The Captain's 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile

The Captain's 5K Run/Walk

Event Date

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

Event Schedule

• 5K Start Time: 9:00am
• 1 Mile Start Time: 9:45am

Location

• Venue: McCurry Park North
• Address: S.R. 54, Fayetteville, GA 30215

Presented By

• Organization: Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Inc.
• Proceeds Benefit: Thomas “T.J.” Jefferson Foundation Inc.
• Scholarship Fund: Byrd, Jenkins, Kirkland, and Seldon Scholarship.
• Official Website: Visit Here

About the Event

We invite you to be a part of our 2nd Annual Jerome Kirkland Sr. Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run & 1 Mile Walk/Fun, aka (“Captain’s 5K”), scheduled November 8th, 2025, at McCurry Park located in Fayette County. The Captain’s 5K celebrates our commitment to community service, health and wellness awareness.

The Thomas “TJ” Jefferson Foundation

• Established: September 2003
• Guiding Principles: Raise funds for scholarships for deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students.
• Target Communities: Coweta County and Fayette County.

Registration Fees

5K Run/Walk Registration:

• Early Bird Fee: $25 (Through Sept. 15, 11:59pm)
• Pre-Race Fee: $35 (Sept. 16 through Nov. 5, 11:59pm)
• Day of Race Fee: $45
• Note: Guarantee your T-shirt size by registering by Saturday, Oct. 18th, 11:59pm.

1 Mile Run/Walk Registration:

• Early Bird Fee: $20 (Through Sept. 15, 11:59pm)
• Pre-Race Fee: $25 (Sept. 16 through Nov. 5, 11:59pm)
• Day of Race Fee: $35
• Note: Guarantee your T-shirt size by registering by Saturday, Oct. 18th, 11:59pm.

Virtual 5K Registration:

• Pre-Race Fee: $35
• T-Shirt: Virtual participants receive a t-Shirt.

Race Route Information

5K Race Route:

This USATF-Certified 5K Course begins and ends in McCurry Park. It is scenic, very fast, and a PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER!

1 Mile Race Route:

The 1 Mile Course is completely within McCurry Park and goes out-and-back along the paved walking/running path before finishing on a slightly-downhill path.

Race Day Parking

Both the Start and Finish Line(s) are located in the parking lot of McCurry Park located at 180 McDonough Rd., Fayetteville, GA 30214. There is plenty of parking available in the main lot, less than 100m from both the start and finish.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
• 8:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes
• 8:55 AM: Pre-Race Announcements
• 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start Time
• 9:45 AM: 1 Mile Race Start Time
• 10:15 AM: Race Awards Presentation

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

Early race packet pickup will be held on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 125 Shepperton Way, Fayetteville, GA, located at the Trilith Shipyard.

Awards

5K Awards:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners
• Top Masters Male and Female Winners
• Top 3 in Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

1 Mile Awards:

• Top 3 Overall Boys (10 & U) and Girls (10 & U)

Results

• Professionally-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC Visit Here
• Finish Results & Age Group Results will be available after the race: The Captain's 5K * RACE RESULTS

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact us at: tllcaptains5k@gmail.com

Theta Lambda Lambda
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
P.O. Box 2284
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Join Us

We DO hope you will join us for this outstanding race in support of a tremendous cause to remember a tremendous man!

Event Note

This is a rain or shine event!

About Captain Kirk

Jerome J Kirkland Sr, affectionately nicknamed "Capt Kirk" by his brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., was born in Camden NJ (May 7, 1944) and a long-time resident of Newnan GA. He was a Vietnam War combat veteran, City Councilman, Educator, Coach, Parish Council Chairman, and Elder and Leader of Thrive Ministry.

Jerome was the Founding Father of the Theta Lambda Lambda (TLL) Chapter that contributes significantly to scholarship funds, community health initiatives, and various service programs. His legacy endures through the 5K run named in his honor, promoting education and health awareness.