2019 JU River House Run/Walk 5K Sunday, October 20, 2019

5K at 8:15 a.m.

Race Info

Help kick off JU Homecoming & Family Weekend! This will be a fun and high-energy 5k run/walk through the beautiful JU campus. Runners will soak in views of the St. Johns, pass under the historic oak trees in the heart of campus and even complete a fast lap on the JU track, with JU athletes cheering you on! The downhill finish will lead you to the "River House Post-Race Party" which includes refreshments, beer, music, and awards. We have cash prizes for the top finishers, medals for all finishers, and prizes for age-group winners.

Funds from this race will support these programs and great causes at JU:

JU Kinesiology Running Research: equipment to study running biomechanics, travel funds for students to present at scientific conferences
Graduate Student Research Scholarships
Scholarships for the Student Veterans of America
The JU Fund

A group of runners after completing River House Run
A runner getting her medal after completing the River House Run
Walkers finishing the River House Run
Runners celebrating at the River House
A group of runners celebrating at the River House
Three children snacking on bananas at the River House
Three runners posing at the River House after the run

Partnership Opportunities

There are plenty of opportunities for partnerships with the River House Run/Walk 5K. Learn more through the PDF below, or contact University Advancement for more information.

Partnership Opportunities

Registration is open now through 1^st Place Sports.

Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund

Jacksonville University lost a talented young member of our community, Stephanie Bloom, on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

The 2019 JU River House Run/Walk 5K will be held in honor of Stephanie, an ode to her love of running and a celebration of her love for Jacksonville University and its students.

To further honor her legacy and passion for Nursing Education, her family has created The Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund.

All gifts will directly support scholarships for graduate students in the Keigwin School of Nursing.

Support the Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund

Stephanie Bloom and family

Entry Fees

Standard Registration

Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12	$25
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 – Thursday, October 17	$30
At JU Packet Pickup Friday, October 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	$30
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at JU 6:30–7:45 a.m.	$35

Discount Registration for JU Students and Youth

These prices are available to current JU students and youth ages 18 and younger. JU students must show current JU ID at packet pickup.

Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12	$10
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 - Thursday, October 17	$15
At JU Packet Pickup Friday, October 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	$15
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at JU 6:30–7:45 a.m	$20

Discount Registration for JU Employees

These prices are available to current JU employees. JU employees must show current JU ID at packet pickup.

Early Online Registration Through Saturday, October 12	$15
Online Registration Sunday, October 13 - Thursday, October 17	$20
At JU Packet Pickup Friday, October 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	$20
Day of Race Sunday, October 20, at JU 6:30–7:45 a.m	$25

Prizes

Cash Prizes

Top 3 overall male and female ($100, $75, $50)
Top masters (40+) male and female ($50)
Top grand masters (50+) male and female ($50)

Age Group Prizes

JU River House Run pint glasses!
JU Water bottles for youth age group winners!
Top 3 finishers in each age group:
10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Finisher Medal

All participants will receive a custom River House Run/Walk 5K Finisher's Medal!

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be at JU in the Lobby of the Howard Administration Building on Friday, October 18, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parking is available in the lot directly in front of the Howard Administration Building.

If you cannot make it on Friday, packet pickup will also be available the morning of the race, Saturday, October 19, from 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. at River House.

View a map of the packet pickup location and parking.

Participants receive a River House Run/Walk 5K T-shirt at packet pickup!

Parking

Enter JU at the main entrance (University Blvd and Merrill Road). Signs and students will direct drivers to the large parking lot "down the hill" by the Dolphin Green. Parking is free. The race begins just down the road (by the River House).

View a map of parking for the day of the race.

Restrooms

The JU Baseball complex restrooms will be available for runners before and after the race.

Race Route

Beautiful course through JU campus
Route includes a lap on the JU track
JU athletes and students cheer runners on throughout course
Runners pass each other at multiple points on the course
Water available on course at two locations

Download a map of the race route (PDF).

Race Directors

Jeff T. Wight, PhD

Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Director, Jacksonville University; Director, JU Running Biomechanics Laboratory at 1^st Place Sports; Member, 1^st Place Sports Racing Team