# Pick Up the Pace 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Jan 9 · 9:00 AM
- Where: Oakleaf Phase 1, 370 Oakleaf Village Parkway, Orange Park, FL 32065
- Ages: Families and all ages
- Price: $25-$40 depending on registration date (5K or 1 mile)
- Organizer: Pace Center for Girls (Pace Jacksonville and Pace Clay)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/OrangePark/PickUpThePace5K1MileFunRun
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A New Year race in Oakleaf benefiting Pace Center for Girls in Jacksonville and Clay County, which provides girls with academic support, counseling and life skills. Families, teams and individuals can run or walk the chip-timed 5K or the 1-mile fun run, both starting at 9 am after check-in from 8 to 8:45 am. Every participant gets a race shirt and finisher medal, with age and gender awards. A good first race for kids who can handle a mile.

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