1st Annual Jeff Scuffins Memorial 5,000 Meter Run 1st Annual Jeff Scuffins Memorial (Kid's Race 12 and Under)
Saturday, 6 May 2023· 07:45· Hagerstown, MD, 21742, US
About this race
This inaugural event held in honor of local legend Jeff Scufffins.  Â
Jeff Scuffins (Scuff) was a well-established track and cross-country standout who graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1980. Â Scuff was a MD state track champion and the owner of still-standing school records for 1,600 (4:18.94) and 3,200 (9:25) meters.
While attending Hagerstown Junior College, now Hagerstown Community College (HJC/HCC), Jeff earned two Junior College National Championship titles while competing in the indoor three-mile (setting a meet record of 13:53.0 with his first title in 1981). Scuff still holds HJC’s/HCC’s school records for 5,000 (14:24) and 10,000 (29:45.8) meters.  Jeff was inducted to HJC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993.
Jeff later competed for Clemson University, where he graduated in 1985 as an All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer in cross country and 10,000 meters on the track. Â He has a well-documented post graduate running career with his most notable performance being his recording setting win at the 1987 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. Â His course-record time of 2:14:01 still stands.
This event will take place in the historic portions of northern Hagerstown, MD and will start and finish near Oswald Park located at 211 Prospect Ave. Participants will compete on a certified 5000k/3.1 mile loop that will require them to complete two laps. The kid's race will start at 7:45 am with the main even starting at 8:00 am.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe **1st Annual Jeff Scuffins Memorial 5,000 Meter Run** and accompanying **Kid's Race (12 and Under)** will take place on **May 6, 2023, in Hagerstown, MD**. This inaugural event honors the memory of Jeff Scuffins and aims to bring the community together for a day of running and remembrance. Participants can anticipate a welcoming atmosphere focused on participation and celebrating the spirit of running, with separate races designed for both adults and younger athletes. The event is expected to be held on paved surfaces, offering a traditional road race experience. Runners should prepare for typical May weather conditions in Hagerstown, which can vary but often include mild temperatures ideal for racing. While specific course details are not provided, a 5k run generally involves a single loop or an out-and-back route within the local community. The inclusion of a dedicated kids' race highlights the event's family-friendly nature and its commitment to encouraging fitness from a young age. This first-time event is a significant addition to the local running calendar, marking the beginning of what is hoped to be a cherished annual tradition.
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