Upcoming Jacksonville Races
Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run
Florida's Oldest Beach Run!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
- 5 Mile • 6:30 PM
- 1 Mile Fun Run • 6:35 PM
- Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
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We would like to welcome Tijuana Flats as the title sponsor of the Summer Beach Run. The 47th running of Florida's oldest running event promises to be the best ever! This event is rich in history and is well known for its post race celebration. Tijuana Flats plans to make this part of the race even better this year. They will be providing free food to all participants and beer to all legal age participants at the Seawalk Pavilion right after the race. The Rick Arcusa Band with Legal Limit Horn Section will be the featured band and will rock us with classic hits. Stick around after the race and enjoy the evening. The awards ceremony will start at 8:00 PM. Prize money will be awarded to the overall winners, plus beach towels will be given to age group winners. This will be a great evening and fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!
JTC Running
JTCRunning is Northeast Florida's preeminent promoter of healthy lifestyles through running, fitness, and fellowship. JTCRunning is the creator and operator of the Gate River Run, which since 1978 has been one of the leading road races in the country. Its four different events encompass over 10,000 national and world class athletes, fitness runners, wheelchair athletes, walkers, and children.
Join JTC Running and save $2.00 on this race!!
- Are you aware of the JTC Running membership benefits?
- • A subscription to "The Starting Line" - our bimonthly newsletter about the club, events, and running information.
- • Discounted entry fees at most JTC Running events.
- • JTC Running apparel at a nice price.
- • Social events - A couple times a year we have non-running casual get togethers.
- • Discounts on merchandise at many sports stores and other stores in Jacksonville area - see website for complete list.
Annual Individual Membership $20.00
Annual Family $25.00
Click here to visit the JTC Running site
Registration Information
Entry Fees
- Until August 13th
- $20.00
- August 14th - August 19th
- $25.00
- Day of Race
- $30.00
- One Mile Fun Run
- $12 at all times
Other discounts and Fees:
» There is a $2.00 discount if you own your own chip, but chip number must be entered on entry form.
» For runners 13 and under or 65+ registration is $15 until Race Day.
» JTC Running members receive $2.00 off until August 13th!
Make Checks Payable To:
The Summer Beach Run and mail to: 3931 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217
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» Download a Registration Form
Sorry, there are no Refunds!
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at one of the following 1st Place Sports locations:
- 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, (909-264-3767)
Be sure to check your pickup location on your entry form! If you do not indicate a location, your packet will automatically be at the Baymeadows store. Packets will be available on Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Day of Race: All packets will be moved to the Jacksonville Seawalk for raceday pick up from 4:30 PM.
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
Cash awards of $150, $100 & $50 will be paid to the top three men and women overall. Beach towels will be given to the top 5 men and women overall, the top 3 masters male and female finishers, and to the top 3 finishers in each of the following men’s and women’s divisions: 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.
One Mile Fun Run
One Mile Fun run starts at 6:05 PM at 5 mile starting line. The race is out 1/2 mile and then back to the finish at the start area. Medals will be given to all children in this event.
Directions to the Race Site
The SeaWalk Pavilion is located where Beach Blvd. meets the ocean in downtown, Jacksonville Beach. Take Butler Boulevard (Highway 202, Exit 344) from I-95 to A1A and then north three miles to Beach Boulevard.
Parking
Arrive early to avoid parking problems. There is a large parking lot between the Seawalk Pavilion and Carrabba's Italian Grill. Once this lot is full, you will have to look for parking spots farther from the starting area. The later you arrive, the farther away you will have to park.
Towing in the Wachovia Bank Parking lot is being enforced even though the bank is closed.
JTA has the Beaches Trolley that runs up and down 3rd Street between the South Beach Parkway Shopping Center and the Atlantic Village Shopping Center. Ride cost: $1 each way. On Saturday during the summer, it runs until 2 a.m. and hits numerous stops about 20 minutes apart. So you'll have lots of party time after the SBR Party is over!!
As always, the streets are a free for all; park responsibly and don't get towed!!
Grand Prix Race!
The Summer Beach Run is the 2nd race of the 2011-2012 Jacksonville Grand Prix schedule. Runners who finish in the top ten of their age group will receive points to be counted in the overall series. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the end of the series. For more information about the Grand Prix, click here.
Course
The 5 mile and one mile course is out-and-back on the beach. Both races will start heading south. Digital clocks will be located at each mile. The turn-around point will be clearly marked with signs and cones. Water stations will be located at each mile. The race will be held near low tide to ensure adequate beach for all runners.
