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A QUARTERLY RUNNING GUIDE 2013 PUBLISHED BY: 1ST PLACE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB

DISTANCE CLASSIC

HALF MARATHON & 6K THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 28th • 7:00 AM • PICKWICK PLAZA

FALL 2013

CONTENTS The Jacksonville Event Running Guide is published four times a year by the 1st Place Sports Running Club. The purpose of this guide is to give you the latest information on training and upcoming events, and to keep you updated on the running s ce n e. This magazine can be a substitute for entry forms, so please use the forms in this book to register for any of the listed races.

UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 5

JACKSONVILLE MARINE CORPS HALF MARATHON

OCTOBER 11

JAXTOBER FEST 5K BEER RUN

OCTOBER 12

ROO RUN

OCTOBER 18

MONSTER MASH DASH

OCTOBER 19

RACE FOR THE CURE

OCTOBER 19

BOOTS ON THE GROUND HEROES RUN

OCTOBER 27

EVERGREEN PUMPKIN RUN

NOVEMBER 1

GATOR BULLDOG 5K

NOVEMBER 2

CHOMP AND STOMP FL/ GA PREGAME 5K

NOVEMBER 3

HOG JOG

NOVEMBER 9

NATIVE SUN MANDARIN RUN

NOVEMBER 10

SALUTE TO VETERANS

NOVEMBER 16

ATLANTIC BEACH MARSHFEST 5K

NOVEMBER 16

MCKENZIE'S RUN

NOVEMBER 23

RYAN'S RUN

NOVEMBER 24

NEVER QUIT GIVING THANKS 5K

I DEN TIFICAT ION STAT EME N T

NOVEMBER 28

SUBARU DISTANCE CLASSIC

JACKSONVILLE RUNNING GUIDE SEPTEMBER, 2013 PUBLISHED ONCE A QUARTER 1ST PLACE SPORTS RUNNING CLUB 3931 BAYMEADOWS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217 ISSUE NO. 71

DECEMBER 1

GUANA 50K & 12K TRAIL RACES

DECEMBER 7

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

DECEMBER 8

REINDEER RUN

You can reach over 20,000 runners, wa l ke r s , and cyclists by advertising in this publication. I f yo u wo u l d l i ke t o a d ve r t i s e a n eve n t i n t h e J a c k s o nv i l l e R u n n i n g E ve n t G u i d e , c a l l (904)731-1900 for more information. If you are entering 1st Place Sports races, you can get more information about upcoming events and results from our past races on the internet at www.1 st p l a ce s p o r t s .co m . P l e a s e save this m a g a z i n e for packet pickup information and day-of-race i n s t r u c t i o n s . S o m e o f t h e l a rg e r races will send you a confirmation of entry, but most of the time you should just pick up your packet as indicated on the race ad. The Jacksonville Running Event Guide is mailed to runners who have participated in one of our events in the last quarter. It is free! All we ask is that you let us know when you have a change of address. We wish everyone could receive a free Guide each quarter, but costs prohibit it. If you have run a race in the last quarter, we will mail you a Running Guide for the next quarter. If you do not get one and would like to receive one, you can pick up a copy at one of the 1st Place Sports running store locations.

DECEMBER 14

JINGLE BELL RUN

DECEMBER 29

JACKSONVILLE BANK MARATHON

DECEMBER 31

GATOR BOWL 5K

Presenting Sponsor:

Entry Fees

Saturday, October 12, 2013 Registration Begins at 6:30 a.m. 5K Starts at 8 a.m. 1M Fun Run (children) starts at 8:30 a.m.

Awards

Includes full day admission to Jacksonville Zoo.

Awards will be presented to overall winners - male & female Top 3 Females and Top 3 Males; 1 Masters (over 46) Age Awards: 10 & under, 11-13,14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-45.

Adults through October 11: $35, Day of Race: $40 Child (3-12): $25 Day of Race $30

Stay after the race for the post race celebration - great prizes and awards ceremony. Food & drinks will be provided after race. Follow signs to upstairs patio at Zoo.

