Bob Jenkins Memorial 5K

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

Meet management is pleased to announce the addition of a Bob Jenkins Memorial 5K open road race for the second year to support Yellow Mountain Enterprises prior to the start of the SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions, presented by Winthrop University track and field and Mitchell Timing, on May 23 at Winthrop's Irwin Belk Track in Rock Hill.

Prior to Jenkins' passing, the longtime coach hosted a Yellow Mountain 5K in Banner Elk to support Yellow Mountain. This year the race is 3.1 miles (5K).

"To host a road race for a cause that Bob supported means a lot to me as a friend and supporter of the sports," said scrunners Managing Editor John Olson in a statement. "I hope to see a large crowd not only for the meet but also to show support for the Jenkins family and road race through participants, supporters and spectators."

Want to help or sponsor the events? Contact John at [email protected].

Yellow Mountain Enterprises is an adult day vocational program and operates under the umbrella of Avery Association for Exceptional Citizens. AAEC is a 501-C3 Non-profit organization for developmentally disabled adults. AAEC also operates the Avery County Group Home, an adult supervised living facility in North Carolina.

Groucho’s Deli of Rock Hill is sponsoring the event.