Previous Winners
| Year | Men's Names | Time | Women's Names | Time |
| 1965 | Del Lewis | 26:49.0 | none | |
| 1966 | Del Lewis | 28:42.3 | none | |
| 1967 | Ken Misner | 28:04.7 | none | |
| 1968 | Ken Misner | 26:17.5 | Glena Mackey | 44:18:00 |
| 1969 | Ken Misner | 23:26.9 | Mary Harden | 49:00:00 |
| 1970 | Ken Misner | 25:54.5 | Kathy Ford | 43:43:00 |
| Jack Bachelor | 25:54.5 | |||
| 1971 | Jack Bachelor | 25:30:00 | Jacquelin Priestley | 37:53:00 |
| 1972 | Bill Blewett | 27:41.9 | Margaret Tolbert | 36:39:00 |
| 1973 | Ken Misner | 24:17:00 | Emily Cade | ? |
| 1974 | Dennis Skelton | 24:54:00 | Janis Gage | 34:53:00 |
| 1975 | Barry Brown | 26:18:00 | Pam peterson | 41:00:00 |
| 1976 | Tim Simpkins | 26:33:00 | Janis Gage | 31:58:00 |
| 1977 | Ken Misner | 24:07:00 | Janis Gage | 30:24:00 |
| 1978 | Wally Rodriguez | 25:33:00 | Laura Ledbetter | 31:44:00 |
| 1979 | Mike Wachholz | 26:35:00 | Darien Andrea | 32:39:00 |
| 1980 | Mabry McCray | 25:39:00 | Darien Andrea | 30:54:00 |
| 1981 | John Rogerson | 23:59 | Laura Ledbetter | 29:50:00 |
| 1982 | Benji Durden | 24:09:00 | Laura Ledbetter | 28:49:00 |
| 1983 | Mabry McCray | 24:34:00 | Jane Millspaugh | 30:32:00 |
| 1984 | Dennis Stark | 24:58:00 | Donna Combs | 30:46:00 |
| 1985 | Mike Wachholz | 23:52 | Lanier Drew | 28:33:00 |
| 1986 | Dean Matthews | 25:27:00 | Lanier Drew | 30:39:00 |
| 1987 | Peter Gamble | 25:41:00 | Betsy Veronee | 30:34:00 |
| 1988 | Ron Borsheim | 27:19:00 | Kelly LaDuke | 30:11:00 |
| 1989 | Declan Doyle | 26:01:00 | Lisa Emery | 29:47:00 |
| 1990 | Mark Kathman | 26:42:00 | Lisa Emery | 31:37:00 |
| 1991 | Earl Stoner | 24:46:00 | Monica O'Reilly | 28:31:00 |
| 1992 | Earl Stoner | 25:20:00 | Wendy Frazier | 29:13:00 |
| 1993 | Mark VanAlstyne | 26:38:00 | Beth Michael | 30:53:00 |
| 1994 | Jon Dennis | 25:54:00 | Patty VanAlstyne | 30:22:00 |
| 1995 | Rick Patterson | 26:01:00 | Sylvia Fisher | 31:43:00 |
| 1996 | Rick Patterson | 26:25:00 | Kimberly Bruce | 29:52:00 |
| 1997 | Randy Hollinger | 25:45:00 | Cathy Vasto | 28:53:00 |
| 1998 | Mark VanAlstyne | 26:12:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:33:00 |
| 1999 | Said Diri | 28:33:00 | Donna Garcia | 30:13:00 |
| 2000 | Brian Fleischmann | 27:48:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:25:00 |
| 2001 | Lee Yaracs | 26:34:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:13:00 |
| 2002 | Owen Shott | 29:04:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:26:00 |
| 2003 | Zeph Joseph | 25:52:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:28:00 |
| 2004 | Jerry Reckart | 26:39:00 | Garin Glenn | 30:27:00 |
| 2005 | Josh Johnson | 28:06:00 | Michelle Krueger | 32:47:00 |
| 2006 | Owen Shott | 27:55:00 | Kim Pawelek | 31:31:00 |
| 2007 | Justin Jacobs | 27:50:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:17:00 |
| 2008 | Justin Jacobs | 28:04:00 | Sopagna Eap | 30:31:00 |
| 2009 | Justin Jacobs | 27:12:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:06:00 |
| 2010 | Chris Mutai | 27:17:00 | Lindsay Sundell | 28:59:00 |
