1st Place Sports RunJax Guide Winter 2018

PUBLISHED BY: 1ST PLACE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB

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March 10, 2018 • 15K, 5K, 1 Mile • Jacksonville, Florida » 3 Day Runner’s Expo » 4 Wave Start » Technical Shirts for 15K & 5K

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WINTER 2018

» 15K & 5K Finisher Medals » $56,000 in Prize Money » 12 Live Bands on the Course

CONTENTS REGISTER NOW! There are multiple ways to register for our running and walking events!

1. O nline: You can go to the website listed for the event and register online. All online registrations receive a confirmation email.

There is a processing fee added to the base registration price.

2. I n-store Kiosks: You can register at any of our 1st Place Sports stores on our in-store computers. All in-store registrations receive a confirmation email. There is no processing fee when registering on our in-store computers.

3. P aper Entry Form: You can check to see if the event is allowing paper entry form registration. You can go to the event website to download their entry form or register using one of the generic paper entry forms included in this RunJax Guide. Paper entry forms do not receive an email confirmation.

RUNJAX EVENT GUIDE DECEMBER, 2017 PUBLISHED ONCE A QUARTER 1ST PLACE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB 3931 BAYMEADOWS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217 ISSUE NO. 88

UPCOMING EVENTS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE

FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS, VISIT: WWW. 1STPLACESPORTS . COM HEALTHY START 5K........................................JANUARY 6TH RESOLUTION RUN.........................................JANUARY 6TH WINTER BEACH RUN.....................................JANUARY 21ST HELLCAT 10K AND 50K.................................JANUARY 27TH FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB...................................FEBRUARY 3RD RUN WITH THE LIONS 5K.............................FEBRUARY 3RD DONNA 10K AND 5K....................................FEBRUARY 10TH 26.2 WITH DONNA.........................................FEBRUARY 11TH IRONHORSE ENDURANCE RACE..............FEBRUARY 11TH 8K RIVER DAY...................................................FEBRUARY 17TH MT ACOSTA CLASSIC....................................FEBRUARY 17TH ORTEGA RIVER RUN......................................FEBRUARY 24TH GATE RIVER RUN.............................................MARCH 10TH VILANO 5K BRIDGE RUN..............................MARCH 17TH ST. PADDY’S RUN............................................MARCH 18TH CHICK-FIL-A 5K................................................MARCH 24TH PAW PRINTS IN THE SAND 5K....................MARCH 24TH RUN 13.1 AND 5K...........................................MARCH 25TH WINE AND CHOCOLATE 5K.......................APRIL 7TH RUN TO THE SUN...........................................APRIL 28TH

USE THE BELOW GENERIC ENTRY FORM TO REGISTER BY MAIL. Please indicate where you plan to pickup your race packet: Name of Event

Baymeadows

Jax Beach

Orange Park

San Marco

Town Center

Day of Race

Official Use Only

M First Name

Age on Race Day

Last Name

Street Address

S

State

M

Distance of Event (EX. 5K, 10K, 1 Mile)

Apt. #

City

L

Zipcode

X 2X

Shirt Size

Email Address

Cell Phone Number

F Sex

Entry Fee

$___________

*___________

$___________

*___________

$___________

TOTAL AMOUNT:

$___________

*If any deductions, write in above Total Amount Team Name/School Name (If Applicable for Event)

Method of Payment:

