John Wesley Holt Legacy Race
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Event
The John Wesley Holt Legacy Race is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Luke's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama (1400 S. University Blvd., Mobile, AL 36609). The event program includes a 5K, a Fun Run, and an SL Soccer 5K (sign-up only). Both the 5K and the Fun Run are open to runners and walkers.
Registration and fees
Entry fees listed on the event page are: 5K - $25; Fun Run - $10; SL Soccer 5K - $20. Prices increase after January 9, 2026, and pre-registration closes on February 5, 2026. Only participants who pre-register by January 9 are guaranteed a t-shirt. Packet pick-up and registration are available the day before the race at St. Luke's Student Services.
Purpose, awards and race-day information
All proceeds support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, established in memory of John Wesley Holt, Class of 2021. The fund provides an annual John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship to a St. Luke's senior.
5K awards include top male and female overall; adult divisions (ages 15 to 75+) will award the top three males and females in 5-year age groups; children will receive top-three awards for males and females in the 9-and-under and 10-14 age groups. An awards ceremony and light refreshments follow the 5K.
Race-day activities include inflatables, face painting, cheerleaders, food trucks, and a car wash. Proceeds from the car wash and a percentage from food-truck sales will be given to the John Wesley Holt Foundation. The event will take place rain or shine; organizers reserve the right to cancel if weather poses a danger. Entry fees are nonrefundable and will be considered a donation to the foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
