Jax Open 5000
Race Location - Hyde Park Golf Club, 6439 Hyde Grove Avenue
Race Date - Saturday, August 13, 2016
Heat 1 - 18 & Under Start Time - 6:15pm
Heat 2 - Over 18 Start Time - 6:46pm
Online Registration Closes - Thursday, August 11, 4:00pm
Description
Join PRS Race Timing, Jacksonville Running Company, and the Hyde Park Golf Club on Saturday, August 13th for an evening of Cross Country races at the Hyde Park Golf Course.
There are two races running the same course, 30 minutes apart.
Race #1 - 5000 Meter XC Run - 18 & Under
This race is reserved for athletes ages 18 and under. This event will be a great tune up for high schoolers for the upcoming cross country season. Male and females will run together.
Race #2 - 5000 Meter XC Run - All Ages
The second race is open to anyone, any age.
Both will feature awards for individuals and teams (see team information below)
All participants will receive a free beer to anyone of legal drinking age or a free soda for those under 21.
There is a cap of 250 registered participants for both races combined.
Post Race Activities
All participants will receive one free beverage including beer for those of the legal drinking age. There will be hot dogs and chips available for purchase as well.
Race Awards
Individual Awards
The top ten male and female finishers in each race will receive a race award and a special prize.
Team Awards
The top three male and female teams in each race will receive awards.
All runners are eligibile for both individual and team awards.
Race Registration Fees
The following race registration fees include all online processing fees
5000 Meter XC Run - Ages 18 & Under Run
Early Registration - $8.00 Per Person - Through 5/31/2016
Regular Registration - $10.00 Per Person - 6/1/2016 through 8/5/2016
Late Registration - $12.50 Per Person - 8/6/2016 through 8/11/2016 at 4:00pm
Day Of Race Registration - $15.00 Per Person - At the race location
5000 Meter XC Run - All Ages
Early Registration - $17.00 Per Person - Through 5/31/2016
Regular Registration - $22.00 Per Person - 6/1/2016 through 8/5/2016
Late Registration - $27.00 Per Person - 8/6/2016 through 8/11/2016 at 4:00pm
Day Of Race Registration - $32.00 Per Person - At the race location.
Paper Registration
For this race only, we are allowing paper registration for those that prefer to mail in a registration form instead of registering online. To register using paper registration download the attached form and mail it to the address listed below with a check made out to PRS Race Timing for the proper amount due. Paper registrations must be received by August 9, 2016.
Matthew Reimer
PRS Race Timing
1020 Theodore Avenue
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Race Course
The run starts and finishes at the Hyde Park Golf Club Clubhouse. The course will run entirely on the golf course from holes 1 through 13 and the driving range. This will be a run on both terrain and asphalt and will cross cart paths and bridges at points. Cross Country spikes are allowed on the course.
PLEASE NOTE - As this course is run on a golf course, there will be spots of uneven ground, small swales, changes in surfaces (grass to cart paths to wooden bridges) and possible trip hazards on the course (pinecones, sticks, etc.). Runners will need to be aware of the course at all times and take precautions to keep even footing at all times.
For a map of the course, please click on the link below:
Event Schedule
Day Of Race Event Schedule
4:15pm to 6:00pm - Packet, Bib, & Chip Pickup (18 & Under Race)
4:15pm to 6:30pm - Packet, Bib, & Chip Pickup (18 & Over)
4:15pm to 6:00pm - Day of Race Registration (Cash or Check Only)
8:15 pm - Awards Ceremony
Race Start Times
6:15pm - Race 1 - 5000 Meter XC Run - Ages 18 & Under - Start
6:45pm - Race 2 - 5000 Meter XC Run - All Ages - Start
Teams
All participants are encouraged to create a team. There is no additional cost to participate on a team. The team setup and scoring are as follows:
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Teams may have a minimum of three participants and a maximum of five
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Teams are gender specific (male or female - no coed)
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The fastest three runners on each team will count in scoring
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The fourth and fifth runners on each team will not count in scoring but will displace other teams in scoring
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Points are awarded based on gender finishing place. (i.e. 1st place is 1 point, 10th place is 10 points)
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The team with the lowest score will be the winner.
Packet Pickup
Day of Race Packet Pickup
Participants may pickup their packets at the race during the times listed on the Event Schedule.
Win A Free Entry To The Quadrant 5k Runtoberfest Race
The top five male and female times, regardless of which heat, will win a free entry into the Quadrant 5k Runtoberfest race on October 22, 2016.
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.
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 Contact Info
Place
Jacksonville, FL US 32210
Directions
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