Jan. 12th, 2019 – 19th Annual Scrub Jay 5K & 10K
19th Annual Scrub Jay 5K & 10K – Run for their Survival!
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Scrub Jay Races presents – 19th Annual Scrub Jay 5K & 10K
The 5K and 10K are Manasota Track Club sanctioned events.
The 5K course is also apart of the 2019 Manasota Track Club Series: Sponsored by New Balance Sarasota
TOP REASONS TO TAKE ON THIS COURSE:
1. Have fun with your family & friends
2. It’s only as competitive as you make it! There is top podium placement for encouragement.
3. Awesome after party with your fellow athletes after the race
4. 100% of entrance fees and vendor contributions benefit the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park Inc and the Florida Scrub-Jay.
LOCATION
Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail (US41)
Osprey, FL 34229
PARKING
Parking is $5 cash
Park opens 6:30 am – main drive will be closed at 7:55 am until approximately 9 am
Bag Check
TBD
COURSE OPTIONS & DETAILS:
Mostly packed sand and grass through the park’s rare, scrubby flat-woods, with a stretch on the paved Legacy Trail and a finisher’s village in the park.
Aid / Water Stations
During the race, there will be water stations.
RACE SCHEDULE
Start times: 10k run @ 8:00 am; 5k run @ 8:00 am
For everyone’s safety, we ask faster runners to line up closer to the front of the start corral, then followed by run/walkers, walkers, and those with strollers ( if allowed ) toward the back.
Pricing Structure
Age Based Registration Pricing until 11:59 pm on 12.31.2018
5K/10K Ages 13 & under: $5 per person
5K/10K Ages 14-18: $15 per person
5K/10K Ages 19+: $35 per person (5K) $40 per person (10K)
Fees for everyone from 01.01.2019 – 01.11.2019
5K- $35 per person 10K $40 per person
Race Day Registration 01.12.2019
5K- $40 per person 10K- $45 per person
Packet Picket
Early Packet Pick Up with Store Discounts & Refreshments!
Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 4 – 7pm
New Balance Sarasota, 1872 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota
(941) 921-3696 @newbalancesarasota
Packet pick up will be at the event – 6:45 am to 7:45 am
FINISHERS RECEIVE
- Medals
- Shirts
- Timing
- Photos
Award Ceremony & Placement
Six deep awards in all groups: Overall, Master, Grand Master, Senior Grand Master, and Veteran Grand Master.
Spectators
Fee TBD
ARRIVAL
For Runners: Be Early
- Arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your packet, drop your stuff at bag check, find your friends & get warmed up.
WHAT TO BRING
Your ID
Waiver
Barcode (print or save your registration barcode to your phone.
Towel & extra (dry) clothes
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Outside food and drink (racers, fuel for the race is OK)
Negative Attitude
Pet Friendly
TBD
WHAT TO WEAR
MudRunFinder Gear from SquadLocker
There’s no dress code, but you’ll be running in mud, climbing over obstacles.
Our elites recommend: performance gear (NOT COTTON), water packs, compression underwear and headgear.
Advice from experience: is to race in what you train in – new shoes on race day are NOT recommended.
PHOTOS
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Official Links
Scrub Jay Races Facebook Page
19th Annual Scrub Jay 5K & 10K – Facebook Event Page
