Description
Since 1955, Wolfson Children's Hospital has been a place of hope, second chances, and medical wonders for countless children and their families. Motivated by the idea that every child deserves another birthday, the Wolfson Children's Challenge is a celebration of their lives. This symbolic event features 55 children who share their inspiring stories.
As a not-for-profit hospital, Wolfson Children's relies on the generosity of people like you to ensure that every child continues to receive the world-class care they deserve. You can support the Wolfson Children's Challenge by sponsoring the event, running the 55-km ultra marathon, organizing a relay team for the 55-km ultra marathon, running the individual 30-km, or participating in the 1-Mile Fun Run.
The inspiration for the Wolfson Children's Challenge came from Paul Wilson, whose newborn son, Luke, faced difficult surgery within hours of birth. Paul hoped to raise $5,000 by running 55 miles, the age of the hospital during his son's stay.
Since 2009, the event has raised more than $2 million toward the purchase of a 3 Tesla MRI. This groundbreaking technology can lead to earlier diagnoses and the elimination of certain surgeries and procedures.
In 2014, the Wolfson Children's Challenge will raise money for a Nuclear Medicine SPECT/CT Camera and start a technology support endowment. The goal for 2015 is to raise $500,000 to complete the purchase of the SPECT/CT Camera. A portion of all gifts to the Wolfson Children's Challenge will be matched by Baptist Health for the Wolfson Children's Challenge Endowment. For more information, please contact Baptist Health Foundation, 904.202.2919.
Race Information
Confirmation
Once registration is complete, a confirmation will be sent electronically and will include additional event information. Please be sure to include your correct e-mail address on your entry form. You will need to provide a copy of your confirmation when you pick up race packets for your team the morning of the event.
How will our team receive an official time?
Each team will be timed as a team. An assigned relay bib and chip is your timing device! Each runner on a team has his/her own chip. Please be sure to step on the timing mats at the halfway checkpoint and Start/Finish Line.
Can I add someone if one drops out the day of the event?
For all registration revisions on the day of the event, visit the Runner's Information Table outside the Main Gates to the Cabana area.
Packet Pickup Day
All Runner's Packets (Ultra, Relay, 30-km Individual, 1-mile) will be available for pick-up the morning of the event beginning at 6:30am.
Photo ID and Email Confirmation will be required for pickup.
Relay Teams Only
The Team Captain is responsible for picking up the team race packets and distributing materials to the other members of the team.
Parking
Parking is available in Lots J, M and N on the West Side of the Stadium between Bragan Field and EverBank Field.
Relay Team Tents and Banners
Each relay team may bring one (1) 10 x 10 pop-up tent and/or team banner. You may bring it with you the morning of the event. Tent space and set-up location will be available on a first come, first-served basis and will be set-up in order of arrival, in allocated event space and designated areas of the Cabanas pre-determined by Event Management. Each Team is responsible for the set-up and equipment required of their own individual tent, ground weights and banner. Field space for tents may not be “saved” for other teams, prior to other team’s arrival. Teams will be instructed to set up their tents in order of arrival and based on available location as determined by the Event Field Coordinator managing this area. Teams are not required to have all members present in order to set up their tent. Relay Team Tent Maximum Size is 10 x 10. Tents that penetrate the field turf are strictly prohibited. Ground weights must be provided by individual teams and are required in order to secure team tents. Tents without ground weights will be removed for safety and security reasons.
Coolers and Grills
Registered Runners participating in the event may bring in one (1) small cooler into the event and may not exceed 60 CT in size. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. All coolers will be searched upon event entry. Coolers in violation of size or content will not be allowed to enter the event. Due to safety and security, grills, crock-pots and other devices that require flame or electric for heat are not allowed in event area.
Medical Aid Stations
Medical stations will be located at various points along the course and at the finish line.
Post-Race Events
Finisher Medals will be provided to everyone who crosses the finish line. Refreshments, massage therapy, family-friendly activities and entertainment can be enjoyed in the Cabanas area until 3 p.m.
Award Categories - 55-km
• Top 10 Overall Male and Female
• Top 5 Masters Male and Female
Award Categories - 30-km
• Top 10 Overall Male and Female
• Top 5 Masters Male and Female
Award Categories - Ultra Relay
• Top 5 in Male, Female and Co-Ed Teams
Bag Check-In/Out
A Bag Check-In/Out area will be provided in the Runner's Village near the Start/Finish Line of the race. Please be sure to mark your bag clearly with your name and race number. Please try to keep personal items to a minimum to ensure safety.
I have a family member who wants to run across the finish line with me but is not registered. Is this allowed?
No. Only officially registered participants, volunteers, and race officials are allowed on the course. If you do not have a race number, volunteer t-shirt, or race official credentials, you will be asked to leave the course.
Please visit www.wolfsonchildrenschallenge.org for details about the race.
Entry Fees:
September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
55-km Ultra Marathon Runner - $100 (per Ultra Runner)
55-km Ultra Relay Team - $400 (per Team)
30-km Individual Run - $60
1-mile Fun Run - $15
January 1, 2015 – January 28, 2015 at 2:00pm
55-km Ultra Marathon Runner - $150 (per Ultra Runner)
55-km Ultra Relay Team - $550 (per Team)
30-km Individual Run - $80
1-mile Fun Run - $20
Cancellation & Transfer Policy:
Entry Fees are non-refundable.
• If you are currently registered for the 2015 Wolfson Children's Challenge as a relay team, you may transfer or 'switch' your registration to another existing or new team member up to the Wednesday before the race (January 28, 2015).
• Transfers are not allowed for the Ultra Runners (solo), 30-km Individual or 1-mile Fun Run.
• To transfer your Relay team registration, you must contact TBD.
• Entry Fee includes your Runner's Bib, Time Chip, Performance T-Shirt, and Finisher Medal.
• Questions: Contact via e-mail Sara.McKee@myprecisionplanner.com.
Start Times & Waves
New this year, runners and teams will be able to register for a start time by their predicted pace. The waves are grouped by average pace for the distance of the race (30km or 55km). The goal is for all individuals and teams to complete the race within the one hour window of 1:00pm and 2:00pm. The start times have been set to fit within that window based on pace. Participants are free to register for any start time they feel best fits their pace, however PRS Race Timing may verify the times and adjust the starting waves as best needed to fit the needs and times of the event. Final start wave times will be posted on January 29, 2015.
To see a chart with pace times for the 30k and 55k and expected finish times, click this link Wolfson Children's Challenge Pace Chart
Relay Team Registration Instructions
PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTERING A TEAM
The team captain will register themselves, create the team, and pay the entire team registration fee. (It is up to the team captain to collect money from the other team members if desired, however the entire registration fee is due at the time of team registration). Note - The team captain must be one of the team members.
During registration the team captain will select a wave starting time as well as the type of team (Male, Female, and Coed). Note - A Coed Team requires a minimum six members and a minimum of three men and three women regardless of size. Men's teams and Women's teams can have as few as two members.
The team captain can choose to require a password to join the team or leave it open without a password.
Once the team is registered, the captain will instruct the other members to register for the same wave time selected and join the team the captain created. The other team members MUST register to be part of the team, however there is no cost for them to join.
Race Contact Info
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Location:
Cabanas | Fan Entertainment Zone, EverBank Field
Place
Jacksonville, FL US 32202
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.
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