Raptor Run 3 K

Raptor Run 3K presented by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

BENEFICIARY- THE AUDUBON CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY

The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is an urban nature center in Maitland, FL that plays a fundamental role in the conservation of Florida’s raptors. The Center creates a more resilient future for hawks, eagles, owls, vultures, kites, and more through conservation education programs, rehabilitation of raptors through a multi-pronged approach that includes: the medical care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors through the Raptor Trauma Clinic, conservation education programming,and the Audubon EagleWatch Bald Eagle nest monitoring and research through the Audubon EagleWatch Program, and the Conservation Leadership Initiative, which seeks to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders by connecting Florida college students with networking and experiential learning opportunities within the Audubon Florida community.

Since 1979, the Center’s Raptor Trauma Clinic has cared for over 23,000 injured or orphaned birds of prey, including eagles, owls, falcons, hawks, and kites. Our team specializes in treating Bald Eagles, which comprise approximately 12% of the annual patient load, using innovative treatments, state of the art equipment, and technology to give each bird a second chance at life. To date, the Center has released over 700+ Bald Eagles back into the wild. The Center is open to the public and is home to over 50 non-releasable raptor ambassadors, which visitors have the opportunity to view up close that visitors can learn from at close range.  and personally. Visitors may also learn about the unique adaptations of raptors, the challenges they face, and ways to help. 

The Center for Birds of Prey relies on community involvement and donations to sustain our important raptor rehabilitation, education, and conservation work. Funds raised through the Raptor 3K will help support bird care (surgeries, food, housing, medicine, equipment), education and outreach, and the monitoring and protection of more than over 1,200 Bald Eagle nests in Florida. 

WHEN
Sunday, March 10th, 2024 - 8:00 AM

ENTRY FEES
$35 November 1 - January 26
$40 January 27 - March 8
$45 Race Day

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Friday, March 8th, 2024, 12 - 4 PM at the Anastasia Island Conservation Center (St. Augustine Alligator Farm, just north of the main entrance)

Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, March 10th, 2024, 6:00 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Race Start: Saturday, March 10th, 2024 - 8:00 AM

Registration will be capped this year at 500 entries. Be sure to register soon!

There are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

COURSE

Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm.
 
There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile and finish.

Digital time clock will be viewable at the finish.
 
3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

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The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.
 
PARKING
There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.

AWARDS
Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older. 

Overall and age group award ceremony will be held by 9:00 am race day. Special awards provided to overall winners and some prizes may be awarded randomly!

RACE SWAG
Beautiful and unique t-shirt, robust finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and a comped child’s admission ticket to the Alligator Farm for every adult ticket purchase. Availability and size only guaranteed to those who register by February 17, 2023.

RACE TIMING AND SCORING
The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com
 
PHENOMENAL SPONSORS!

St. Johns Regional Audubon

Hybrid Design

O.N.E. Florida Group

Sports Corner

Sunrise Fresh Produce

RACE CONTACT INFORMATION
Email - [email protected] or [email protected]