
From the Organizer
Join us at the third annual memorial run/walk to remember fallen OBPD Officer Phylicia Carson. Officer Carson was a devoted wife and mother who gave her life serving her community. Come help us remember her sacrifice and celebrate her life!
NEW this year! We will have kids activities and also a couple food trucks to power up after the race!
18 and over is $25 (until 7/31), $30 (8/1-11/6) and $35/day of, this includes a shirt. Size guaranteed if registered by 10/1.
Shirts may be purchased at the event for $20. Hoodies are available for pre-order by 10/1 ONLY!
Day of Schedule of Events:
7:30am-8:30am Registration and check-in
8:35am Announcements/Sponsors
8:40am Family and OBPD share about Officer Carson
8:50am National Anthem, Prayer
8:55am Kids Fun Run!
9am 5k Start!
Race route:
Begin at OBPD, down road behind PD back out to OB Pkwy, right onto OB Pkwy down to Palisades Blvd (old McD’s), right until dead end-turn around, back to OB Pkwy exact route for return to OBPD.
All proceeds will go to: The Phylicia Carson 916 Foundation.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeside, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,715
as of 2023
Elevation
716 ft
Nearest Airport
TBN
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field · 40 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Phylicia Carson Memorial 5k
Nov 7, 2026