at the Riverside Park oval.
Jones is excited to announce that this year?s 5/10K runs are both USA Track and Field certified because of the introduction of the Oz Endurance Race Timing and Management System. This system includes a disposable timing chip attached to the bib number. As runners cross the finish line, a chip in the bib number will record their time. The system is very accurate and is being implemented at all major races. The 5K run will, for the first time, host a "run with the General? where Generalissimo Melissa Small will participate in the 5K.
This is Jones? 2nd year of directing the Neewollah 5/10K run. Jones is a native of Independence, KS, having attended both Independence High School and Independence Community College. Jones, a Certified Athletic Trainer, is currently employed by Mercy Health Systems of Kansas (MHSK). Jones? responsibilities include implementation and direction of the sports medicine program, as well as coordination of an occupational health program in Independence. Jones took six years of professional experience as an athletic trainer to MHSK. Prior to his employment at Mercy, Jones served as an athletic trainer at Pratt Community College and most recently served as Head Athletic Trainer at Independence Community College for four years. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, specializing in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas in 2000.
During his graduate education, Jones was employed by the Kansas Center for Athletic Medicine as an athletic trainer and earned a Master?s Degree in Sports Studies in 2001 from the University of Kansas. Jones resides in his hometown of Independence with his wife, Valerie, and two children, Whitley and Deacon.
Creekmore has been involved with Neewollah for the past four years helping with the runs and has helped with ticket sales for the past two years. She has worked for Mercy Health for Life for over 10 years as a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer; she is also certified in Yoga. She and her husband, Jerry, reside in Independence.
Registration for the 5/10K run begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 8:15 a.m. at a cost of $20 with the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms for the 5/10K run can also be found at www.neewollah.com. Forms can be printed and mailed, or can be filled out and submitted online with an additional processing fee of $3.25. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. at no cost with the race beginning at 10:00 a.m. Presentation of awards for both races will begin at 11:00 a.m.