Upcoming Jacksonville Races
Native Sun Mandarin Run 10K
November 21, 2009
- 5K • 7:50 AM
- 10K • 8:00 AM
- Mandarin Presbyterian Church
12001 Mandarin Road - A portion of proceeds goes to the Memories of Love Foundation!
Registration Information
Entry Fees
- Until November 8th
- $20.00 for the 10K
- $20.00 for the 5K
- November 9th - November 20th
- $25.00 for the 10K
- $25.00 for the 5K
- Day of Race
- $30.00 for the 10K
- $30.00 for the 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- $10.00 at all times
There is a $2.00 discount if you own your own chip, but chip number must be entered on entry form.
Children under 13 and Seniors 65 and over pay $15.00 until November 8th for the 5k or 10k.
Make your checks payable to: 1st Place Sports Running Club and mail to: 3931 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217
$1 from every entry goes to the Memories of Love Foundation!
Sorry, No Refunds!
» Register Online
» Download a Registration Form
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, November 19th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (7:00 PM at Beach) and Friday, November 20th 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 6:30 am on raceday. Timing chips must be picked up on raceday at the starting line.
1 Mile Fun Run
The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 9:30 AM at the finish line of the 5K. It is an out and back course.
» Click here to view the 1 Mile Fun Run Course
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
Men |
Women |
|
| 1st | $ 200 |
$ 200 |
| 2nd | $ 100 |
$ 100 |
| 3rd | $ 50 |
$ 50 |
$50 will be given to first masters male and female.
Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in each age group as follows: 13 and under, 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.
THERE ARE NO AWARDS FOR THE 5K!
The Awards Ceremony will be held at 9:45 AM near the finish line in the church parking lot.
10K Course
The race will start and finish at the Mandarin Presbyterian Church and will follow a large loop around Mandarin. The course is flat and fast, runs through a nice residential neighborhood, and is USA Track and Field certified. Water stations will be located at the start, 2 mile, 4 mile and at the finish. A medical station will also be available at the finish. Each mile will be marked and digital clocks will be displayed.
» Click Here to View the Interactive Map
5K Course Map
Parking
Please park at Mandarin Presbyterian Church located at 12001 Mandarin Road at the start and finish of the race. Additional parking is located one block to the east on the old camps of the chuch located at 11844 Mandarin Road.
Directions to Race Site
From Interstate 295 take San Jose Blvd. south for 3/4 mile to Mandarin Road and turn right. It’s about a 1 mile to the church, which is on your right at the intersection of County Dock Road.
Post Race Celebration
Free food and drink will be provided by Native Sun Natural Foods Market after the race right at the finish line. This will be the site of the awards ceremony. Music will be provided and a drawing for prizes will be held!
Jacksonville Grand Prix 2009
The Native Sun Mandarin Run 10K is the fifth Jacksonville Grand Prix event. Runners will compete for points overall to win $2,300 in cash prizes. Points can also be earned in age-group competition.
