Upcoming Jacksonville Races
Avondale 5K Classic
Saturday, September 18, 2010
- 5K • 6:00 PM
- 1 Mile Fun Run • 5:30 PM
- The Shoppes of Avondale
- 3585 St. Johns Avenue
Presented by: The Avondale Merchant's Association
To Benefit:
Come run this great new race in Avondale! It is a 5K course through Jacksonville’s historic Avondale district. The course runs around Boone Park and along St. Johns Ave. Don't miss the post-race block party which will include a live band, free beer, and drawings for prizes!
Registration Information
Entry Fees
- Until September 11th:
- $20.00
- Until September 17th:
- $25.00
- Day of Race
- $30.00
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- $10.00 at all times
- There is a $2.00 discount if you own your own chip, but chip number must be entered on entry form.
- Make your checks payable to: 1st Place Sports Running Club and mail to: 3931 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217
Sorry, No Refunds!
» Register Online
» Download a Registration Form
Packet Pickup
Be sure and check the box on the entry form where you plan to pick up your packet. Packets will be available from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Thursday September 16th and Friday, September 17th at the following 1st Place Sports locations. If you do not check a location, your packet will automatically be at the Baymeadows store. All packets that are not picked up will be moved to the race site for raceday pickup beginning at 4:30 PM.
- 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, (904) 731-3676
- 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, (904) 399-8880
- 424 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 270-2221
- 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, (904) 264-3767
Race Timing
The race will be timed using the ChampionChip (chip must be worn on your shoe during the race). Your entry fee covers the cost of the chip rental. If you have your own chip, you need to enter your chip number on the entry form, and deduct $2.00 from the entry fee. You must cross the timing mats to be included in the results. Do not wear your personal chip if you sign up on raceday!
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three men and women overall, first master’s male and female overall, and the top three in each of the following male and female age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, & 75 and over. Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony at 7:30 PM. Stay after the race for the post race celebration! Food and drinks will be provided! Great prizes will be given away!
Course
This is a very scenic 5K course through Jacksonville’s historic Avondale district. The course runs around Boone Park and along St. Johns Ave.
Sponsors
