Fiercely Competitive.
Uncompromising Integrity.
The 1st Place Sports Elite Race Team inspires athletes to achieve
their absolute best so they can be among the elite in their sport.
Our racers have a fierce determination to achieve goals and
demonstrate a humble respect for the sport and each other.
Run Fast. Race Hard.
Lead by Example.
Represent the Team
What We Request of Our Elite Race Team
Represent
Maintain a positive image when representing
1st Place Sports.
Wear the Team Colors
Wear the 1st Place Sports racing team singlet
when racing.
Promote
Tell friends and fellow runners about
1st Place Sports.
Give Back
Volunteer at one 1st Place Sports event annually.
Compete
Participate in eight 1st Place Sports races annually.
Commit
Commit to one year of racing with the
1st Place Sports Race Team.
Embody the Mission
Demonstrate the determination, integrity and sportsmanship
expected of the 1st Place Sports Race Team.
Support the Community
Be a positive ambassador for racing and the
Northeast Florida running community.
Do You Have What It Takes?
Elite Team Qualifying Standards
Our Elite Race Team represents some of the area’s strongest
competitive runners. Qualifying standards are shown below.
| Division | 5K | 10K | 15K | Half Marathon | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 16:00 | 33:00 | 52:00 | 1:16:00 | 2:45:00 |
| Master’s Men | 17:30 | 36:00 | 56:00 | 1:22:00 | 2:54:00 |
| Women | 18:00 | 38:00 | 1:00:00 | 1:23:00 | 3:00:00 |
| Master’s Women | 19:15 | 41:00 | 1:02:00 | 1:26:00 | 3:05:00 |
Ready to Join the Team?
Think You Have What It Takes?
Tell us a little about yourself, your running background
and your most recent race times. We’d love to hear from you.