2014 JenAbby Memorial Run

Calling all runners and walkers! It’s time to lace up! On Saturday, November 15, 2014 the 2nd Annual JenAbby Memorial Run will be held in Wauseon, OH at North Clinton Mennonite Church. We’re excited to announce that Sara’s Garden has been chosen as one of the charities that will received a portion of the proceeds from this year’s event.

Two weeks before Christmas in 2010, Doug Yoder, his wife (Jennifer), and their 10 year old daughter (Abigail) were involved in a car accident while on their way to do Christmas shopping in Toledo. The accident claimed the lives of Jennifer and Abigail. Soon after the accident, Doug’s pastor expressed a desire to run a marathon with Doug, much like the marathon of grief experienced with loosing these loved ones. The first JenAbby Memorial Run took place in November of 2013 and included a full marathon. Doug and his pastor ran this marathon together. The JenAbby Memorial Run is is an even to commemorate the lives of Jen and Abby, whose birthdays are on November 16 and November 14. It is also a chance for people to encourage one another to press on for the ultimate prize, eternal life with God, the creator of the heavens and earth.

Register for Event

• Register Online
• Mail-In Registration Form

Race Day Registration

• 6:30 AM – North Clinton Mennonite Church, 831 W Linfoot St., Wauseon, Ohio 43567

Half Marathon

• Starts at 8:00 AM
• 13.1 Miles – Last transport leaves at 7:30 AM
• $30.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
• $35.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

10K Event

• Starts at 9:00 AM
• 6.2 Miles
• $20.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
• $25.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

5K Event

• Starts at 9:00 AM
• 3.1 Miles
• $20.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
• $25.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

Course Information

• The half-marathon is a point to point course (with transportation to the start).
• All other races start and finish at North Clinton Mennonite Church.
• Flat and fast courses using both roads and the paved portions of the Wabash Cannonball Trail in Wauseon.
• All courses are accurately measured with mile markers and aid stations on the courses.

Awards/Age Groups/Prizes

• Overall male / female, overall master (40+) male / female
• Ten Year Age group awards overall age group 14 & under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
• Minimum age in the Half-Marathon is 15.
• Finishers award to all participants

Shirts, Refreshments, and Other Information

• All pre-registered participants will receive a shirt. Race day shirts will be limited.
• Food, fruit, and sport drink will be available at the finish.
• Early Packet pickup on Friday, November 14 at the church from 6 PM to 8 PM along with a pasta dinner (free will donation)

Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. We are in need of volunteers to help with water stations, route support, finish line, registration, and transporters. If you are interested in volunteering contact Michelle Haase at michelle.haase@northclinton.org.