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Register now for the Run for the Pies, Jacksonville's Block Party 5K! Are you a pretty competitive runner? Register for the 5K Nike Championship to compete against the best runner's in Jacksonville! Want to run a 5K and enjoy the evening? Sign up for the Open 5K! There is a chance you could receive a medal and an apple pie! There will be a live band and free beer at the post race celebration, along with fun events like a pie eating contest and giveaways! Click here for more information or click here to register online now!
Come out for the Beson4 Media Group Corporate Run on Thursday night, April 18th at Metropolitan Park! This event, which attracts over 3,000 participants, is a 5K run/walk open to employees of corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, and individuals. All levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. Participants receive a t-shirt and a post-race party billed as Jacksonville's largest office party! Companies are encouraged to rent a team tent as a gathering spot on race day!
Are you interested in...
...completing a 5K, but aren't sure how to get started?
...losing weight and feeling more energetic?
...joining a running class just for beginners?

Register for "Get Moving Jax!" 5K Training Program! This is an 8-week program designed to help you start a personalized run or run/walk program. At the end of the 8-week program, you will be completing the Run for Cover 5K on May 11, 2013! The program starts on Tuesday, March 12th with a first meeting at 6:00 PM at our Baymeadows Store! Click here to register now!
Get a FREE Running Injury Assessment from Brooks Center for Sports Therapy at either our Baymeadows or Town Center Stores from 5:30-6:30 PM on the 1st Tuesday of the month! Please call and reserve your spot! Here is the upcoming schedule:

Baymeadows Store:
February 5th
April 2nd
June 4th

Town Center Store:
March 5th
May 7th
July 2nd
Weekly Group Runs from our Stores:

Mondays: Town Center Store Location at 6:30 PM
Wednesdays: Jacksonville Beach Store Location at 6:30 PM, San Marco Store Location at 6:00 PM
Thursdays: Town Center Store Location at 6:30 PM, Orange Park Store Location at 6:30 PM
Become a 1st Place Sports VIP Member and Save! VIP members can save 10% on all shoe and 20% on all apparel purchases all the time by joining the 1st Place Sports VIP Club. The cost is $30 per year. Membership includes a 1st Place Sports technical short sleeve shirt and $1 off all 1st Place Sports races. You can stop by any store and sign up at the time of your next purchase.
Run faster, easier & injury free! Join 1st Place Sports as we offer a series of Good Form Running Clinics to help you become a faster and more efficient runner. Click here for more information and to sign up!


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