Marcus Jones run slated for Sept. 3

The 25th annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5K Run will be held at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 in downtown Morgan City.

Participants will start at Morgan City City Hall located at 512 First St. and wind their way through historic down-town before ending at Lawrence Park.

The race is named after Marcus Jones, 77, an avid runner. Funds raised will benefit the 100 Black Men’s scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded to area students regardless of race, sex or religion.

Entry fee is $35. Race day entries will be at city hall. A link to the online registration form can be found at www.100blackmenofstmary.com.

Participants receive a race bib and finishers receive a commemorative race medal. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants.

Awards will go to the overall male and female finisher as well as the top three males and females in each age group.