Description
Keystone Heights, located in the southwest corner of Clay County, once again prepares for their Independence Day Celebration which includes the Our Country Day 5k Run. This annual event began in 1969 when Mayor Ray Starnes gathered local citizens to honor the national holiday. The celebration has since changed, but the underlying theme of patriotism has continued.
Keystone Heights is a small town where family values still abound. Its landscape includes numerous lakes, parks and recreation areas as well as a quaint downtown area where residents shop. The Keystone residents value their community and are active in all areas including schools, sports, churches, library and local events. It's a place for neighbors to meet neighbors, and a town where people from around the World are welcomed as well. Combine these desirable lifestyle elements with the important facilities located within our community, and one begins to understand why this community has achieved the rate of constant growth it has over the past five years.
Keystone Heights is a "commuters town" since many of the residents commute daily to work within a 50-mile radius surrounding the city. The town sits between two main Florida cities, Gainesville to the Southwest and Jacksonville to the Northeast.
The theme this year is “One Community. One Team. Together Everyone Accomplishes More”.
Generations of Floridians have raised their children here as well as the many folks who moved here after discovering Clay’s communities nestled in beautiful Northeast Florida. The communities are examples of hometown America. We welcome you to join us for a small town celebration in honor of our county and nation, and experience a true local tradition.
Registration Costs
$25.00 through June 27th
$30.00 through July 4th.
Note - Day of race registration will be open from 6:30am to 7:30am, cash or check only.
Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstance.
Note - Online registration will close July 3rd at 3:00pm
Awards & Prizes
Awards will be given to the top finisher in each of the following categories
Top Male and Female Overall
11-14 Male & Female
15-19 Male & Female
20-24 Male & Female
25-29 Male & Female
30-34 Male & Female
35-39 Male & Female
40-44 Male & Female
45-49 Male & Female
50-54 Male & Female
55-59 Male & Female
60-64 Male & Female
65-70 Male & Female
70-74 Male & Female
75 and over Male & Female
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at City Hall (555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, FL 32656) , July 3rd – 5:00 – 7:00pm and July 4th – 6:30-7:30am.
ALL PARTICIPANTS will need to pick up their race bib and timing chip prior to the race between 6:30am and 7:30am even if picking up their race packet prior.
Timing Chips
The race will be timed using either a bib chip or a shoe chip which will be available for pickup from 6:30am to 7:30am the morning of the race. If shoe chips are used, they must be returned at the end of the race or a $30.00 lost chip charge will be assessed. Chips must be worn on the shoe to register your time when you cross the timing mats. For information on how to attach the chip to your shoe please watch the following video.
Parking
Parking is available at Natural Park (across from City Hall) or Keystone Beach.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK along Lawrence Boulevard.
Place
Keystone Heights, FL US 32656
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
The 5k starts and finishes on Lawrence Boulevard in front of City Hall (555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, FL). This well shaded course winds through the neighborhoods surrounding Keystone Heights Elementary School. Water stations are located at mile 1, 2.25 and the start/finish area. For a map of the course please click the following link
Directions
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