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Jacksonville, FL

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Baymeadows Locaton: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217; (904)731-3676
San Marco Location: 2016 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207; (904) 399-8880
Jacksonville Beach Location: 424 South Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250; (904) 270-2221
Orange Park Location: 2186 Park Avenue #101, Orange Park, FL 32073; (904) 264-3767

Upcoming Jacksonville Races

Festival of Lights

Presented by:

Saturday December 5, 2009

5K • 6:00 PM
1 Mile Fun Run • 5:30 PM
San Marco Square

We would like to welcome you to the 13th annual Florida Telco Festival of Lights 5K and Holiday Magic brought to you by the San Marco Merchants Association, Southside Baptist Church, and Children's Miracle Network. The Festival of Lights festivities will once again provide enjoyment for all ages with a Kids Fun Run, Food Lion Kids Zone, food and music, as well as the 5K run where everyone from the novice runner to dedicated walkers enjoy the carolers as they wind their way through the historic San Marco community. Holiday Magic activities will begin at 6 PM and will feature hayrides, children’s activities, a bounce house, shopping, dining, handbells, children’s and adult choirs, as well as a personal visit from Santa from 7:45 to 9:00 p.m!

Registration Information

Entry Fees

Until November 28th: $20.00
November 29th - December 4th: $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.

Fun Run is $12.00 at all times

For runners over 65 and children under 13 years of age registration is $15 until December 4th.

Make your checks payable to: Children's Miracle Network and mail to: 3931 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217

Sorry, No Refunds!

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Packet Pickup

Be sure and check the box on the entry form where you plan to pick up your packet. Packets will be available at the following 1st Place Sports locations on Thursday, December 3rd from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM and Friday, December 4th from 10:00 AM-6:00 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

Packets will also be available at the starting line beginning at 4:30 PM on raceday.

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, the first masters male and female, and three deep in the following male and female age groups: 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 and over. The awards ceremony will be held in front of 1st Place Sports at 7:15 PM. Awards not picked up at the ceremony can be picked up at 1st Place Sports the week after the race.

Course

The 5K and one mile will start in San Marco Square and will feature a loop course through the historic district running along San Marco Blvd, around Lake Marco, and along River Road. The entire course will be lined with luminaries.

Click here to view the interactive course map

Luminary Lit Route

The race will be held at night, but the entire 5K course will be lined with luminaries. There will be a water station at the half way point. All miles and turns will be marked. Digital clocks will be located at each mile.

For the Kids

Medals to all children 13 and under in the one mile fun run. There will also be a Kid's area with lots of activities sponsored by Food Lion.