Dr. John Seaman Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Bike
About this race
About the Dr. John Seaman Memorial 5k
Join us for a beautiful walk, run, or bike ride as we raise funds for missions in South America! This special 5K is sponsored by the Michigan District Nazarene Missions International and honors the life and legacy of Dr. John Seaman.
Dr. John Seaman and his wife, Linda, began serving as missionaries in 1976, first in Martinique. In 1987, they were reassigned to Côte d’Ivoire, where they helped pioneer the Church of the Nazarene’s work in West Africa. After leaving the mission field in 2003, Dr. John Seaman was elected superintendent of the Michigan District Church of the Nazarene, inspiring the Michigan District with passion and vision.
Dr. John Seaman was known for his joyful spirit and he loved wearing fun and colorful socks! In honor of him, we invite everyone to wear their most colorful, fun socks during the race.
Whether you walk, run, or bike, come be part of a meaningful event that celebrates missions, community, and the legacy of a life dedicated to sharing the gospel around the world.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Registration is $35 for all participants. On the day of the race, Saturday May 23rd, registered participants will come to the ISAC building to receive a race day packet, a race shirt (guaranteed if registered before May 7th), and race bib. Registration done on the day of race will receive shirts based on availability. Pick up starts at 8:15am and is available up to the event start times.
Event Times
Bike Race- Saturday May 23rd, starts at 9am outside the ISAC building
Run/Walk- Saturday May 23rd, starts at 9:30am outside the ISAC building
Awards & Age Categories
Awards for the Bike Race will be awarded to:
1) Top Overall Male
2) Top Overall Female
Awards for the 5k Run will be awarded to:
1) Top Overall Male
2) Top Overall Female
3) Top Two Males and Females per Age Category in 12 years and older age categories
4) 11 years and under will all receive an ice cream coupon for the snack bar
Age categories: 11 years and under, 12-18 years, 19-29 years, 30-44 years, 45-65 years, 66 years and older
Timing
Timing results will be available at the end of the race.
Donations
Please go the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support our mission district team trip in South America, January 2028.
Pick your distance
Cycling
Dr. John Seaman Memorial 12mi Bike Ride 2027
Running
Dr. John Seaman Memorial 5K Run/Walk 2027
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Vicksburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 9:09 PM local time (EDT) in Vicksburg on May 29, 2027 — 14h 58m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Vicksburg events
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