Johnny's Run 5K
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About the Race
Each year “Johnny’s Run” is conducted in the memory of Spc. John J. Kovach to benefit charities that help others in need. Johnny’s life, cut tragically short , was one marked with a zest for life and service to others. Johnny’s giving spirit lives on, through and beyond the lives he touched, with the charity raised at the event named in his honor. This is our 16th annual run and we would love it if you came out and honored Johnny and raised money for a great cause. What Do I Get? All particip...
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How hard is the Johnny's Run 5K 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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