Fleming Island Rotary Run

Online registration is now closed. Register at one of 1st Place Sports' location up until Friday - or at the starting line starting at 4:30 pm on race day.

Print and fill out the entry form in advance for faster service.

Packet Pickup

Packets will be available for pick up at one of the following 1st Place Sports locations:

• 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville
• 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville
• 424 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach
• 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park

Be sure to check your pickup location on your entry form. If you do not indicate a location, your packet will automatically be at the Baymeadows store.

Packets will be available on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 and Friday, April 9th, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM (7:00 PM at the Beach location.)

You can register during packet pickup hours.

Packets and registration will also be available at the starting line beginning at 4:30 pm on race day.

Race Timing

The race will be timed using the ChampionChip (chip must be worn on your shoe during the race). Your entry fee covers the cost of the chip rental. If you have your own chip, you need to enter your chip number on the entry form, and deduct $2.00 from the entry fee. You must cross the timing mats at each of these locations to be included in the results.

Do not wear your personal chip if you sign up on race day!

Support our Causes

March is Colon Cancer Prevention Month

Colon cancer is the third most common and second highest cancer-related cause of death in the United States. Yet it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Identifying and removing polyps during screening can decrease the risk of death by 60% to 90%.

Fleming Island Rotary Run and its health care community partners want to team up with you to raise funds that can save lives in North Florida, by preventing this terrible disease.

All funds raised by event participants will benefit Colon Cancer awareness, provide support, and resources for colon cancer prevention.

More information about team fundraising to benefit Colon Cancer see below!

To learn more, visit:

The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

The Colorectal Cancer Coalition

No More Excuses (why you should get screened)

10 Questions You Need to Ask About Colonoscopy

Rotary

Apart from our fundraising commitment to prevent colon cancer, registration proceeds from Fleming Island Rotary Run events are used to support many other charitable causes.

We support non-profit organizations operating at the local, regional and international levels, with particular emphasis placed on helping groups that are dedicated to serving the most in need.

For more information about the Rotary Clubs of Fleming Island and of Orange Park Sunrise, visit our websites at: www.RotaryClubFI.com and Orange Park Sunrise

Turn your event participation into fundraising success

Simply by taking part in the Fleming Island Rotary Run, you are joining the fight against colon cancer. But you can do even more... here's how:

Take your support to the next level!

Share your passion and commitment to colon cancer education and awareness. Talk to your family, friends and colleagues and get them involved!

They can contribute by participating in the race as an individual, by forming a team with you or by donating to this awareness campaign through your efforts on our donation website or through your fundraising efforts. We have created sponsor sheets. The sponsor sheets can be used to collect donations for the cause.

Send EMAILs to family and friends, directing them to the donation website. They will be invited to donate using on your behalf, it’s that easy! Have fun and, more importantly, watch your efforts grow.

When you visit the donation page you will be able to track your sponsorship success. You will feel the competitiveness of other teams and watch to see who brings in the most donations. The participant that brings in the most funds will receive a gift from one of our sponsors.

100% of sponsorship donations obtained will be directly designated to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Think about your potential!

What if 100 people respond to your sponsorship request and they each donate $10? $1,000 would be donated on behalf of you and your team.

Also, remember, the Colon Cancer Alliance is a 501(c) non-profit organization; therefore all donations are tax deductible. So, what are you waiting for, get started and thank you for your support!

Tell us how we can help
If you have suggestions or requests on how we can support your fundraising efforts better, email us!

Here's the pitch

Taking part in the Fleming Island Rotary Run is a great way to join the fight against colon cancer. But you can do even more, by helping to raise funds with friends, family and co-workers.

All fundraising teams will be recognized at the event!

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100% of team fundraising donations will be directly designated to the Colon Cancer Alliance.

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You can also complete our "offline" donation form pdf and mail it back to us.

Rotary International

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.

Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians are united in a global campaign to eradicate polio.