Cash Check Credit WAIVER OF LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDEMENT: I am voluntarily entering or agreeing to be a volunteer at name of race and year (“Event”). I understand that my participation in Event is a physically demanding and can be a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I agree to not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform Event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I assume all risks associated with my participant in Event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and /or humidity, traffic on the course and the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals and radio headsets are not allowed in Event. I also understand that I must return the timing transponder issued to me for Event, if requested or I will be billed $30.00 as replacement cost. I also understand that if Event is canceled, rescheduled or details are changed for any reason beyond the control of race management that I hereby waive and release any claims against Event and it’s organizers that I may have as a results of any such changes and that my entry fee will not be refunded. I understand that if I cannot participate in Event, ie injury, family emergency, etc., that I will not receive a refund. AUTHORIZATION: I agree to abide by any decision of Event’s officials relative to any aspect of my participation in Event, including the right of any Event official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever I grant permission for Event's organizers to take pictures of me during Event and agree for Event to use any photos of me that may be taken during my participation. I grant permission to publish my name in the results of Event. I also grant permission for Event's organizers to use my email address to communicate with me concerning other upcoming events and specifically, instructions for Event. I will abide by these guidelines. GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION AND RELEASE FOR MINOR: If I am or will be applying for my child to participate in, or be a volunteer at, the Event, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child and, as such, consent to my child’s participation in Event and I agree that the terms of this Waiver Releases, and Authorizations apply equally to my child and me and any claims I or my child may have in connection with Event. I also waive any derivative claims that relate to or arise out of my child’s participation in Event. AGREEMENT: Having read the waiver including the acknowledgement, authorization and permission and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release 1st Place Sports, Inc,, 1st Place Sports Running Club, Inc, 1st Place Sports Management Services, Inc , the City of Jacksonville, its agencies departments and officials; any other Organizers of Event, all charitable beneficiaries of Event, all sponsors of Event, and their licensees, sponsors, employees, official, volunteers, including medical volunteers, and other representatives, agents, and successors of each of the foregoing, from present and future claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations named in this waiver

Please sign here. (Parent must sign if participant is under 18 years of age)

Please indicate where you plan to pickup your race packet: Name of Event

Date Signed

Baymeadows

Jax Beach

Orange Park

San Marco

Town Center

Day of Race

Official Use Only

M First Name

Age on Race Day

Last Name

Street Address

S

State

M

Distance of Event (EX. 5K, 10K, 1 Mile)

Apt. #

City

L

Zipcode

X 2X

Shirt Size

Email Address

Cell Phone Number

F Sex

Entry Fee

$___________

*___________

$___________

*___________

$___________

TOTAL AMOUNT:

$___________

*If any deductions, write in above Total Amount Team Name/School Name (If Applicable for Event)

Method of Payment:

Cash Check Credit WAIVER OF LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDEMENT: I am voluntarily entering or agreeing to be a volunteer at name of race and year (“Event”). I understand that my participation in Event is a physically demanding and can be a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I agree to not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform Event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I assume all risks associated with my participant in Event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and /or humidity, traffic on the course and the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals and radio headsets are not allowed in Event. I also understand that I must return the timing transponder issued to me for Event, if requested or I will be billed $30.00 as replacement cost. I also understand that if Event is canceled, rescheduled or details are changed for any reason beyond the control of race management that I hereby waive and release any claims against Event and it’s organizers that I may have as a results of any such changes and that my entry fee will not be refunded. I understand that if I cannot participate in Event, ie injury, family emergency, etc., that I will not receive a refund. AUTHORIZATION: I agree to abide by any decision of Event’s officials relative to any aspect of my participation in Event, including the right of any Event official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever I grant permission for Event's organizers to take pictures of me during Event and agree for Event to use any photos of me that may be taken during my participation. I grant permission to publish my name in the results of Event. I also grant permission for Event's organizers to use my email address to communicate with me concerning other upcoming events and specifically, instructions for Event. I will abide by these guidelines. GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION AND RELEASE FOR MINOR: If I am or will be applying for my child to participate in, or be a volunteer at, the Event, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child and, as such, consent to my child’s participation in Event and I agree that the terms of this Waiver Releases, and Authorizations apply equally to my child and me and any claims I or my child may have in connection with Event. I also waive any derivative claims that relate to or arise out of my child’s participation in Event. AGREEMENT: Having read the waiver including the acknowledgement, authorization and permission and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release 1st Place Sports, Inc,, 1st Place Sports Running Club, Inc, 1st Place Sports Management Services, Inc , the City of Jacksonville, its agencies departments and officials; any other Organizers of Event, all charitable beneficiaries of Event, all sponsors of Event, and their licensees, sponsors, employees, official, volunteers, including medical volunteers, and other representatives, agents, and successors of each of the foregoing, from present and future claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations named in this waiver

Please sign here. (Parent must sign if participant is under 18 years of age)

Please indicate where you plan to pickup your race packet: Name of Event

Date Signed

Baymeadows

Jax Beach

Orange Park

San Marco

Town Center

Day of Race

Official Use Only

M First Name

Street Address

Apt. #

City

S

State

M

Age on Race Day

Last Name

L

Shirt Size

Cell Phone Number

F Sex

Distance of Event (EX. 5K, 10K, 1 Mile)

