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.
Registration is open now through 1st Place Sports.
Stephanie Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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
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 |
$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
Race Directors
Jeff T. Wight, PhD
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Director, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ; Director, at 1st Place Sports; Member, 1st Place Sports Racing Team
- Email address jwight@ju.edu
Carena Winters, PhD
Associate Professor, Kinesiology, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ; Director, JU Healthy Campus Initiative
- Email address cwinter2@ju.edu
Chris T. Robertson, PhD
Associate Professor & Program Director, Kinesiology, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
- Email address crobert17@ju.edu
David Dobson, MBA
JU Faculty & Shooting Program Dir., Kinesiology
Faculty Sponsor, Student Veterans of America
- Email address ddobson1@ju.edu
Jordon Garman, MS '18
JU Head Coach, Men's Cross Country; USATF Certified Level 1 Track & Field Coach; JU Running Lab Head Technician; MS Kinesiology
Joel Harden
JU Kinesiology Student Representative; JU Running Lab Intern; Jacksonville Rowing Team