Local charities the Rotary Club of Fleming Island and the Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise support:

• Brie’s Endless Horizon (Wheel Chair Accessible Playgrounds)
• Clay County Literacy Project
• Concert on the Green
• Council on Aging
• Dictionary Project (Clay County 3rd Grade)
• First Coast Honor Air
• Fleming Island High School Interact Club
• Middleburg High School Interact Club
• St. John’s Country Day School Interact Club
• Clay County Dental Care
• Waste Not Want Not
• Quigley House
• The Way Clinic

The Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise is also a member of the Clay Country Chamber of Commerce.

ABOUT ROTARY:

The Course

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The 5K will start at the Fleming Island High School at 6:00 PM and finish on the Fleming Island High School Track.

The One Mile Fun Run will run around the Fleming Island High School after the 5K at 7:00 PM.

Parking

Parking will be in the Fleming Island High School Parking lots.

T-shirt

T-shirts are ordered based on the number of anticipated pre registered runners. Runners and walkers who register on race day may have to pick up their t-shirt at 1st Place Sports after the race.

Results

Results will be posted on the white trailer next to the finish within a few minutes of your finish. You can also get results on the internet at www.1stplacesports.com.

Awards

Awards will be given to: Women/Men ages 1-2-3 place in the following age groups: 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, Seniors 75 and up.

Awards for ALL 1 Mile Fun runners!

The Awards Ceremony will begin after the One Mile Fun Run in the Post Race Celebration area cross from the high school parking lot. (Around 7:45 pm)

Stroller and Wheel Chair Friendly

This race welcomes all participants including those in wheel chairs or using strollers.

1 Mile Fun-Run starts 7:00 PM

The 1 Mile Fun Run is open for children and is free.

The 1 Mile Fun Run will run around the Fleming Island High School after the 5K at 7 PM. (No T-shirts or race packages will be given to 1 Mile Fun-Run participants.)

Please pre-register below, but also print and fill out and bring the entry form. Download the form here and fill out at home to avoid wait. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to event to get your race number! Award medal for all Finishers!

Purple Pinky Project - Raising Funds to Eradicate Polio

In 1985, Rotary International began raising funds in an effort to eliminate Polio worldwide. Polio has not been a problem in the United States for many years, but this is not the case in many developing countries. By partnering with the World Health Organization and other government and private groups, Rotary International has achieved a 99 percent reduction of Polio worldwide. We are now striving to reach 100%.

Since $1.00 is the approximate cost to immunize one child from polio, the kids are encouraged to bring $1.00 or more to help with this cause. When your child puts $1.00 in the Purple Pinkie Bucket, we will paint his pinkie with Gentian Violet as a symbol of one child immunized from Polio. Of course, more than one finger may be painted if more than $1.00 is donated! So make sure you bring cash!

A purple pinky at the race also entitles you to a snack and a drink after the race, and a $5 donation for adults will give a wrist band to eat at our Post Race Celebration - so make sure you bring cash!

Online registration is closed -
but please print and fill out the registration form for faster check in.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to event to get your race number!

Post Race Celebration

Plan to stay after the race for food & drinks (free for runners), awards ceremony, fun activities for the kids, music and more!

The Awards Ceremony will begin after the One Mile Fun Run in the Post Race Celebration area cross from the high school parking lot.

The Rotary Club Challenge

ROTARY CHALLENGE for the "Fastest Club in District 6970"

Calling all Rotary runners to participate in the 5k Fleming Island Rotary Run! We are looking to sign-up four person teams from every Rotary club in the District to compete for the soon to be coveted "Fastest Club in 6970" trophy. At least two of the four runners must be Rotary members of your club. The fastest combined team time wins the Rotary Trophy to be presented at this years Rotary District 6970 Conference.

We encourage all teams to bring their Club Banner and any other Rotary banners highlighting Rotary and Rotary Service projects.

Please turn in the challenge registration FORM on race day to the registration desk at the starting line.

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Contact Us

Jim Hughes
Race Director
jamesjhughes@comcast.net
Phone (904) 229-9572

Catrine Fredrikson
Event Coordinator
catrine@ipswebdesign.com
(904) 269-8630

Kathryn Middleton
1 Mile Run, Sponsor Coordinator
kmiddleton2110@comcast.net
(904) 487-6512