Zipcode

X 2X Email Address

Entry Fee

$___________

*___________

$___________

*___________

$___________

TOTAL AMOUNT:

$___________

*If any deductions, write in above Total Amount Team Name/School Name (If Applicable for Event)

Method of Payment:

Cash Check Credit WAIVER OF LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDEMENT: I am voluntarily entering or agreeing to be a volunteer at name of race and year (“Event”). I understand that my participation in Event is a physically demanding and can be a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I agree to not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform Event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I assume all risks associated with my participant in Event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and /or humidity, traffic on the course and the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals and radio headsets are not allowed in Event. I also understand that I must return the timing transponder issued to me for Event, if requested or I will be billed $30.00 as replacement cost. I also understand that if Event is canceled, rescheduled or details are changed for any reason beyond the control of race management that I hereby waive and release any claims against Event and it’s organizers that I may have as a results of any such changes and that my entry fee will not be refunded. I understand that if I cannot participate in Event, ie injury, family emergency, etc., that I will not receive a refund. AUTHORIZATION: I agree to abide by any decision of Event’s officials relative to any aspect of my participation in Event, including the right of any Event official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever I grant permission for Event's organizers to take pictures of me during Event and agree for Event to use any photos of me that may be taken during my participation. I grant permission to publish my name in the results of Event. I also grant permission for Event's organizers to use my email address to communicate with me concerning other upcoming events and specifically, instructions for Event. I will abide by these guidelines. GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION AND RELEASE FOR MINOR: If I am or will be applying for my child to participate in, or be a volunteer at, the Event, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child and, as such, consent to my child’s participation in Event and I agree that the terms of this Waiver Releases, and Authorizations apply equally to my child and me and any claims I or my child may have in connection with Event. I also waive any derivative claims that relate to or arise out of my child’s participation in Event. AGREEMENT: Having read the waiver including the acknowledgement, authorization and permission and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release 1st Place Sports, Inc,, 1st Place Sports Running Club, Inc, 1st Place Sports Management Services, Inc , the City of Jacksonville, its agencies departments and officials; any other Organizers of Event, all charitable beneficiaries of Event, all sponsors of Event, and their licensees, sponsors, employees, official, volunteers, including medical volunteers, and other representatives, agents, and successors of each of the foregoing, from present and future claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations named in this waiver

Please sign here. (Parent must sign if participant is under 18 years of age)

Date Signed

6th Annual Healthy Start 5K on January 6, 2018

The Healthy Start 5K Run welcomes both runners and walkers! Finisher medals to all 5K Finishers!

The purpose of this charitable event is to raise awareness for the importance of living a healthy, fit and smart lifestyle. In addition to the run/walk, healthcare professionals will be in attendance to answer questions and provide insightful educational resources.

5K at 8:00 AM ¡ 1 Mile at 9:00 AM The Jacksonville Landing

A portion of the proceeds from this event will support the American Diabetes Association and the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Jacksonville.

REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.1STPLACESPORTS.COM

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Long sleeve cotton shirts, and Finisher medals!

— 5K (1st Grand Prix race of the new year) - 8:30AM 1 Mile Fun Run - 9:30AM

Start the year off right!

Sign up for the Florida Striders’ Resolution Run 5K Jan. 6th, 2018 at bestbet in Orange Park, FL

Runs Benefit Local School’s Run/Walk Programs ENTRY FEES Until Dec. 22nd Dec. 23 - Jan. 5 Race Day

THE COURSE

Striders

Non Striders

Kids 13 & Under

$22 $27 $32

$27 $32 $35

$15 $20 $35

• Register on-line at https://www.signmeup.com/122203, our website at www.floridastriders.com, or 1stplacesports.com (Processing fees added for on-line registrations.), or register in person at any one of the 1st Place Sports stores.

• Online registration available until noon, Jan. 3rd, register at the stores thru the 5th, or at the race Saturday morning.

•

Day of Race Registration starts at 7:30 AM.

Race Director: Bill Krause resolutionrunrd@floridastriders.com

PARKING Parking is available at bestbet. Please park in the extreme west or east sides of the lot, as the center spots are reserved for the Poker Room clientele. Race registration and packet pick up are located in the open field area east of the Kennel Club.

RACE CHECK-IN AND TIMING CHIPS Race day registration and packet pick up opens at 7:30 AM. The timing chip is attached to the bib. Do not wear your personal chip You must cross the mats at the start and the finish to be included in the results. Chips are not used for the One Mile Fun Run.

