Olive Branch "Special 5K" Fun Run

This Fun Run will help support the nonprofit An Olive Branch, and its programs and events.  Olive Branch provides support, education, and respite care to families with special needs children.

Benefitting

Olive Branch is a resource and support ministry for families with special needs children. The programs and events provide much needed respite care opportunities with trained care givers, who provide companion service with love and compassion. Our educational programs provide parent education, nutritional education, long term care as well as financing planning. Scout and camping opportunities are available through a combined effort with the North East Florida Scout Council of Boy Scouts with our Co-Ed venture crew program. Please check out our website www.olivebranch12.com for more information.

Chip Timing

The race will be chip timed using a shoe chip system.   Chips will be distributed at the packet pickup.   All runners must cross the mat at the finish line with their chip properly attached to their shoe to score in the race.  Chips must be returned at the conclusion of the race at the finish line.   Runners not returning chips will be charged a fee of $30.  

Packet Pickup & Race Instructions

Runners will pick up their bib and timing chip prior to the race at the check in area.

Race Amenities

Runners will receive a custom shirt, water station, and a goodie bag.

Race Awards

Awards will be given to the top three males and females in the following categories, 

Top 3 Male & Female Overall Finishers 
Top Male & Female Masters (Over 40) Finisher
Top Three finishers in each of the following age groups:  10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over.  

Event Schedule

90 minutes to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race - Bib, Chip, and Packet Pickup

90 minutes to 30 minutes prior to the start of the race - Day of Race Registration Open

30 minutes after last finisher - Awards Ceremony

8:00 - Race Start

 

Race Course

The event will be held at the NEW Unity Plaza located at 220 Riverside Ave in Riverside. The race course will be on the Jacksonville Riverwalk. 

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Race Information

Race times and dates are subject to change without notice at any time for any reason. In the event the race time or date is changed or if the race is cancelled, for any reason, there will not be any refunds under any circumstances. In the event of bad weather every effort will be made to conduct the race, however it may be moved to an alernate date, time, or cancelled within hours of the starting time. Please be sure to check the PRS Race Timing website and Facebook page for updates prior to departing to the race for any last minute changes or instructions.

Race Sponsors

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Registration Costs

All online registration fees are included in the amounts below

$25.00 Jan 16 through Feb 6

$30.00 Feb 7 through March 1

$40.00 - Day of Race - Cash, Check or Charge - 60 Minutes to 15 Minutes Prior to the start of the race.