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Summer Swamp Series – 5K and Virtual Races
July 25, 2020 @ 6:15 am
$15 – $70We are excited to introduce the 2020 Summer Swamp Series! The Summer Swamp Series will consist of four 5K races held at the beautiful Ascot Shooting Club in East Palatka, FL. Come walk, jog, run or race with us on July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22. Virtual option also available. A time trial (social distancing start) will be used while running on this scenic, dirt road/cross country style course. Live chip timing, custom designed finisher’s medal and post race refreshments will be provided for each race in the series. A bright and bold shirt will be given out at race #4 to those who register for all four races in the series. Series awards will be presented after race #4 to the top three males and females in each age group.
The 5K will run with a time trial start. Runners will be sent off every 15 seconds. 50 runners maximum will start in each 15 minute time range. Registrants must select their start time range at registration. The first start time is at 6:15 AM and the last start time is at 8:15 AM. Runners must be finished by 9:00 AM.
- 5K Start Range #1: 6:15-6:29 AM
- 5K Start Range #2: 6:30-6:44 AM
- 5K Start Range #3: 6:45-6:59 AM
- 5K Start Range #4: 7:00-7:14 AM
- 5K Start Range #5: 7:15-7:29 AM
- 5K Start Range #6: 7:30-7:44 AM
- 5K Start Range #7: 7:45-7:59 AM
- 5K Start Range #8: 8:00-8:15 AM
Run the series or individual races with us virtually without having to come to the races! If you sign up for an individual virtual race, we will mail your finisher’s medal soon after the completion of that race. If you sign up for the virtual series, we will mail your finisher’s medals and finisher’s shirt soon after the completion of the series. Virtual runners are not eligible for series awards.
Races will be held on the following dates:
- 5K Race #1 – Saturday, July 11, 2020
- 5K Race #2 – Saturday, July 25, 2020
- 5K Race #3 – Saturday, August 8, 2020
- 5K Race #4 – Saturday, August 22, 2020
In-Person Race Fees:
- Entire Series (all 4 races) through July 10 – $70
- 5K Race #1 through July 10 – $20
- 5K Race #1 on July 11 (race day) – $25
- 5K Race #2 through July 24 – $20
- 5K Race #2 on July 25 (race day) – $25
- 5K Race #3 through August 7 – $20
- 5K Race #3 on August 8 (race day) – $25
- 5K Race #4 through August 21 – $20
- 5K Race #4 on August 22 (race day) – $25
Virtual Race Fees:
- Entire Series – Virtual Race (all 4 races) through July 10 – $50
- Virtual Race #1 through July 10 – $15
- Virtual Race #2 through July 24 – $15
- Virtual Race #3 through August 7 – $15
- Virtual Race #4 through August 21 – $15
Cash or check only accepted on race day.