William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park, Port Charlotte FL
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Event Date: December 28, 2024
- Location: William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park, 20414 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- Start Time: 9 a.m.
- Website: Race Registration
📅 Packet Pickup Information
- Date & Time: December 27th, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Charlie Foxtrot (DIRECTIONS)
- Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7:30 a.m. at the park
- Registration: All registration must be done online: bring a phone for registration.
- No Cash: Only online payments will be accepted for registration.
🏅 Race Details
- Start Point: At the 60-foot American flagpole in the park.
- Scenic Route: Runners will pass military memorials, athletic courts, a military-themed playground, and the Charlotte County Liberty Tree.
- Finish Line: Runners return to the park for refreshments and age category awards.
- Family Friendly: The event is appropriate for all ages: runners will receive t-shirts and medals.
📞 Contact Information
- Contact Person: Michael Gaines
- Phone: 813-785-6709
- Email: michael.gaines@wrgainesjr.org
🍉 Refreshments & Amenities
- Food & Drinks: Fruit, energy bars, and water will be available after the run.
- Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friends along for the event!
- Course Map: View the Course Map. Please stay on the sidewalks as streets will not be closed.
- Course Updates: Note that the course has changed: turn down Colleen St: Charlotte Beach Park is closed.
🎖️ Discounts & Rules
- Veterans Discount: A discount is available for veterans.
- Prize Eligibility: Per USATF rules, gun time is used for prize money winners: chip time is used for age-group determination.
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