2019 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ River House Run/Walk 5K Sunday, October 20, 2019
5K at 8:15 a.m.
Race Info
Help kick off 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Homecoming & Family Weekend! This will be a fun and high-energy 5k run/walk through the beautiful 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ campus. Runners will soak in views of the St. Johns, pass under the historic oak trees in the heart of campus and even complete a fast lap on the 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ track, with 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ athletes cheering you on! The downhill finish will lead you to the "River House Post-Race Party" which includes refreshments, beer, music, and awards. We have cash prizes for the top finishers, medals for all finishers, and prizes for age-group winners.
Funds from this race will support these programs and great causes at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶:
- 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Kinesiology Running Research: equipment to study running biomechanics, travel funds for students to present at scientific conferences
- Graduate Student Research Scholarships
- Scholarships for the Student Veterans of America
- The 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Fund
Partnership Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities for partnerships with the River House Run/Walk 5K. Learn more through the PDF below, or contact University Advancement for more information.
Registration is open now through 1st Place Sports.
Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund
91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ lost a talented young member of our community, Stephanie Bloom, on Sunday, August 19, 2018.
The 2019 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ River House Run/Walk 5K will be held in honor of Stephanie, an ode to her love of running and a celebration of her love for 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ and its students.
To further honor her legacy and passion for Nursing Education, her family has created The Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund.
All gifts will directly support scholarships for graduate students in the Keigwin School of Nursing.
Entry Fees
Standard Registration
Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12 |
$25 |
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 – Thursday, October 17 |
$30 |
At 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Packet Pickup |
$30 |
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ 6:30–7:45 a.m. |
$35 |
Discount Registration for 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Students and Youth
These prices are available to current 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ students and youth ages 18 and younger. 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ students must show current 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ ID at packet pickup.
Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12 |
$10 |
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 - Thursday, October 17 |
$15 |
At 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Packet Pickup Friday, October 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
$15 |
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ 6:30–7:45 a.m |
$20 |
Discount Registration for 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Employees
These prices are available to current 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ employees. 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ employees must show current 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ ID at packet pickup.
Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12 |
$15 |
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 - Thursday, October 17 |
$20 |
At 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Packet Pickup Friday, October 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
$20 |
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ 6:30–7:45 a.m |
$25 |
Prizes
Cash Prizes
- Top 3 overall male and female ($100, $75, $50)
- Top masters (40+) male and female ($50)
- Top grand masters (50+) male and female ($50)
Age Group Prizes
- 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ River House Run pint glasses!
- 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Water bottles for youth age group winners!
- Top 3 finishers in each age group:
10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
Finisher Medal
All participants will receive a custom River House Run/Walk 5K Finisher's Medal!
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ in the Lobby of the Howard Administration Building on Friday, October 18, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parking is available in the lot directly in front of the Howard Administration Building.
If you cannot make it on Friday, packet pickup will also be available the morning of the race, Saturday, October 19, from 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. at River House.
View a map of the packet pickup location and parking.
Participants receive a River House Run/Walk 5K T-shirt at packet pickup!
Parking
Enter 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ at the main entrance (University Blvd and Merrill Road). Signs and students will direct drivers to the large parking lot "down the hill" by the Dolphin Green. Parking is free. The race begins just down the road (by the River House).
View a map of parking for the day of the race.
Restrooms
The 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Baseball complex restrooms will be available for runners before and after the race.
Race Route
- Beautiful course through 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ campus
- Route includes a lap on the 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ track
- 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ athletes and students cheer runners on throughout course
- Runners pass each other at multiple points on the course
- Water available on course at two locations
Race Directors
Jeff T. Wight, PhD
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Director, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶; Director, at 1st Place Sports; Member, 1st Place Sports Racing Team
- Email address jwight@ju.edu
Carena Winters, PhD
Associate Professor, Kinesiology, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶; Director, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Healthy Campus Initiative
- Email address cwinter2@ju.edu
Chris T. Robertson, PhD
Associate Professor & Program Director, Kinesiology, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶
- Email address crobert17@ju.edu
David Dobson, MBA
91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Faculty & Shooting Program Dir., Kinesiology
Faculty Sponsor, Student Veterans of America
- Email address ddobson1@ju.edu
Jordon Garman, MS '18
91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Head Coach, Men's Cross Country; USATF Certified Level 1 Track & Field Coach; 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Running Lab Head Technician; MS Kinesiology
Joel Harden
91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Kinesiology Student Representative; 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Running Lab Intern; Jacksonville Rowing Team