The 5K starts at 8:30 AM on River Road. The course takes you out and back along the beautiful St. John's River. There is a water stop near the half way turn around. See map for more details. Strollers are not allowed in the 5K. This is the first race in the 2018 Grand Prix Series, and certified by the USTAF. The results will be posted near the finish. You can also check your results at 1stplacesports.com after the race.

AWARDS Medals to all 5K finishers this year! The overall and age group winner awards ceremony will be near the finish line. Top 3 overall, top master, top grand master, wheelchair, and top 3 in each age group. Age groups include 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & over. Awards given to males and females in each category.

FUN RUN The FREE One-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30AM in the field behind bestbet. Entry forms available race morning (do not mail in).

Ribbons to all and $1,800 in participation money for elementary schools as a courtesy of bestbet. The fun run is free, but all participants must register on race day. Suzanne Baker is the Fun Run Coordinator & can be reached at suzanne.baker@myoneclay.net.

PACKET PICKUP

Please check your packet pick up location box on the entry form.

Where: 1st Place Sports locations (info on 2nd page) When: Thursday, Jan. 4th, or Friday, Jan. 5th, 10AM to 6PM or at the race site Saturday morning

• 3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 • 2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 • 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 • 9823 Tapestry Park, Jacksonville, FL 32246 All packets not picked up at 1st Place Sports will be moved to bestbet Orange Park for race day pick up.

SPONSORS

BECOME A FLORIDA STRIDERS MEMBER The Florida Striders is a non-profit organization of running enthusiasts who love to run, race, and socialize!

Benefits Include:

• If you run 4 Strider races, the Florida Strider discount pays for itself.

• Discounts at 1st Place Sports and New Balance • Private Strider member tent at the Gate River Run with food & drink: a great place to swap race stories.

• Visit

for more information

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 THE JACKSONVILLE BEACH SEAWALK PAVILION 5 MILE & 10 MILE @ 2:00 PM | 1 MILE @ 2:05 PM ENTRY STARTS @ $30 | AFTER JANUARY 13: $35 FINISHER MEDALS | GRAND PRIX EVENT FREE BEER | HUGE POST RACE CELEBRATION WWW.1STPLACESPORTS.COM/RACES/WBR

ENTRY FEES: 10km 30km Until Oct 31 $30 $40 Nov 1-Nov 30 $35 $45 Dec 1-Jan 20 $40 $50

50km $60 $60 $60

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

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Thanks to Our Sponsors NATIONAL CORPORATE TEAM PARTNERS

Step Up to the Challenge and join us at the Fight For Air Climb. You’ll be raising funds for research, education and patient programs to help people affected by lung disease at the same time you’re reaching a personal goal. Register Today!

11th annual

RUN WITH THE LIONS 1 mile|5K

Love the beach?

Love to run?

Join us on February 3, 2018 for our annual 1 mile and 5K run

FREE GOOD FORM RUNNING CLINIC RUN FASTER, EASIER & INJURY FREE! Join us as we offer a running clinic to help you become a faster and more efficient runner.

Running is a skill to be learned. Let us show you the proper techniques, which could make you a faster runner, make your running easier, and help you avoid common running injuries.

• Saturdays at 11:00 AM. • The clinic is free, but is limited to twenty five runners per class • The clinic lasts for about an hour, is fun and very informative!

• Wear running shoes & apparel as you will run (2-3 minutes) as part of the clinic.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLINICS: 1/6: Orange Park Store 2/3: Jacksonville Beach Store 3/3: Saint Augustine Store 4/7: Baymeadows Store

February 17, 2018 • 8:00 AM Run along River Road in Orange Park

•Finisher medals for 8K & 5K •Trophies per age group for 8K finishers •Technical Tee race shirts for all participants

•1 mile Fun Run •Runner’s village with vendors & food •Live music on the race course

To register: Visit 1st Place Sports or register online at www.1stplacesports. com/riverday8k.html **Reduced registration fee 12 & under**

JOIN US FOR THE 41ST RUNNING OF THE GATE RIVER RUN!

FLORIDA TIMES UNION 5K | JUNIOR RIVER RUN 1 MILE | BROOKS CHALLENGE MILE

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 • 8:00 AM (NEW TIME!)

