COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Hosted by the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation and presented by First Farmers and Merchants Bank, the annual Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot will take place Saturday, April 2, at Riverwalk Park in Columbia.
Proceeds from the 2022 Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot provide funding for Maury Regional Health’s mobile medical unit, which delivers health care services to at-risk and underserved individuals throughout southern Middle Tennessee by providing basic health screenings, education and resources as well as COVID-19 vaccination opportunities. A portion of the proceeds from the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot will also support the Foundation’s Wellness and Aquatics Center Healthy Living Endowment and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, the area school with the most participation in the event will receive a donation to their P.E. program from the Foundation.
“The Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot is a great tradition for both Maury County and the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation that helps support our mission of providing important health care services for individuals who may not otherwise be able to obtain care,” said Foundation Executive Director Joe Kilgore. “We are excited to host the Mule Kick 5K and look forward to an exciting race!”
On Saturday, April 2, the race will begin at Riverwalk Park in Columbia with an 8 a.m. start time for the 5K and a 9:15 a.m. start time for the 1-Mile Trot. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. Participants may register for the race online at MuleKick5K.com.
“The Mule Kick has become one of the great annual events for Maury County, and we are honored to be involved,” said Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ chairman and CEO. “We’re thankful for the tremendous work of the Foundation in helping to serve the healthcare needs of others throughout our region.”
To prioritize the health of all participants, safety precautions will be in place for the race as outlined at MuleKick5K.com. In advance of the 5K, organizers will continue to monitor and assess the state of COVID-19 in the region and communicate any changes as needed to participants via email and at Facebook.com/MuleKick5K.
In addition to presenting sponsor First Farmers and Merchants Bank, sponsorships ranging from $350 to $2,500 are still available for those who are interested in marketing exposure at this event. For additional information, contact the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation at 931.380.4075.
To learn more about the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation, the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot or to make a direct gift to support the mobile medical unit fund, visit MauryRegional.com/Foundation.
Photo Caption: Pictured (l-r) are First Farmers Senior Personal Trust Officer Charlie Plunkett, Maury Regional Health Care Foundation Executive Director Joe Kilgore, First Farmers Senior Commercial Banking Officer Stephen Hughes and First Farmers Chairman and CEO Brian Williams presenting the sponsorship check for the 2022 Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot.