River Trail Adventure Triathlon

Hi!

My name is Johnny Agar and I’m the Race Director of the 3rd Annual St. Patrick Parnell Festival 5K named Johnny’s Run!

Being an athlete was something I had always wanted, and my cerebral palsy tried to prevent me from becoming one! Wheelchair sports were out of the question since I can only use one hand, and nobody wants someone on their team who can only spin in circles! 😊

Several years ago, my dad started pushing me in road races as a way for me to participate in sports. After doing several races with my dad, I knew I was capable of more after seeing athletes around me push themselves past their own physical and mental challenges.

So, I decided to finish a race on my own two feet with the help of my walker even though I had only ever walked 23 steps! I accomplished my goal in 2013 at the Saint Patrick Parnell Festival 5k. It took me one hour and forty-five minutes to complete and it was an amazing accomplishment for me!

That “Impossible Mile” has led to an abundance of blessings— one of which is being able to direct this traditional race that the Festival Committee agreed to dub now as Johnny’s Run (Hosted by St Patrick Parnell Festival) It's quite an honor, and I’m equally honored to be learning how to direct a race from one of the area’s best -- Mr. Tom Theoret, who was the race director for nearly 30 years growing the Irish Jig from a few hundred to the many thousand who run it today.

I would love to invite you to participate with us in this family-friendly race that always kicks off the St Patrick Parnell Festival in Parnell, Michigan.

This year, we are excited because there will be THREE opportunities to participate...the Johnny's Run 5k , the Impossible Mile Challenge, and the Kids' Race!

Join us for the 2026 Lowell Riverwalk 5K. Run or walk the Riverwalk with us! This is a family friendly route in downtown Lowell. Open to walkers, runners, students, adults & families. This is a stroller friendly course.

Returning this year:

• Every participant will receive a medal & event will be chip timed.

• Age group awards! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded in each age group for males and females.

Age Groups: under 18; 18 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69; 70+

First place finisher prize for top female and top male participant.

T-shirt size guaranteed if registered prior to 6/27/2026.

Better Together 4 Saranac presents the inaugural BT4S BridgeFest 5k! The 5k run/walk will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 8:00 am. Participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. This is a family friendly event, all abilities and ages welcome.

Pricing: $25 until 8/09 (t-shirt guaranteed), $30 from 8/10 to 8/21 (limited shirts), $35 race day (t-shirts not guaranteed). Online registration only.

Course: Flat and paved 3.1 mile course. Perfect to run or walk. Stroller friendly. See link for course map at the top of the page.

Packet Pick: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am.

Results: Live after the event and posted on this website. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Proceeds from the event support Better Together 4 Saranac - a collaborative nonprofit group in Saranac Michigan working together to make Saranac a better place by sharing info, creating events and activities.