Viking 5K

We have cancelled the race due to the continuing issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

ABOUT

New this year, SJR State has partnered with the Blue Crab Festival and will start and finish the race downtown at the Main Stage.

 

The Viking 5K Run is a fun-filled event welcoming runners, health-walkers, families and anyone who seeks to raise their heart rates and support St. Johns River State College’s athletic programs. All proceeds are deposited by the SJR State Foundation and administered by the SJR State Athletic Association according to the needs of the athletic department and student-athletes.

 

WHEN

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 8:00 AM

 

WHERE

St. Johns River Center

102 N. 1st St.

Palatka, FL 32177

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Click here to register online

 

MAIL IN REGISTRATION

Click here for a printable brochure/application

 

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

Click here to see who is registered

 

ONLINE DONATION

Click here to donate online

 

ENTRY FEES

Preregistered (deadline August 1) = $25

August 2 - September 4 = $30

Race Day = $35

Children 13 and under (must be accompanied by adult) = $10

SJR State Employees/Students/Alumni = $20

 

In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the SJR State Foundation reserves the right to cancel or delay the race. In the event of a cancellation, entry fees will not be refunded.

 

REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK UP

Viking night and pre-race day packet pick up will be at the Blue Crab Festival, 102 N. 1st St., Palatka, FL 32177, on Friday September 4.

 

Pre-registration is encouraged.

 

Registrations will be accepted the morning of the race. Race day registration and race packet pick up will begin at 6:00 a.m. the day of the race. This will be a chip timed race. Runners can pick up their time chip when they check in and get their race day packets.

 

Please note: Parking in the downtown area will be limited due to Blue Crab Festival activities.

 

T-SHIRTS

Viking 5K Run T-shirts will be distributed to all participants registered by 8/1/2020.  Participants not registered by 8/1 will receive T-shirts based on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

AWARDS

Overall male and female winner. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes will be awarded to both male and female runners in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up.

 

COURSE

5K USATF Certified Course # Pending - 5K Course Map

 

The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.

 

SPONSORS

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

 

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships are available.

 

For more information click on the following: 2020 Sponsorship Form

 

RESULTS

2019 Age Group Results - 2019 Overall Results - 2019 Searchable Results

 

2018 Age Group Results - 2018 Overall Results - 2018 Searchable Results

 

2017 Age Group Results - 2017 Overall Results - 2017 Searchable Results

 

2016 Age Group Results - 2016 Overall Results - 2016 Searchable Results

 

2015 Age Group Results - 2015 Overall Results - 2015 Searchable Results

 

2014 Age Group Results - 2014 Overall Results - 2014 Searchable Results

 

VIDEOS

2019 Video

 

2018 Video

 

2017 Video

 

2016 Video

 

2015 Video

 

RACE TIMING AND SCORING

The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc.  The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number.  Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered.  Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

St. Johns River State College Foundation

5001 St. Johns Avenue

Palatka, FL 32177

 

Caroline Tingle

Phone: 386-312-4100

Email:  CarolineTingle@sjrstate.edu