Friends & families run for a cause in 3rd Annual Varnick Half Marathon

JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans laced up their athletic shoes to raise money and run for a good cause.

The 3rd Annual Varnick Half Marathon was held on Jackson Christian’s Campus. It’s a run honoring John Varnick, who lost his battle with stomach cancer two years ago.

Organizers said the goal is to raise awareness, but also to get residents out and moving.

“Yesterday I got out and ran for a little bit and then ran 13-1 on the treadmill since I couldn’t run today in John’s honor so just a great guy and want to remember him that way,” said friend of Varnick, Michael Ort.

All money raised will go to help John Varnick’s family and other families who have been affected by cancer.