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Vestcor 5k Bridges Run 2009

On the evening of July 18, 2009 the Vestcor 5K Bridges Run took off from Hemming Plaza at 7:30pm. The race had over 687 total finishers, ranging in age from 1, being pushed in running strollers, to 84 years old.

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The first place male finisher, Justin Jacobs of Jacksonville, finished the challenging course in 16:06. The first female finisher, Michelle Krueger of Jacksonville, came in at 18:03. The race course traversed through downtown Jacksonville with an initial down and back on Duval Street to Jefferson Street, then a straightaway down Laura Street, a hike over the Main Street Bridge, followed by a short trip over on the Southbank to the Acosta Bridge and back to Hemming Plaza. The event was hosted by 1st Place Sports.



First place finisher Justin Jacobs crosses the finish line.



First female finisher Michelle Krueger closes in on the finish line.



Runners pass the first mile mark on Laura Street.









Finishers of all ages prepare to cross the finish line.


















Crowds at the finish line watch as racers come in.










Post-race festivities included live musical entertainment, free massages, BBQ and Miller Lite for all of-age runners.













For more information on the race, please visit 1stplacesports.com.

If you are interested in learning more about running clubs in Jacksonville and the surrounding area:

Jacksonville Track Club www.jtcrunning.com

Orange Park Florida Striders www.floridastriders.com

Amelia Island Runners www.ameliaislandrunners.com

The 1st Place Running Club www.1stplacesports.com

El Guapo Running Club (Jacksonville's Westside) www.goelguapo.com

The Ancient City Road Runners (St. Augustine) www.ancientcityrr.org



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» 5 Comments

Jason

July 20, 2009, 09:24:44 AM

Pictures of people running are always great.  They always seems to catch people in the strangest positions and with funny expressions.

Doctor_K

July 20, 2009, 09:55:31 AM

I was down there, cheering on my wife.  Good times were had.  It was hot as Hades and muggy as can be.  The band was bearable and as always, it was a great atmosphere amongst the runners and supporters.

Good times and good pics!

Burn to Shine

September 13, 2009, 10:22:11 AM

I had a great time at this event.  The races are great around here!  Who doesn't like FREE beer?!

billy

September 13, 2009, 11:44:40 AM

Was this the first time this event was held?
 

Joe

September 13, 2009, 12:45:58 PM

^ They've been holding "summer in the city" runs for several years now. This seems like the same general thing. Sometimes they went over the bridges, sometimes they didn't.
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