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

BENEFICIARY
Proceeds of this community event will benefit the Orianne Center for Indigo Snake Conservation For more information: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/about-the-zoo/ocic/

The Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is the sole captive propagation and release colony for the Federally Threatened Eastern Indigo Snake Drymarchon couperi.  Established in 2010, OCIC works closely with multiple government agencies, AZA zoos, and NGOs to ensure proper management of the captive Eastern Indigo Snake for breeding and reintroduction.  The snakes housed at OCIC have produced over 250 Eastern Indigo Snakes, allowing for the release of over 170 indigo snakes in Conecuh National Forest in Alabama and The Nature Conservancy’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve in Florida. Raised funds are to be specifically ear-marked for disease screening in wild snakes and captive snakes slated for release.

WHEN
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 - 8:00 AM

WHERE
St. Augustine Alligator Zoological Park

999 Anastasia Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL 32080

ENTRY FEES
$30 March 1- April 18
$35 April 19- April 30
$40 Race Day (cash/check only)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Friday, April 30th, 2021, 12 - 4 PM at the Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080.

Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, 6:30 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Race Start: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 - 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 clocks will be viewable at the 1 mile and finish.
 
3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7425750

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.

AMENITIES
Beautiful and unique t-shirt, 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 March 31st, 2021.

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
 
RACE CONTACT INFORMATION
Email - tmia@alligatorfarm.com or ganderson@alligatorfarm.com