GET NOTHING 5K #010 - Superb Owl Sunday 5K

[Word has it there is some sort of large sporting event on television on this day.  WHO is planning on watching?  WHO is maybe even planning to consume copious amounts of food and libations while doing so?  Whether or not, why not come out to move your body for a bit before then - join this FREE timed 5K and burn off some calories.  You will definitely see "Eagles" later - and WHO knows, you might even see an eagle while running with us today, because:  originally the plan was to run the Southbank Riverwalk with a view of the "Football Stadium" at the turnaround, but since that area appears to be under construction, we will be traversing beautiful Ringhaver Park instead.  And since this is the "SUPERB OWL Sunday 5K", it makes sense to run here, in Jacksonville's second-largest natural owl 🦉 habitat (I totally made this fact up, but WHO would know the difference?  Plus surely there are at least SOME owls around here... probably even some SUPERB OWLS! 🦉).  



A great mix of paved forest paths and wooden boardwalks takes you all the way down to a side branch of the Ortega River and back for 2 loops.  At the Get Nothing 5K you famously get NOTHING, but thanks to our generous donors, this time all participants will receive a superb owl 🦉 mini-medal as a memento. WHO can afford to miss this great little FREE running event?  Not you!  Join the fun early afternoon, and you'll be back at your regular viewing stations in ample time to view that purported large sporting event on television! 



We will meet all the way further INSIDE Ringhaver Park at the parking area near the baseball fields, so go right past the soccer fields by the entrance. If you put "Ortega Stream Valley Trailhead" or "Ringhaver Playground" into your GPS mapping app, you SHOULD find it fairly accurately.]


To be clear again: THIS IS ON A TRAIL (for a change), not a paved surface! 🏃🏃‍♀️ If you never ran on a trail before or don't really like trail running, don't let it stop you: this course is VERY VERY TAME - basically a wide, flat, hard-packed sand road without any turns, major roots, ruts or other tripping hazards.  You could even wear your road running shoes, and there is ZERO chance you'll get lost.  And if you happen to be a more seasoned trail runner, you can use this trail 5K as an easy tune-up for more serious excursions to come! 😊

Either way, please join us for this FREE timed 5K on Saturday January 25. Run starts 02:25pm at the Branan Field Wildlife & Environmental Area, not far from the heart of Oakleaf on the Jacksonville Westside. All participants will receive a small snake charm as a memento, thanks to our very generous donors. See you on the trail, and Gong Xi Fa Cai!]