CASA's Jingle All the Way 5K
Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
Jingle All the Way Run
Once the runners and walkers tie on the free jingle bells that are supplied so they can “Jingle All the Way” around the scenic course, the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00 a.m., and the traditional 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for all ages and paces follows at 10:00 a.m. This year event organizers have also added a second 1 Mile Race for ages 13 and over who want to test out their speed in a Runners Only 1 Mile event at 10:45 a.m. This year’s race also features the 5K U.S. Track & Field certified course which will start and finish in the beautiful historic district on Jekyll Island. The 5K race will be professionally chip timed by First Place Sports of Jacksonville, Florida with a finishing mat.
This will be a fun holiday event for the whole family. Santa will be on hand and available for photos. There will be Christmas music playing, crafts for the children and free coffee and hot chocolate to warm the crowd.
Prizes will be awarded to the team with the most participants, best costume, top overall male and female finishers in the 5K, top masters male and female finishers and first, second and third place male and female finishers in each age group. The top three male finishers in the 1 Mile Race Ages 13 and Up will also receive prizes. A $1,000.00 cash prize will be awarded to the PTA of the school with the most entrants.
This event is a fund raiser for CASA Glynn which serves and advocates for children in Glynn County who are removed from their homes either due to abuse or neglect.
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