Johnnys' Run

👋 Welcome to Johnny's Run!

Hi!

My name is Johnny Agar and I’m the Race Director of the 3rd Annual St. Patrick Parnell Festival 5K named Johnny’s Run!

🏃‍♂️ My Journey

Being an athlete was something I had always wanted, and my cerebral palsy tried to prevent me from becoming one! Wheelchair sports were out of the question since I can only use one hand, and nobody wants someone on their team who can only spin in circles! 😄

• Inspiration: My dad started pushing me in road races as a way for me to participate in sports.
• Determination: After doing several races with my dad, I knew I was capable of more.
• Goal Achievement: I completed a race on my own two feet with the help of my walker in 2013.
• Amazing Accomplishment: It took me one hour and forty-five minutes to complete.

🎉 Race Details

That “Impossible Mile” has led to an abundance of blessings—one of which is being able to direct this traditional race that the Festival Committee agreed to dub now as Johnny’s Run (Hosted by St Patrick Parnell Festival). It's quite an honor, and I’m equally honored to be learning how to direct a race from one of the area’s best -- Mr. Tom Theoret, who was the race director for nearly 30 years.

• Event Name: Johnny's Run (Hosted by St Patrick Parnell Festival)
• Date: 2026-06-26
• Location: 4351 Parnell Ave, Ada, MI
• More Info: Visit our website

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Us!

I would love to invite you to participate with us in this family-friendly race that always kicks off the St Patrick Parnell Festival in Parnell, Michigan.

This year, we are excited because there will be THREE opportunities to participate:

• Johnny's Run 5k
• Impossible Mile Challenge
• Kids' Race