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John Wesley Holt was a 2021 graduate of St. Luke’s Episcopal School, an Eagle Scout, and a sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama when he was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 21st, 2023. In honor of his memory, the Holt family established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarships. These will be awarded to a senior at St. Luke’s School and a sophomore electrical engineering student at the University of South Alabama who exemplifies John Wesley’s character. 

An annual 4JW Day is held at St. Luke’s School to remember the many lives that John Wesley impacted. All proceeds benefit the John Wesley Scholarship Fund.

Pre-registration for the John Wesley Holt Legacy Run ENDS, Wednesday, February 19 at midnight. Runners and walkers will be able to register in person on race day starting at 12 p.m. with an increase in cost. Only those who are pre-registered by February 19th are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Spend the day celebrating the life of John Wesley Holt with a 5K course and Fun Run beginning and ending at St. Luke's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama. Both 5K and Fun Run are available to both runners and walkers! All proceeds from the 4JWH Run support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, which was established in memory of John Wesley Holt, Class of 2021. John Wesley tragically lost his life in a hit and run accident on February 18th, 2023. John Wesley was an Eagle Scout and a sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama. To honor his memory, the Holt family has established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship awarded annually to a St. Luke's senior who has shown the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified in all parts of his life: Character, Academics, and Athletics. John Wesley Holt, an Uncommon Man.

An annual John Wesley Holt Legacy Run will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal School to remember the many lives that John Wesley impacted

PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION DAY BEFORE RACE: St. Luke's Student Services from 1:00-3:00 PM 

5K AWARDS: Top male and female overall; Adults (ages 15 - 75+): Top three males and females in 5-year age groups; Children: Top three males and females in age groups 4 & under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

* Awards ceremony and light refreshments will be provided to race participants following the 5K Race

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:

John Wesley Holy Legacy Run

Inflatables

Face Painting

South Paw/ USA Cheerleaders

Food trucks*

Car Wash*

* All proceeds from car wash and a percentage from food trucks will be given to the John Wesley Holt Foundation. 

WEATHER DISCLAIMER: John Wesley Holt Legacy Race will take place rain or shine. Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event should the weather pose a danger to the safety of the participants and volunteers. Entry fees are not refundable and will be considered a donation to the John Wesley Holt Foundation.

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