» GREAT COURSE WITH LIVE BANDS AT EVERY MILE! » FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL 15K & 5K PARTICIPANTS! » TECHNICAL SHIRTS TO ALL 15K & 5K PARTICIPANTS! » FANTASTIC PUBLIX POST RACE CELEBRATION WITH 120 KEGS OF BEER!

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22nd Annual

Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K

Sat., March 17 8:00am start North Shores Community Center, Vilano Beach Sponsored by Vinny’s Pizza

The chip-timed 5K course features a scenic loop over the Vilano Bridge with sweeping views of the Intracoastal & beaches. 10K runners will also wind through lovely Camachee Cove & Vilano Beach.

Medals, race shirts & goodie bags for all 5K & 10K finishers. Age group awards 1-Mile Fun Run immediately following 5K & 10K. Families welcome This event supports North Shores community projects with half of registration proceeds to be donated to the local American Red Cross.

This community event features a free beer to runners, fun, games, music, food, silent auction & drawings for valuable prizes.

Come to Run, Stay to Play! Register online at 1stPlaceSports.com

1st Place Sports Facebook Giveaways

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your purchase of $70.00+ Must show proof of being a 1st Place Sports Facebook Fan. Good through January 31, 2018.

Stay connected with us for the latest race updates, new store products, photos from our events, and to be entered to win randomly selected giveaways!

Saturday March 24, 2018 Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach

Festivities start at 9am Race starts at 10am

for me Fur rly k f o nown as Chariots

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Lace up your shoes, leash up your dog and join us for the 2018 Paw Prints in the sand Beach Run & Festival.

The Paw Prints in the sand Beach Run & Festival is a unique event that participants can enjoy, with or without their dog, on the beautiful beach of Jacksonville Beach.

The Paw Prints in the sand event includes a 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun run/walk, and festival with sponsor & vendor booths, live music, food trucks, contests, dog demos, dogs available for adoption, activities for kids, massages, raffle prizes and a silent auction.

All 5K and 1-mile race registrants will receive a souvenir tech t-shirt and race packet filled with goodies for people and pups; the top 5K race finishers will be awarded hand-made ceramic dog bowls.

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Proceeds raised from the event will benefit nonprofit St. Francis Animal Hospital to provide medical care to family pets in need.

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St. Francis Animal Hospital is a not-for-profit animal hospital providing affordable veterinary care to all owned pets in the surrounding Jacksonville area. For more information about St. Francis Animal Hospital, visit www.saintfrancisanimalhospital.org.

2727 Atlantic Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Northeast Florida Running Headquarters since 1978 A great selection of shoes, apparel, accessories and nutrition products for your running and walking needs!

New Products in Stores:

Moji Microwavable Heat Roller

Six Store Locations Baymeadows Store 3931 Baymeadows Rd. (904) 731-3676 San Marco Store 2018 San Marco Blvd.

(904) 399-8880 Tapestry Park Store 9823 Tapestry Park Circle (904) 620-9991 Orange Park Store 2186 Park Ave. (904) 264-3767 Jacksonville Beach Store 424 S. 3rd Street (904) 270-2221 St. Augustine Store 1000 S. Ponce De Leon Blvd.

(904) 679-4237

Goodr Sunglasses

Aftershoks Bluetooth Headphones

At 1st Place Sports, we have knowledgable staff to ensure that you are in the correct shoes and apparel to make your running and walking comfortable and injury free!

Nutrition Products

Shoe + Apparel Brands

Huma Honey Stinger Power Bar Gu Cliff Nuun Hammer Nutrition

Asics Mizuno adidas Brooks Nike Saucony New Balance Oiselle Hoka Vionic Skechers Oofos Altra Under Armour

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DON'T MISS THESE OT MATANZAS 5K JANUARY 27, 2018 5K @ 8:00 am Fun Run @ 9:15 am Ketterlinus Gym, St. Augustine

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HENRY' RUN 5K FEBRUARY 3, 2018 5K @ 8:00 am Fun Run @ 9:00 am Oakleaf High School

www.1stplacesports.com/races/henrysrun

RUNNING OF THE BULLS 5K FEBRUARY 18, 2018 5K @ 8:30 am Intuition Ale Works, Downtown Jacksonville

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THER UPCOMING EVENTS MOO-VE IT 5K MARCH 3, 2018 5K @ 10:00 am Fun Run @ 9:30 am Downtown Jacksonville

www.1stplacesports.com/races/mooveit

MARCH TO GET SCREENED 5K MARCH 3, 2018 5K @ 12:00 pm Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach

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PIRATES ON THE RUN MARCH 3, 2018 5K and 10K @ 8:30 am St. Peter’s Church, Fernandina Beach

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Soft cotton t-shirts, and Finisher medals!

