VyStar 5k

VyStar 5k

VyStar 5k

( 2 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Jacksonville,
    Florida,
    United States
  • January
  • 3 miles/5K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Angie Maske-Berka

Iowa, United States
177 213
2015
"flat 5k"
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Angie Maske-Berka's thoughts:

Registration: Available online through the website, I paid around $30 and the price increased as race day approached. Race day registration was also available. Included chip timing, bib, cotton short sleeve shirt, post race pizza and beer (bud products in a can)

Pre -race: There was no true expo for the race. You could grab your "packet" the day before or prior to the race. There was parking available in downtown Jacksonville on street for free - as it was a holiday, or you could park in a ramp. There were plenty of port-o-potties and a table had some drinks available. A count down clock was mounted above the starting banner. As it became close to starting some announcements were made, and runners were encouraged to line up according to pace, then the National Anthem was played.

Race / Course: The race started on time and was run on the paved streets along the water in Jacksonville

water stops in paper cups
paved streets
volunteers on the route
mile markers
flat
crowded finish area, traffic allowed on course due to some scheduling conflicts
photographers on the course
ran around the Jacksonville Jaguars football stadium, EverBank Field
no medics on course

Finish / Post Race: Finish line marked with timing mat. Finish chute with bottles of water, table with sports drink. Pizza and beer in swimming pools filled with ice. Awards to overall winners and AG winners.

Overall: Race was well organized, no problems. However nothing special about it, if I weren't in town for the bowl game I wouldn't make it a priority.

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