Walking Event: 5K & 11K

Jan 1, 2008 (Tuesday) to
Dec 31, 2008 (Wednesday)
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Event details: Walking Event: 5K & 11K
Description
Distance and Trail Rating: 5K & 11K 1+
Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
Shelby's Coffee Shoppe, 200 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, 904-249-2922 From the SOUTH – take I-95 north to J. Turner Butler Blvd, SR 202. Proceed east (right) on Butler to Kernan Blvd. Go north (left) on Kernan to Atlantic Blvd, SR 10. Turn right on Atlantic Blvd. Go approximately 5.8 miles. Turn right onto 1st St. If parking is not available in this immediate block, several other streets in the area offer on street parking. From the NORTH – take I-95 south to State Road 9A. Proceed east (left) on 9A to the Atlantic Blvd, SR 10 exit. Go east (left) for approximately 9 miles. Turn right onto 1st St. If parking is not available in this immediate block, several other streets in the area offer on street parking. Free parking is available in diagonal parking spaces along 1st St. and several other streets in the general area. Event Description: Begin your walk in the Town Centre section of Neptune Beach. This small beach community has many local restaurants and shops, including Pete’s Bar made famous in John Grisham’s novel “The Brethren”. Your walk then proceeds through eclectic residential areas of Neptune Beach with many old Florida 1950 and 1960’s style beach homes. You will walk out onto the new Jacksonville Beach pier and enjoy the ocean view. Then continue into the newly redeveloped pavilion area of Jacksonville Beach with more local restaurants and shops. After enjoying Ocean Front Park you will head down to the beach for the return to the start point. Trail is rated 1+ on paved sidewalks/streets and sandy beach. Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Pets not allowed on the beach.
Start Times:
Contact: Kristin Raasch , (904 ) 221 - 2021
Event Website: www.firstcoasttrailforgerswalkingclub.org
E-Mail Contact: e.raasch@comcast.net
Awards and Fees:
IVV Credit Only Comments:
Shelby's is normally open from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Call for hours of operation during holidays and winter months. Start/walk box is located on shelving across from the order counterAmenities:
Strollers: None Wheelchairs: None Pets: No Restrooms: Yes
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