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November 30th, 2011 — News
update4 – Over 1,500 finishers this year! The results can be found on the Matanzas 5000 home page or here.
update3 – WYRE 105.5 is airing a pair of radio spots almost every hour this week to promote the run. Follow these links if you would like to hear them — spot 1 / spot 2
update2 – a Facebook Event for the Matanzas 5000 is available now.
update – check out the new design of the Matanzas 5000 web page.
Registration for the 32nd running of the First Coast Rehabilitation Matanzas 5000 is now open ($20 until Jan 7th). This year the run starts at 9a on Saturday January 21st.
Click here to register online
or
Click here to download the regestration form
November 29th, 2011 — News
Congratulations go to this year’s now-traditional thanksgiving morn XC race winners! Coffee mugs were awarded to Marc Akbar, Nico de Vnes, Ana Maria de Vries and Meghan Macardy as the 1st and 2nd place overall men’s and women’s racers. Kevin Gamble and Tamara Fellows took home masters mugs as well.
For complete results click here.
November 15th, 2011 — News
new date — December 10th
Hashmaster Jay announces–
“The “PATRIOT HASH” will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 4 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day. Please dress for the theme — whatever that means to you. Cost is $10 for imbibers and $5 for teetotalers. Location to be announced! This hash will have live hares with an actual reward for those who catch a hare! See you there! On On!”
November 3rd, 2011 — News
Get your race on before the turkey goes in! The 9th annual Shut Up and Run race at Treaty Park will be held at 8am on Thanksgiving morn.
The flyer and entry form can be found right here!
September 13th, 2011 — News
Fall is (almost) here and St. Augustine always has a number of fine local races to look forward to. Such as–

Endless Summer 10k XC
Sept 17th — 7.30a

Pink Up the Pace
Oct 1st — 8a

University of St. Augustine 5k
Oct 22nd — 8.30a

Compassion 5k
November 12th

St. Augustine Marathon
Nov 19-20th
August 16th, 2011 — News
We were excited to bring back the ACRR Running Camp this summer! We had 17 enthusiastic campers, and a great group of volunteers! We extend a big thank you to all who helped make the camp great: Camp Director – Todd Neville; Guest Speakers – Dirk Bockel, Deb Powers, Justin Taylor, and Steve Vighetti; and Volunteers – Brent Bechtold, David Beck, Leah Beck, Peggy Bliss, Justin Breidenstein, Judith Burdan, Kevin Burrell, Jessica Misterly, Heather Neville, Jim Powers, Fred Schmidt, Liane Stark, Sandy Sutton, and Mary Lee Weeks.
The camp concluded at the Bridge of Lions 5k. Pictures of campers from the race, and on some training runs, can be found by clicking the picture above (note– the campers all had green and black bibs). Other pictures from the race can be found here.
August 16th, 2011 — News

need an extra boost before the last local race of the summer? if so check out the new release below–
FLORIDA PARK SERVICE SPRINTS INTO THE ENDLESS SUMMER
~Endless Summer Run/Walk~
St. Augustine –Anastasia State Park and the Friends of Anastasia State Park are hosting their annual 10K (6.2 mile) run and 5K (3.1 mile) beach walk through the beautiful and scenic Anastasia State Park on September 17th at 7a.m. To get ready for this event the Friends of Anastasia will be offering an Endless Summer Run/ walk mini training camp which will be held on August 20th and September 3rd at 7a.m.These mini training camps will help the runner/ walker become acquainted with the race course and prepare the runner physically. This is a cross country run and beach walk participants must be fit to run or walk on soft sand, uneven terrain, mixed pavement types, sun exposure, heat, and humidity. The Friends of Anastasia State Park is an organization composed of local volunteers that provide services and host fundraisers to preserve the natural and cultural resources within the Anastasia State Park.
Download and Print Registration Forms: www.endlesssummerrun.org
This event will take place:
Saturday: August 20th and September 3rd, 2011
7:00a.m.
Anastasia State Park
1340A A1A South
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
(904)461-2035
July 5th, 2011 — Meeting Minutes, News
summer is in full swing and here are a few things to look forward to.
July 11th — ACRR Running Camp — Don’t forget to sign up! Camp is open to 7th – 12th graders and spots are still available. The camp concludes with…
July 16th — Bridge of Lions 5K — it’s hot, it’s traditional, and it’s your chance to run with the campers.
Aug 14th — Summer Social — Summer Social is set for Sunday, August 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Pier Pavillion! Beverages of all types will be provided. Please bring a dish of some sort. Games and music including Corn Hole, Polish Horse-Shoes, and Bocci Ball.
Nov 5th — Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon — ACRR has picked the RnR Savannah Marathon as the club marathon. Training is gearing up and a TON of local runners are committed to going. Read this thread for more info.
note — the saturday morning group run from publix now begins at 6.30a. the tue/thur OFC runs have moved to 6.30a also.
note2 — Meeting Minutes from the June meeting are now avaliable for your perusal.
June 7th, 2011 — News, Press
The Ancient City Road Runners invite you to join us for a fun-filled camp designed to make you a better runner!
Date: July 11 – 16, 2011
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Location:
Vilano Beach Community Center
120 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
The camp is open to rising 7th – 12th graders.
Each day will include classroom lessons and running.
The curricula will include running form, nutrition, training strategy, and running as more than a hobby.
Enrollment is limited to the first 50 registrants.
The cost for the week is $50 and includes entry into the Bridge of Lions 5K race on July 16.
To sign up download the flyer by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Jessica Misterly
acrrcamp@gmail.com
904-501-9411
April 28th, 2011 — News, Race Results
update — click here for the race results! (updated 5/15/2011)

you haven’t quit training on the Vilano Bridge now that the Gate River Run is over have you? because the
15th annual Vilano Bridge 5k will be held on May 7th at 8am. the race starts and finishes behind
North Shores Community Center.
this race is being timed by ACRR and volunteers are needed. if you are able to help see ACRR Prez David Beck in person or on the forum.