10th Annual Astin Farms Strawberry Distance Challenge – 2/10/18 – Road Race Review

Choose between 5K, 10K or 1Mile. Medals and tons of strawberries for all finishers.

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Course Map

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Event Details

Presented by Astin Farms! Their 10th Annual event, was a special one to be apart of. It may have been in the same location at Walden Lake Polo Fields, but the course was beautiful, well cleaned and great views of a great community while hosting a range of challenges: 10K, 5K, 5K Ruck, & 1-Mile Run dedicated to fitness and fun!

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Top Placement Awards

Official Timing Results

Overall male/female

Top 3 Finishers in each age group:

11 & under male/female 40-44 male/female
12-14 male/female 45-49 male/female
15-19 male/female 50-54 male/female
20-24male/female 55-59 male/female
25-29 male/female 60-64 male/female
30-34 male/female 65-69 male/female
35-39 male/female 70+ male/female

All first place winners receive an entry ticket into the
2018 Florida Strawberry Festival

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Words From Our Friends:

Tina Bryan: “Was a wonderful race thanks so much”

Meg Briggs: “The race was great again this year. Thanks for all your hard work

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Shelly Jones Koster: “Great race & super nice people! Thanks again!”

Jen Colp: “It was a great race!”

Bruin Skye: “I loved it and doing it again next year!!”

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FAQ & Answers

The registration process for the run was? Simple
I registered? Online
The price of the run was? $35
I bought on discount or pre-sale? Yes, our MudRunFinder Code!!
The price vs the value was? Worth it
The post-race perks included? The coolest shirt in town, finisher medals, fresh strawberries, bananas & water
The check in process on the day of the run was? Very Smooth! Walk up, nearly no wait, have ID ready and waiver signed…done & ready to run
The obstacles of the course were? The distance you chose to run
The most challenging obstacle was? Ruck Division if you chose it
The most unique or fun obstacle was? Family, Friends & Community Residents on the sidewalk cheering!
The quality conditions of the course were? Well maintained & well marked.
This is a great run for? For all types of athletes, from beginner to elite trying for top placements medals.
Additional recommendations for those planning to run this event are? Bring a friend! It’s always better to run / compete with people you know.
Overall I would rate this run? (1 – 5 star; 5 is best) 4 Stars. Everything you would expect out of great road race. Educated Staff & Volunteers, well marked course, cool medal, and a great after party for everyone to hangout in and hang fun with each other. You can tell they have been doing this for awhile. Organized & Fun! Still shocked at the how young the winner was! Kid was so fast, and didn’t slow down!