About the Gopher Hill Family 5K Run/Walk
The course runs through the town of Ridgeland and is mostly flat, making for a quick morning out. It is tied to the annual Gopher Hill Festival, so there is a bit of small-town celebration in the air. Strollers are welcome, and the pace of the whole thing reflects that.
The start and check-in are both at the Jasper County Farmers Market, which gives the event a distinct local anchor. Race-morning check-in is available, so you do not have to scramble the day before.
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