees are not refundable and will be considered a donation to the John Wesley Holt Foundation.

Learn More

For additional information, please visit the race website: John Wesley Holt Legacy Race.