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update — April’s ACRR meeting minutes can be found here.

We are well into the thick of spring 5k season. Below is a recap of some of the local 5k’s.

Don’s Friends
results
update — photos

Race to the Taste
results
photos
photos

Spring-4-a-cure
results
photos

St. Augustine Lighthouse Run
results

Osceola Elementary’s Turtle Trot
results

Matanzas 5000
results
photos
photos

We’re a little more than a month away from the 2nd annual Don’s Friends 5k. For the second go-round more events have been added.

Friday night packet pickup/expo begins at 4p at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. There will be over 40 vendors this year. And later that night there will be a Disco themed party with prizes for the best disco costumes.

Saturday morning the 5k begins at 8.30a and a Stand Up Paddleboard race will be held at 1p.

and in a related note ACRR club meeting minutes from this month’s meeting where the GRR was discussed, along with upcoming races, can be found right here.

update 2 — Race Results can be found on the Gate River Run page.

Photos from the race can be found on the Florida Times-Union page and the Chanel 4 page has photos and videos. Todd has ferreted out many ACRR Runners in this forum thread.

Great job Everyone!!!

update –a car pool will be meeting at the carousel at 5:45 am and leaving no later than 6 am.

With the 2011 Gate River Run being a few short days away I hope everyone has gotten in enough Vilano Bridge repeats!

This year’s ACRR exclusive area features Porta-Potties, beer, massages, a changing area, soda, water, utensils, cups, napkins, etc. If you are going to be there you may want to bring a chair and a food item to share.

Remember — Only current club members can enter the reserved ACRR area. if you are not sure if your membership is up to date you can check this list or contact matanzas5k@gmail.com with any questions.

At this month’s meeting new club officers were elected. And they are:

Update – thanks everyone for another wonderful race!

Click here for Race Results.

Photos are presented by Onenoreast Surf Shooter. To view or purchase race photos, please visit here and here for additional informaiton.

race photos from Jacksonville.com can be found here.

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St. Augustine’s largest 5k, the Matanzas 5000, is only a week away and this year we are hoping to shatter last year’s record of almost 1,700 finishers! So register early and plan to pick up your packet Friday night at the Expo. This year the packet will include an exclusive tote bag provided by the title sponsor First Coast Rehabilitation. The bag can be seen below–

It is also time to join/renew-your-membership to the finest running club in the universe, the Ancient City Road Runners!

Membership includes a membership card, reduced entry fees at many local races and discounts from local merchants like – Mango Mangos, 1st Place Sports, Seafood Shoppe, Massage by Mo, Smoothie King, Atlantic Automotive, Fish Tales & A1A Cycle Works. You will also be invited to special club social events like Hash Runs and have access to our exclusive Gate River Run tent area.

So join now! Membership is $30 for families, $20 for individuals and $15 for students. Membership applications are available online and at the Expo and race starting Friday January 21st.

While we’re talking club business, feel free to catch up on what we are working on by reading the club minutes from December and January. All the past minutes can be found here.

The Matanzas 5000 runs through historic downtown St. Augustine and it kicks off at 9:00 am on January 22nd. You can register online or print the registration form and then pick up your race packet prior to the race.

or

Download the Brochure

or

Download just the entry form.

More information is available on the Matanzas 5000 website.

Jacksonville Bank Marathon

Thanks go to Jim Wauldron for snapping these fine photos at last Sundays Jacksonville Bank Marathon. Congratulations to all the ACRR runners who participated and double congrats to the PR setters and Boston Marathon qualifiers!

A large selection of photos can also be found on the Jacksonville Times Union website.

SUAR 2010 Pre race instructions

update — now fortified with results!!!

Enjoy the hash run video. Pump up the volume and make the video full screen.

JB