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Thirsty Thursdays at Unity Plaza

Thu May 21 - Thu July 16 Jacksonville, FL 32202 US Directions

Description

This summer stay in shape and in touch with running through a fun new series at Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Avenue.    Starting in May there will be one Thursday Night race on the third Thursday of each month, each a different distance, and each a different experience.   There will special bonuses and post race happenings each race for all participants as listed in more detail below.

You may register for each one invdividually or all three at a discounted rate.  

Race #1 - 5/21/15 - 2 Mile

Course:
The first event features a two mile course.   For a map of the course click the following link: http://us.mapometer.com/running/route_4017597.html

Post Race:
The first 50 combined registrants for the first race or all three will receive a free meal after the race (up to an $8.00 value).   
On The Fly Food Truck will be on site with food for purchase.  http://www.ontheflyjax.com
All participants will receive one free beer or soft drink
Water will be provided at the finish line for all participants.

Sweat Towels:
All finishers will receive a custom sweat towel at the finish line. 

Race #2 - 6/18/15 - 3 KM

Course:
The second event features a 3km course.   For a map of the course, click the following link:  http://us.mapometer.com/running/route_4017594.html

Post Race:
A Food Truck (TBA) will be on site with food for purchase.
All participants will receive one free beer or soft drink
Water will be provided at the finish line for all participants.

Sweat Towels:
All finishers will receive a custom sweat towel at the finish line. 

Race #3 - 7/16/15 - 1 Mile

Course:
The last event features a fast one mile course.   For a map of the course click the following link: http://www.mapometer.com/running/route_4017553.html

Post Race:
A Food Truck (TBA) will be on site with food for purchase.
All participants will receive one free beer or soft drink
Water will be provided at the finish line for all participants.

Sweat Towels:
All finishers will receive a custom sweat towel at the finish line. 

Awards:
Custom Racing Hats will be presented after the race to award winners based on times in all three races combined.

Runner Amenities

TOWELS

All participants will receive a custom sweat towel at the finish line of each race.

BEVERAGES

All participants will receive a free beer or soft drink after each race and there will be water available at the finish line.

FOOD

Stay tuned for announcements regarding food trucks and other food for purchase options at each event.

AWARDS

Participants completing all three races will receive a custom race hat after the third race.

Race Registration Fees

The following race registration fees include all online processing fees

Race 1 – May 21 – 2 Mile 

Early Registration - $20.00 - Through – 5/20/2015

Day of Race Registration - $25.00 – 5/21/2015

Race 2 – June 18 – 3 Kilometers

Early Registration - $20.00 - Through – 5/20/2015

Regular Registration - $23.00 – 5/21/2015 through 6/17/2015

Day of Race Registration - $28.00 – 6/18/2015 

Race 3 – July 16 – 1 Mile

Early Registration - $20.00 - Through – 5/20/2015

Regular Registration - $23.00 – 5/21/2015 through 6/17/2015

Late Registration - $26.00 – 6/18/2015 through 7/15/2015

Day of Race Registration - $31.00 – 7/16/2015 

All Three Races

Early Registration - $48.00 - Through – 5/20/2015

Day of Race Registration - $55.00 – 5/21/2015

Race Awards

OVERALL AWARDS

Custom Racing Hats will be presented to all participants completing all three runs in the series.   The hats will be distributed after the third race and particpants must be present to claim their hat.

Event Schedule

DAY OF RACE EVENT SCHEDULE

90 minutes to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race - Packet, Bib, & Chip Pickup

90 minutes to 20 minutes prior to the start of the race - Day of Race Registration

Immediately following the race, food, drinks, and fun activities at Unity Plaza.  See each event listing for details.

RACE START TIMES

All races start at 6:30pm

Packet Pickup

DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP

Participants will pick up their race bib and timing chip at the race from 90 minutes prior to the race to 15 minutes prior to the race.

Parking

Parking is available in the Fresh Market and Corner Bakery parking lots also Unity Plaza garage parking.

Unity Plaza

All race activies are at Unity Plaza.   For more information on this an other events at Unity Plaza please visit http://unityplazajax.com/

Place

220 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL US 32202

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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.

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