— 8K Grand Prix - 8:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run - 9:30AM

Sign up for the Florida Striders Run to the Sun 8K April 28, 2018 at bestbet in Orange Park, FL

Runs Benefit Local School’s Run/Walk Programs ENTRY FEES Until April 13th April 14 - 27 Race Day

Striders

$22 $27 $32

THE COURSE Non Striders Kids 13 & Under

$27 $32 $35

$15 $20 $35

• Register on-line at https://www.signmeup.com/122385, our website at www.floridastriders.com, or 1stplacesports.com (Processing fees added for on-line registrations), or register in person at any one of the 1st Place Sports stores.

• Online registration closes at noon, April 25th. You can continue to register at the stores thru Friday, or at the race Saturday morning.

•

Day of Race registration starts at 7:00 AM

•

Race Director: Bill Krause rttsrd@floridastriders.com

PARKING Parking is available at bestbet. Please park in the extreme west or east sides of the lot, as the center spots are reserved for the Poker Room clientele. Race registration and packet pick up are located in the open field area east of the Kennel Club.

RACE CHECK-IN AND TIMING CHIPS Race day registration and packet pick up opens at 7:00 AM. The timing chip is attached to the bib. Do not wear your personal chip You must cross the mats at the start and the finish to be included in the results. Chips are not used for the One Mile Fun Run.

The 8K starts at 8:00 AM on River Road. The course takes you out and back along the beautiful St. John's River. There is a water stop near the 1.5 and 2.5 mile marks. See map for more details. Strollers are not allowed in the 8K. This is a Grand Prix Series race, and certified by the USTAF. The results will be posted near the finish.

You can also check your results at 1stplacesports.com after the race.

AWARDS AWARDS

Medals to all 8K finishers! The overall and age group winner awards ceremony will be near the finish line. Top 3 overall, top master, top grand master, wheelchair, and top 3 in each age group. Age groups include 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & over. Awards given to males and females in each category.

FUN RUN The FREE One-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30AM in the field behind bestbet. Entry forms available race morning (do not mail in).

Ribbons to all and $1,000 in participation money for the elementary schools as a courtesy of the Florida Striders. The fun run is free, but all participants must register on race day. Suzanne Baker is the Fun Run Coordinator & can be reached at suzanne.baker@myoneclay.net.

PACKET PICKUP - Please check your packet pick up location on the entry form. Where: 1st Place Sports (locations on 2nd page) When: Thursday, April 26th or Friday, April 27th, between 10am and 6pm, or at the race site Saturday morning.

• 3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 • 2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 • 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 • 9823 Tapestry Park, Jacksonville, FL 32246 All packets not picked up at 1st Place Sports will be moved to bestbet Orange Park for race day pick up.

SPONSORS

BECOME A FLORIDA STRIDERS MEMBER The Florida Striders is a non-profit organization of running enthusiasts who love to run, race, and socialize!

Benefits Include:

• If you run 4 Strider races, the Florida Strider discount pays for itself.

• Discounts at 1st Place Sports and New Balance • Private Strider member tent at the Gate River Run with food & drink: a great place to swap race stories.

• Visit

for more information

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SIX GREAT STORE LOCATIONS TO SERVE NORTHEAST FLORIDA! » Baymeadows Store:

» San Marco Store:

3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 731-3676 Mon. - Thurs.: 10 AM - 7 PM, Fri. - Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 1 PM - 5 PM 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 399-8880 Mon. - Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 12 PM - 5 PM

» Tapestry Park Store: 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246

(904) 620-9991

Mon. - Fri.: 10 AM - 7 PM, Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 12 PM - 5 PM » Jax Beach Store:

424 S. 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 270-2221 Mon. - Fri.: 10 AM - 7 PM, Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 1 PM - 5 PM

» Orange Park Store: 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

(904) 264-3767

Mon. - Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 1 PM - 5 PM » St. Augustine Store: 1000 S. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 679-4237

Mon. - Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun.: 12 PM - 5 PM