Event Description

Please Join us for the 4th of July Freedom 5k

July 4, 2020, 8:00 A.M., Keystone Heights, FL, 555 Lawrence Boulevard (City Hall)

Presented by: Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The 5k run will benefit the Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund, an all-volunteer non-profit organization which gives scholarships to Keystone Heights High School graduating seniors. For more information visit the website: jordancooperscholarship.org. The race will be professional chip timed by Florida Race Day.

General Description:

Keystone Heights, Florida, located in the southwest corner of Clay County, once again prepares for its Independence Day Celebration which includes the 4th of July Freedom 5k, presented by the Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Keystone Heights is a small town where family values still abound. Its landscape includes numerous lakes, parks and recreation areas as well as a quaint downtown area where residents shop. The Keystone residents value their community and are active in all areas including schools, sports, churches, library and local events. It's a place for neighbors to meet neighbors, and a town where people from around the world are welcomed as well. Keystone Heights is a "commuters town" since many of the residents commute daily to work within a 50-mile radius surrounding the city. The town sits between two main Florida cities, Gainesville to the Southwest and Jacksonville to the Northeast.

Generations of Floridians have raised their children here as well as the many folks who moved here after discovering Clay’s communities nestled in beautiful Northeast Florida.  The communities are examples of hometown America.  We welcome you to join us for a small town celebration in honor of our county and nation, and experience a true local tradition.

Packet Pickup:

Packets will be available for pick up at City Hall (555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, FL 32656) , July 4th – 6:30-7:30am.

ALL PARTICIPANTS will need to pick up their race bib prior to the race between 6:30am and 7:30am on race day.

Timing Chips:

The race will be timed using a bib chip which will be available for pickup from 6:30am to 7:30am the morning of the race. Timing will be conducted by Florida Race Day.  All runners and walkers must have a race bib with timing chip to participate in the event. Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted. Bikes, skates, skate shoes, skateboards, and scooters are prohibited.

Parking:

Parking is available at Natural Park (across from City Hall) or Keystone Beach. PLEASE DO NOT PARK along Lawrence Boulevard, this is where the Start and Finish will be. Map to: 555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Course Map:

The 5k starts and finishes on Lawrence Boulevard in front of City Hall (555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, FL).  This well shaded course winds through the neighborhoods surrounding Keystone Heights Elementary School.  Water stations are located at mile 1, 2.25 and the start/finish area.   For a map of the course please click the following link HERE 

Awards:

The top three overall male and female finishers will receive an award. Awards will be based on time. In addition, the top finisher in the following age categories will be recognized as well: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and over 60.

Registration:

$30 prior to June 15th

$35 June 16-July 3rd at 5:00 p.m.

Race Day Registration ($40) is available with cash or check ONLY (tshirt is not guaranteed). No online registration after 5:00 p.m. on July 3rd.

T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register prior to June 21sr at 5:00 p.m. Tshirt sizes are S, M, L and XL.

Volunteers:

If you would like to volunteer for the race, please email: admin@jordancooperscholarship.org or text/call (904) 509-7697. We appreciate any and all support!

Sponsors:

We are in need of sponsors and in-kind donations. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available from $250-$2500. If you would like to sponsor the 4th of July Freedom 5k the deadline is June 1, 2020. Please email: admin@jordancooperscholarship.org to receive more details on sponsorship opportunities. You may also call (904) 509-7697 and leave a message and someone will return your call.