The Winter Beach Run will help fund high school cross country and track teams. It also benefits the Jacksonville Track Club.
The race will begin at the Seawalk Pavilion at 2 p.m. for both the 10 and 5-mile runners. The 1-mile fun run will start at 2:05 p.m. The 10-mile runners will go 2.5 miles north, 5 miles south and 2.5 miles north to finish. The 5-mile runners will finish at the 5-mile mark of the 10-mile race.
Following the runs, awards will be handed out to the top runners in each of the distance levels, as well as by age group. Runners are invited to stay to enjoy the after-race party. To register for the race, go to www.1stplacesports.com/wbr.html. The entrance fee for the 10 and 5-mile races is $35 through Jan. 27 and $40 the day of the race. The 1-mile fun run is free. Race packets can be picked up at the 1st Place Sports location of your choice.