Sorry no refunds

Packet & Race Number Pick-Up

Make checks payable to Give Kids The World and mail (with entry form) to:

Packets will be available for pick up at your selected 1st Place Sports locations on October 10th & October 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Give Kids The World-ROO RUN 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746

• 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, (904) 731-3676 • 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jax Beach, (904) 399-8880 • 424 South 3rd Street, Jax Beach, (904) 270-2221 • 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, (904) 264-3767 • 4870 Big Island Dr., St Johns Town Center

Online Registration and Fundraising information http://support.gktw.org/roorun

Be sure to check your pickup location on your entry form. Packets will be available from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

Kangaroo Express Roo Run

Please indicate where you plan to pickup your race packet:

Baymeadows

Jax Beach

Orange Park

San Marco

Town Center

Day of Race

M First Name

Age on Race Day

Last Name

Which event are you doing? Street Address

Apt. #

City

State

Men’s/Women’s Technical: Circle One

Cell Phone Number

Zipcode

F Sex

1 Mile Fun Run

Entry Fee

$___________

I would Like to make a donation to GKTW

$___________

TOTAL AMOUNT:

$___________

2X Email Address

Make checks payable to Give Kids The World and mail (with entry form) to: Give Kids The World-ROO RUN 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Method of Payment:

Cash

Check

Credit

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I should 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 this event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and /or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, 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 the race. I also understand that I must return the Champion Chip transponder, if requested or I will be billed $30.00 as replacement cost. I also understand that if this event is canceled or rescheduled for any reason beyond the control of race management that my entry fee will not be refunded. I grant permission for this event's organizers to take pictures of me during this event and agree for this event to use any photos of me that may be taken during my participation. I will abide by these guidelines. Having read this waiver 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 the Organizers of this event and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all 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 named in this waiver.

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

Date Signed

Saturday, th November 16 AT EVERBANK FI ELD

5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run Finish inside EverBank Field, see yourself on the Jumbotron screen

ATLANTIC BEACH MARSHFEST 5K SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 This is an awesome 5K course through Atlantic Beach's beautiful intracoastal marsh â€“ Dutton Island Preserve! The race begins at Donner Park at 10AM! Marshfest is a free celebration dedicated to showcasing and preserving the coastal marsh. There will be live music, food, educational exhibits, kayak rides, and more! www.1stplacesports.com/marshfest5k.html

Saturday | 2.22.14 | Downtown Jacksonville DONNA 5K & Family Fun Run presented by LPS

All 5K finishers receive a performance T-shirt, NEW finisher's medal, goodie bag, and keepsake race bib. Kids under 10 run FREE!

Sunday | 2.23.14 | The Beaches

DONNA Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay

All participants receive a performance T-shirt, finisherâ€™s medal, goodie bag, and keepsake race bib.

$20 OFF

USE PROMO CODE: LOCALSRULE

Locals will receive a $20 discount on Relay, Half and Full Marathon events.*

Scan or visit breastcancermarathon.com/pinkout

* To qualify for the discount, you must register by 12/31/13 with a valid mailing address in one of the following First Coast counties: Duval, Clay, Flagler, St. Johns, Nassau, Putnam, Bradford, Union, Columbia, Baker, Ware (GA), Charlton (GA), Camden (GA), Brantley (GA), Pierce (GA), Glynn (GA). This offer is not valid with any other promotion and does not apply to DONNA Virtual.

DONNA Half Marathon Training - Start Date: October 26, 2013 Wednesday Speed Training (targeting DONNA) - Start Date: November 6, 2013 Getting Started for Beginners (targeting the DONNA 5K & Family Fun Run) - Start Date: January 4, 2014 NEW Year Round Marathon Training Program - Ongoing

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FIVE GREAT STORE LOCATIONS TO SERVE THE JACKSONVILLE AREA! » Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 731-3676 Mon - Thur: 10 AM - 7 PM, Fri - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun: 1 PM - 5 PM » Race Office: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 731-1900 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM » San Marco Store:

2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 399-8880 Mon - Wed, Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM, Thur - Fri: 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun: 12 PM - 4 PM

» Town Center Store:

4870 Big Island Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 620-9991 Mon - Wed, Sat: 10 AM - 7 PM, Thur - Fri: 10 AM - 8 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