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8:30 am Freed to Run RIDE 35 miles
Category
Charity Team Ride
Registration Info
Registration is required before Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Event registration is required
Being a member of the NFBC Charity Team is easy and open to all NFBC members.
1) Register for the ride.
2) Wear an NFBC club- or NFBC major event jersey during the event.
3) Register with NFBC for mileage and follow all NFBC ride rules.
About this event
Note registration with the event is free but REQUIRED (donations are welcome), see REGISTRATION REQUIRED button. If you would like to receive club miles for this ride you must also do online signing with the club (use the Register Now! button)
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, November 24
- Registration Required
- Time: 8:30 am - 11:45 am
- To ensure a timely start, please plan to assemble 45 minutes before the departure time of 8:30 am.
- Starting Point: Richard O Watson Judicial Center Parking Lot, 4010 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL
- Ending Point: Duval County Courthouse, Jacksonville, FL
Join us for a bike ride that will start at the St. Johns County Courthouse and include a police escort. We'll pedal all the way to the Duval County Courthouse, where we'll rendezvous with the participants of the Freed to Run Challenge to celebrate at the finish line. After the celebration, worry not about transportation – we've got you covered with a ride back to the St. Johns County Courthouse for you and your bike - departing around 1pm after the finish line celebration.
Route:
The Freed to Run Bike Challenge invites you to embark on an exciting journey from St. Augustine to the iconic Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville. Here are the details of the route you'll follow:
- Start your ride at the Richard O Watson Judicial Center parking lot in St. Augustine.
- Head north on US 1, taking in all of the picturesque surroundings that US 1 has to offer.
- Turn left onto Atlantic Blvd, transitioning into San Marco Boulevard.
- Experience the thrill of the Acosta Expressway on-ramp, just north of Prudential Drive.
- We'll cross the Acosta Bridge which spans the St. Johns River onto Broad St North.
- Make a right onto W. Forsyth Street.
- Turn left onto N Clay Street, leading you to the iconic Duval Courthouse.
Ride With GPS Link
Event Highlights:
Upon arriving at the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Enjoy riding a few laps around the courthouse.
- Join the runners who will be completing their 12-hour and 24-hour run/walk challenge.
- Share the experience with 5k runners who will also be circling the courthouse from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Ride Details:
- Total Distance: 34.75 miles.
- Average Pace: 12 mph.
- Rest Stop: A well-deserved rest stop awaits you at the approximate halfway point, near the Gate gas station close to the US1 and 9B interchange.
- Duration: Expect an exciting 3-hour ride, including a quick 15-minute break.
Join us for this thrilling bike ride as part of the Freed to Run Challenge, and let's pedal our way to an adventure while supporting a great cause. We look forward to riding with you!
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