Gockle 5k Run/Walk

"Johnny's heart - bringing love and hope to those in need."

The Gockle 5K Run/Walk was established to honor the memory and heart of a young man, Johnny Hohman, who went to be with the Lord in 2007. Persevering through years of kidney dialysis, Johnny never gave up and inspired his family, friends and youth group to "run for the prize" of living an overcoming life. His heart was to see the youth of this generation look beyond themselves and bring hope and love to the hurting and lost.

The vision of the Run is to bring together not only the youth of New Life Christian Fellowship and Providence School, but of Jacksonville, as a place where they can raise funds for those times when they reach out in ways to show compassion to our community and the nations of this world.

The Run/Walk is open to participants of all ages and includes a free, one-mile "Fun Run" for children under the age of 12. Awards are given to the top male and female runners in each age category as well as the overall top male and female runners and Fun Run top three winners. All events are held on the campus of Providence School and New Life Christian Fellowship.

The Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30AM. Registration opens at 7AM. Further inquiries may call the Church Office at (904) 223-6000 and ask for Jinny Waski.

The Details

Saturday, March 26, 2011 on the New Life and Providence School Campus

• 7:00 - 8:15AM Registration
• 8:30AM Race/Walk Begins
• 9:30AM Fun Run begins
  

Entry Fees

$20 before 3/25, $25 day of race. Fun Run - FREE

This run/walk is open to participants of all ages and includes a free, one-mile "Fun Run" for children 11 and under. For safety reasons, no baby joggers or strollers are permitted on the race/walk course. All participants must sign the registration form. Parents/legal guardians must sign the registration form for all participants under the age of 18 including the kids' fun run.

Awards Categories

Awards are given to the top male and female runners in each age category. In addition, the top overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners will receive awards. Runners will be timed by First Place Sports and final results will be posted on their web site.

Age Categories:
17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 & up.

Course Description

The Gockle 5K Run/Walk is unique among Jacksonville racing events. The course is almost entirely cross-country and winds through wooded areas and around a lake on the campus of New Life Christian Fellowship and Providence School.  The course is well marked and mostly flat, ensuring excellent racing times.  The one-mile fun run begins and ends on one of the practice fields.

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