Fresh 15 Road Race Explained

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Caption:The FRESH 15 logo
Date:March 7, 2020
Location:Tyler, TX
Type:Road
Distance:15K, 5K, Kids 1K
Est:2014
Record:Men: 44:39 Women: 48:41 http://trinitytiming.com/results/?&_ga=2.94261021.160462817.1560263899-1336393030.1551103419#/race/q3fh9d/15
Homepage:www.fresh15k.com

The FRESH 15 Road Race is a USATF-certified 15-kilometer (9.3 mi) road race in Tyler, TX, United States. The race draws runners from all over the region and the nation. The race day also includes a 5-kilometer (3.1 mi) race and the Lil FRESHie 1k, a race for kids ages 12 and under (0.62 mi).[1] [2]

The FRESH 15 is produced by Tyler, Texas-based regional grocery chain Brookshire Grocery Co.[3]

The first FRESH 15 was held March 1, 2014.[4] The race is traditionally held on the first Saturday in March. The race is sponsored by consumer product goods companies, including Hormel Foods, Dannon, Keebler Company, Kellogg's, UNFI and Muscle Milk as well as local companies and community organizations. A signature piece of the event is the legendary FRESH 15 "swag bag" consisting of a grocery bag full of snacks, coupons and other goodies given to all participants.[5]

The race supports multiple local charities and non-profit organizations by giving 100% of race revenue to local charities. The FRESH 15 has raised more than $1.5 million for charity.[6]

The race draws a large crowd and gives out cash prizes to winners.

Race Day
Year 1Saturday, March 1, 2014
Year 2Saturday, March 7, 2015
Year 3Saturday, March 5, 2016
Year 4Saturday, March 4, 2017
Year 5Saturday, March 3, 2018
Year 6Saturday, March 2, 2019
Year 7Saturday, March 7, 2020
Year 8Saturday, May 15, 2021
Year 9Saturday, March 5, 2022
Year 10Saturday, March 4, 2023
Year 11Saturday, March 2, 2024

Current Course Records: Male | 43:22 - Raymond Magut & Female | 47:30 - Caroline Kipkirui

Notes and References

  1. Web site: More than 3,400 run in Brookshire's Fresh 15. Martinez. Gerardo. www.cbs19.tv. 2016-03-01.
  2. Web site: Tyler Morning Telegraph - Fresh 15 set to once again break records. TylerPaper.com. en-US. 2016-03-01.
  3. Web site: Brookshire Grocery Co. offering FRESH 15K; Promoting Health & Wellness. Hughey. Dana. www.cbs19.tv. 2016-04-11.
  4. Web site: Brookshire’s Gears Up for FRESH 15 Race. 2013-11-03. Progressive Grocer. Progressive Grocer. 2016-04-11.
  5. Web site: Clay Emge's Blog: Fresh 15: A New Era for Running in Tyler. Triathlete. Clayemge. 2014-03-02. Clay Emge's Blog. 2016-04-11.
  6. Web site: BGC Racing Charities. BGC Racing Charities.