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15K Information

March 13, 2010 - 8:30 AM

Please arrive early! Over 20,000 people will be trying to park on race morning. Traffic will be heavy.

Important information to know:


Tips for Race Day Morning


Course Information

All miles will be marked and digital clocks will display the elapsed time at each mile mark. Water Stations and toilets will be located throughout the course, and entertainment will be provided each mile during the race.


Free Race Entry

Adidas, the official outfitter of the Gate River Run, is offering a free entry into the 15K. Purchase a pair of adidas shoes or merchandise ($85.00 value) by March 9th and adidas will pay for your entry into the 15K. You will still be required to pay the $2 chip rental fee. This offer is limited to the first 500 takers. You can make your purchase at any of the locations listed below.


Awards

$85,000 to U.S. Citizens as follows:

Overall

Cash to the top ten men and women as follows: 1st $12,000, 2nd $5,000, 3rd $3,000, 4th $2,000, 5th $1,000, 6th $900, 7th $800, 8th $700, 9th $600,10th $500.

New TenBroeck Team Cup

From JTC Running, a new Elite Team Competition. $20,000 purse will be awarded in the team competition as follows: Top 3 overall male and female teams receive $6,000, $3,000, and $1,000.

Bonuses

Equalizer Bonus (First Male or Female):

The top 25 seeded women will start 5 minutes ahead of the rest of the field. The first person (male or female) to cross the finish line will receive a $5,000 bonus. This bonus is based on the difference between the men’s and women’s American record for the 15K distance.

World Record Bonus (41:29) (46:57): $10,000

American Record Bonus (42:22) (47:15): $5,000

Course Record Bonus (42:22) (47:15): $3,000

Masters

Top three men and women:

1st- $1,000

2nd - $500

3rd - $250

Florida Cup

$200 to the first male and female Florida Finisher. Must be a resident of Florida for the past six months.

First Coast Cup

$100 to top male and female. Must be resident of Duval, Clay, Nassau or St. Johns County for the past six months.

Age Group Awards

Top 5 in each of the following 15K age-groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & over. Age group awards will be mailed to all winners.

Top Ten Percent Awards

Custom-designed adidas running caps will be given to the top ten percent of male and female finishers. These awards will be distributed at the finish line.

Finisher Medals

The Gate River Run is proud to present a special custom-designed medal to all 15K finishers. Each 15K finisher will receive their medal in the finish area.