| Get READY for the 3rd Annual Don's FRIENDS 5K Run/Walk & Don's FRIENDS Stand UP Paddleboard Race April 14th, 2012 at the PIER in St. Augustine Beach, Florida 5K Run at 8:30am 2 Day FUN FEST - April 13th & 14th 40 VENDORS - MUSIC - BEER Tent Too! |
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| Here's Don with his Brother, Mike after a Race in Michigan - May 2008 |
| The Above Photo shows Don's Running Bib from his 9 mile Race in Jacksonville, FL -2007 |
| Here's Don Sprinting in for a nice finish at the Gate River Run in Jacksonville, FL |
| Here's Don "FLYING" in to a nice finish at a 10K Race in Traverse City, MI in 2008 |
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| 5K Race Course in St. Augustine Beach, FL |
| Atlantic Ocean |
| The race is a 5K Run or Walk. 5K is 3.1 miles. The course (see above) is Flat and Scenic with over a 1 mile sprint finish along A1A Beach Blvd....just 1 block from the Ocean. The race STARTS and FINISHES in front of the Beautiful St. Augustine Pier on the Atlantic Ocean. The Pier Pavilion is a large covered structure, just steps from the Ocean. This is race headquarters for 2 days. Festivities include -Music - Awards - Prizes-Food - Fun and MUCH MORE! Plan your Spring 2012 Vacation with Don's FRIENDS! This course is Rated "4F" This is an FFFF course! FAST, FLAT, FURIOUS, & FUN ! |
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| St. Augustine's Beaches are among the most Beautiful in the USA. |
| Don loved to run on St. Augustine Beach with his Florida Friends. This is the Perfect location for his 5K Race |
| The Beach Front Pavilion is the Race Headquarters. |
| Don's FRIENDS 5K Race will START and FINISH just behind the St. Augustine Pier. The Pier Pavilion (in View) is the Headquarters for the Race |
| St. Augustine Beach, Florida |
| Click HERE to View LIVE Web CAM of St. Augustine Beach. |
| View LIVE BEACH WEB Cam Click above photo |
| Here's Don, sprinting to a nice finish at the Bridge of Lions 5K Run in St. Augustine, FL 7-16-2006 |
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| Click on above map to ENLARGE |
| ABOVE: View current weather conditions in St. Augustine, FL |
| Special Thanks to the ACRR (Ancient City Road Runners), the local St.Augustine FL Running Club. This race would not have been possible without their valued friendship and support. The ACRR members donate their time to manage races and raise funds for many charities. Don was a member of the ACRR with his family. He had many friends in this running club and specially enjoyed running on St. Augustine Beach. If you would like to join the ACRR, please visit their web site at: www.AncientCityRR.org |
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| Ancient City Road Runners |
| ACRR |
| Members of the ACRR receive a Deals on Don's 5K Run, and many other benefits. Join Today! |
| Here's Don with a strong Finish at a Michigan 10K Race May 2008 This Great photo will be part of the Don's FRIENDS 5K Logo |
| Thanks also to our Neighboring Running club to the North of St. Augustine,FL.. The Amelia Island Runners. We certainly appreciate their support of Don's FRIENDS 5K Run. Members of this club will also receive special deals on Don's Run. For Membership information, visit: www.AmeliaIslandRunners.com |
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| Here's Jim, Don's Step-Dad at a Race in Jacksonville October 2009 He's not Fast, but at least he's "Well Dressed" in a "Don's FRIENDS T-Shirt. |
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| Here's Don with his Mom, Renee' and Step-Dad, Jim, after the Gate River Run in March, 2007. Jim & Renee' are PROUD Race Directors of Don's 5K and work hard to promote Don's Cause! |
| Here' Don's Proud Grandparents, Harry and Mary |
| AERIAL PHOTO Pope Road - Running WEST This is a view EAST to A1A Click on PHOTO to ENLARGE |
| SEE info on the MICHIGAN FUN RUN May 29th, 2010 Click HERE |
| And, HERE's the 2012 Don's FRIENDS 5K RUN GRAPHIC. It's a GREAT Graphic! |
| This may be the FASTEST 5K Course in FLORIDA! There were MANY PR's at last years race! |
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| Don's FRIENDS 5K RACE DIRECTORS Renee' & Jim Wauldron, Don's Mom and Step-Dad are Proud Race Directors of Don's 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk |
| Jim Wauldron and Karen Wilson running with Don's Team at a 7 Mile race in Boone, NC. 9-2010 |
| Click on the photo LEFT. See Bills notes as he signed a Foundation T-Shirt and a Boston Marathon Poster for Don. Visit Bills Web site. He's been busy with the... BILL ROGERS RUNNING CENTER. www.billrodgersrunningcenter.com |
| Don's FRIENDS 5K Course is OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED for Accuracy by Race Smith. USA T&F Certification #FL09111EMB. www.RaceSMITH.com |
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| Don's FRIENDS 2nd Annual 5K Run..a BIG SUCCESS!! |
Runners begin Don's FRIENDS 5K on April 9th, 2011
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| Future Dates for Don's FRIENDS 5K and FUN FEST Put these Date on your FUN Calendar! 2012 - April 13th & 14th 2013 - April 12th & 13th 2014 - April 11th & 12th 2015 - April 10th & 11th |
| The BEST 5K Course! The BEST Race Packet! |
For Don's FRIENDS 5K 2012 The above "Register Now" Button will take you to www.ACTIVE.com |
| CLICK BELOW to Print Registration Form and Mail. Click the "Register Now" button left to Register On-Line. |
| THANK YOU for making Don's FRIENDS 5K Run/Walk 2011 a BIG Success! NOW, let's GEAR UP for Don's FRIENDS 5K 2012 !! |
See our AD in the current issue of the Jacksonville Running Event Guide. Click on either page to view and read. |
| Dons Friend, Jay Floyd, sent in this photo outside of the Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium on 12-11-11. Thanks Jay! |
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| Don on the "Green Monster" bridge at Gate River Run -2007 |
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