Upcoming Jacksonville Races
Summer Beach Run
Saturday, August 28, 2010
- 5 Mile • 6:00 PM
- 1 Mile Fun Run • 6:05 PM
- Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
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It's the 46th running of the Summer Beach Run, and we are going to celebrate! Participants and their guests will be treated to a rockin' post race party at the SeaWalk Pavilion. Food and beverages are complimentary for race participants and $5 per person for spectators. Tickets must be purchased in advance by checking the box on the entry form. There will be no day of race food ticket sales. Food is being provided by Carrabba’s and beer is also being provided. Stick around and enjoy the good times and great music provided by Ain't Too Proud to Beg!! The awards ceremony will start at 7:30 PM.
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 21st
- $20.00
- August 22nd - August 27th
- $25.00
- Day of Race
- $30.00
- » There is a $2.00 discount if you own your own chip, but chip number must be entered on entry form.
- » One Mile Fun Run is $12.00 all times
- » For runners over 65 and runners under 13 years of age registration is $15 until Day of Race.
- » JTC Running members receive $2.00 off until August 22nd!
- Make your checks payable to: The Summer Beach Run and mail to: 3931 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217
Sorry, No Refunds!
» Register Online
» Download a Registration Form
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 26th and Friday, August 27th 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, and 75 & 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
For those of you who are lucky enough to find an available spot in the parking lot right by the Seawalk Pavilion, the city has decided to charge you for that privilege. Although relatively low ($5), it is still an infinite percentage increase over last year's price ($0). (If we are unfortunate enough to have a hurricane delay that gets the race beyond Labor Day, then you're back to 'free'.)
For those of you who choose the Wachovia Bank parking lot, your parking fee will be ~$250 when you recover your car from the impound tow lot. This is being enforced even though the bank is closed. Seems as if the bank is working all angles for revenue. Your JTC Running Board unanimously feels parking there would be a bad decision.
Finally some good news: 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 2a.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 2010-2011 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.
Race Photos
Brightroom will be at the event taking photos. The week after the race, the photos will be available to order online. Use this link to be notified when your photos are available: www.brightroom.com
