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‘You don’t have to do it alone’: Travis Manion Foundation hosts 9/11 Heroes Run to honor veterans, first responders
Read full article: ‘You don’t have to do it alone’: Travis Manion Foundation hosts 9/11 Heroes Run to honor veterans, first respondersHundreds of runners hit Jacksonville Beach to honor the heroes of 9/11. Travis Manion Foundation hosted the annual run. It was one of 14 runs on Saturday happening around the country.
Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s race
Read full article: Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s raceThe event announced that all slots for the day — the 15K, 5K, mile challenge, the Junior River Run and the diaper dashes — have been filled for the 47th running of the iconic road race in Jacksonville.
‘On your mark, get set, go!’: Runners put their best turkey forward & hit the pavement for annual trot
Read full article: ‘On your mark, get set, go!’: Runners put their best turkey forward & hit the pavement for annual trotRunners and chuggers alike gathered to continue decades of tradition at the Beaches Town Center Thanksgiving morning for Tony’s Turkey Trot and Petes-giving.
The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot
Read full article: The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey TrotAdams Wolf joined us on the show today to talk about an amazing event for a great cause. The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot. He was joined by Jessica DeFranco a mother of a TBI survivor. Click the video to hear here story and why Adam is so passionate about the community programs like this.
5K honors longtime local officer by raising funds for suicide prevention
Read full article: 5K honors longtime local officer by raising funds for suicide preventionParticipants gathered Saturday morning in Jacksonville Beach to honor the life of Cpl. Andy Lavender with a 5K charity race to raise awareness about suicide prevention among law enforcement and first responders.
Run for free ice cream!
Read full article: Run for free ice cream!Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. The Kilwins Jacksonville Ice Cream Run benefits the local programs and services for children age birth to 7. The Kilwins run was started ten years ago by Dana and Vance Stallings to honor their daughter, Haley, who attended Clarke. All of the money raised for the 5K/1 mile walk-run benefits the local campus, and is the school’s biggest annual fundraising event. Also known as the Coolest Family-Friendly Event in North Florida because all participants are rewarded with all-you-can-eat ice cream at the finish!
Fanning the flames: Jacksonville Historical Society hosts ‘The Great Fire Run’
Read full article: Fanning the flames: Jacksonville Historical Society hosts ‘The Great Fire Run’JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Historical Society is hosting the Great Fire Run of 2021. The 5K and 1 Mile race, commemorating 120 years after Jacksonville’s Great Fire, will be held on Saturday, May 1. The event begins and ends at Old St. Andrew’s Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., across from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sign up at runsignup.com and search for Great Fire Run. RouteThe run begins and ends at Old St. Andrew's Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
Thanksgiving 5K fundraiser for traumatic brain injury awareness continues
Read full article: Thanksgiving 5K fundraiser for traumatic brain injury awareness continuesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The sixth annual Tony’s Turkey Trot is one holiday transition that was not derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Thanksgiving Day 5K is about more than just getting ahead of the holiday calories. It’s a memorial run for Tony Meduri, who died years after a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Meduri’s daughter created the Tony Meduri TBI Fund that holds TBI awareness events year-round, including Tony’s Turkey Trot. All post-race events and the fun run were canceled, and the usual on-site awards were prepared to be mailed to winners and participants instead.
Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 race
Read full article: Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 raceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gate River Run will limit its field to 70% capacity and put numerous other safeguards in place for its 2021 event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The biggest change is capping race entries at 8,000 for the marquee 15K event. The Gate River Run has been televised live on WJXT for years. Harroufi later failed two drug tests by USADA, including one at the River Run on March 7, and his results were scrubbed from the list. • All participants and volunteers must check their temperature on race morning prior to coming to race.
BLM 5K offers supporters a different way to have their voices heard
Read full article: BLM 5K offers supporters a different way to have their voices heardBLM 5K offers supporters a different way to have their voices heardPublished: October 3, 2020, 10:15 pmThe race, put on by a separate organization from Black Lives Matter Jacksonville, was in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and aimed to give those who don’t want to protest a chance to have their voices heard.
Annual Dreams Come True 5K kicks off -- virtually
Read full article: Annual Dreams Come True 5K kicks off -- virtuallyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dreams Come True is still running its annual 5K fundraiser -- but the nonprofit has made some changes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a flexible, safe, option during these times, while still raising money for the dreams of local children,” Dreams Come True said. Once you register, you will receive a DCT5K mask, and Dreams Come True will donate a mask to one of its health care partners in your honor. Participants will have the chance to earn a 2020 DCT5K shirt by raising $150 or more through their fundraising page. But Dreams Come True highly encourages everyone to post/share pictures and more on social media during the official race period to help spread the word.
Raising awareness for domestic violence against men
Read full article: Raising awareness for domestic violence against menJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The John J. Rhoden Foundation will host a 5K this weekend to raise awareness about domestic violence against men. "Men don't want to talk about it, men just deal with it and we didn't know the severity until he actually came to us with it," explained Amy Rhoden. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in every 4 men are abused by their intimate partner. The 5K will raise money for the foundation to provide shelter, food, legal assistance and professional counseling to men who need help. If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, the John J. Rhoden Foundation contact is (904) 429-5996.
9-Year-Old Signs Up for 5K Race ... and Wins First Place in the 10K Race
Read full article: 9-Year-Old Signs Up for 5K Race ... and Wins First Place in the 10K RaceA Minnesota mom was worried his son wouldnt finish the 5K race, but the 9-year-old boy surprised everyone and instead came in first place in the 10K race. It has never been on our radar, his mom Heather Boedigheimer-Lovell told InsideEdition.com. The 10K race happened simultaneously, and runners for both groups started together. He came in first place, completing the 10K in about 48 minutes, with the next fastest runner coming in a full minute behind. I have never seen him so red after a race, his mom said.
7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month you haven't considered
Read full article: 7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month you haven't consideredEach year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.