8:00 AM • Outback Steakhouse • 9773 San Jose Boulevard
To Benefit:
The Mandarin Food Bank
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1/2 Marathon Training Schedule
START AND FINISH
The 1/2 Marathon and 6K will start together at 8:00 AM on San Jose Blvd. in front of the Outback Mandarin Plaza, one mile north of Interstate 295. All races finish in Pickwick Plaza across the San Jose Blvd. from the Outback Steakhouse. The one mile for kids will start right after the start of 1/2 Mar. & 6K at the corner of Pall Mall and San Jose about 100 yards in front of the 1/2 marathon starting line.
Directions to Starting Line
Long Sleeve Reebok T-shirts to all entrants
ENTRY FEES
A portion of each entry will go to the Mandarin Food Bank
| Mile | 6K | 1/2 Mar. | |
| Until October 31st | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Nov. 1st - Nov. 26th | $12.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Day of the event | $15.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
Plus: A non-perishable food item or add $1.00 to entry fee
Receive a free entry to the Outback Steakhouse 1/2 Marathon or 6K when you spend $80 or more on Reebok product at any 1st Place Sports store. This offer is limited to the first 100 entrants to take advantage of this offer. If you are unable to stop in one of our stores, you can order your Reebok product from our online store and still qualify for the free entry. For more information call 904-731-1900 or email, firstplacesports@mindspring.com.
Entry fees are higher on line to cover credit card and server fees
To register, complete the entry form making sure that you indicate whether you are running the 6K or the Half Marathon. Make your checks payable to:
1st Place Sports Running Club and mail no later than November 21st to:
Outback Steakhouse Distance Classic
3931 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Entries will be accepted at 1st Place Sports anytime during business hours.
A portion of each entry will be given to the Mandarin Food Bank.
You can help too! We would like to help provide food for the needy on Thanksgiving Day. Please bring a canned good when you pick up your race packet. We will deliver the food to the Mandarin Food Bank each day. Thanks for your help.
Medals to all 1/2 Marathon Finishers
New for 2008!!! Medals will be given to each finisher in the 1/2 Marathon.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Packets with shirt, ChampionChip, and race number may be picked up at one of the following 1st Place Sports locations,
3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville (904) 731-3676
550-7 Wells Road, Orange Park (904) 264-3767
424 S. Third Street, Jax Beach (904) 270-2221
2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville (904) 399-8880
Make sure that you check your pick-up location on entry form. Packets will be available for pick up on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the race from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM (7:00 PM at the beach). Packets will be available at the Outback Steakhouse at the starting line one hour before the race.
AWARDS (1/2 Marathon)
Male Female
1st Place Overall $500
plus: Dinner for two and sweatshirt
2nd Place Overall $300
plus: Dinner for two
3rd Place Overall $ 200
plus: Sweatshirt
1st Place Masters $100.00 plus: dinner for two and sweatshirt
Awards will be given to the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70 and over.
1st place Dinner for two and sweatshirt
2nd place Dinner for Two
3rd place Sweatshirt
The 6K will not have awards.
Tri-2B-Tuff Challenge Information
AWARDS CEREMONY & REFRESHMENTS
Free post race refreshments, beer, fruit and bagels will be available right after the race in the Outback Steakhouse parking lot. The awards ceremony will be held in front of Outback at 10:30 AM.
RACE HOTLINE (904) 731-1900
Race Timing
("Chip" must be worn on your shoe or ankle)
This race will be timed using the ChampionChip. 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. If you're using your own chip, you must register prior to race day. Gun and net times will be recorded
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Digital clocks will be located at the each mile. Traffic will be controlled by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. However, you should be aware that traffic will be on the course.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
The course is shaded, flat, and scenic, and runs along the St. John's River under magnificent large oak trees.
6K Loop Course (3.6 miles)
The 6K loop course will start with the 1/2 Marathon and will run the first mile together, before splitting at the corner of Oak Bluff and Scott Mill Roads. You will finish at the same finish line as the 1/2 Marathon. Results will be posted in front of the Outback Steakhouse soon after you finish.