The Jekyll Island Cross Country Invitational 5K race will be held at the Great Dunes Golf Course on Jekyll Island, GA, north of the Jekyll Island Convention Center. There will be an open race for the public starting at 7AM, prior to the high school races. The open and high school varsity races will be bib-timed and scored. The JV race will be clock timed but NOT scored.
THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR OPEN RUNNERS ONLY.
High School coaches should enter via Georgia Milesplit
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy cross country programs.
RACE DATE AND TIME
Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, at 7am
Location
Great Dunes Golf Course, Shell Rd Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Entry Fee
$25 until Aug 31, 2018 at 9 am and includes a t-shirt for the first 100 entries only. Day of race registration ($30) will begin at 6am and close at 6:45. Please arrive early to avoid lines.
Registration
Register online at www.ITSYourRace.com
An additional processing fee will be charged by ITS Your Race.com for online registration. Online registration closes August 31, 2018 at 9am. For registration by mail, make checks payable to Brunswick High School and mail to:3800 Sandy Shore Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32277. Sorry, no refunds.
COURSE
The course winds its way through the historic Great Dunes Golf Course.
AMENITIES
T-shirts to the first 100 pre-registered entrants. Late and race day entrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt. There will also be a limited number of shirts for sale at the race, first come, first served, for $10. Restrooms on site.
TIMING
The race will be timed and scored by Jaguar Timing Systems electronic bib tag. Your entry fee covers the cost of the disposable chip which does not need to be returned. Bib MUST be worn on the front chest to be scored electronically. Please do not fold the bib or you will damage the microprocessor.
PACKET PICK UP
Race packets may be picked up Friday, Aug 31, 2018, 5-7pm at Brunswick High School- main entrance
3885 Altama Ave. Brunswick, GA 31520
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall male and female. Top 3 Masters male and female. Top 3 in each age group.
AGE GROUPS
10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. Awards will be presented at 7:40am, prior to the start of the HS races.
RESULTS
Results will be posted near the finish line within minutes of the conclusion of the race and on the internet at www.milestoneraceauthority.com. Include your cell phone carrier and receive INSTANT SMS text message of your race time.
DIRECTIONS
From I-95, take exit 29 for US-17 N/ US-82 E. From I-95 N, turn right onto US-17 N; from I-95 S, turn left. In 5.5 miles, turn right onto GA-520 E (Jekyll Island Causeway). In 6.6 miles, continue onto Ben Fortson Parkway. In 112 ft, at the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Beach View Dr. N. In .5 miles, turn left onto Shell Rd. In .3 miles, your destination will be on the right to drop off runners. Parking is available across Beach View Dr. at the Jekyll Island Convention Center and Great Dunes Park parking area. Also, extra parking for buses is available under the M.E. Thompson Bridge that crosses the Jekyll River as you come on to Jekyll Island.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
Open Race Registration 6am to 6:45am
HS Team Check in 6am to 7:45 am
Public Open- 7am
HS Varsity boys- 8am
HS Varsity girls- 8:45am
HS JV combined boys and girls - 9:45am
Awards Presentation 10:45 am to 11am
High School Registration is limited to the first 30 high school teams of each gender. Registration
fees will be:
HS Varsity- $50 per Boys Varsity and $50 per Girls Varsity Team
HS JV- free with varsity team entry
There will be NO ONSITE Registration for high schools.
OPEN Awards will commence at 7:40 am prior to the High School Varsity Race
Restrooms will be on site. Parking is available at the Jekyll Island Convention Center and Great Dunes Park across the street from the golf course.
