Betty Griffin Center 5K Run for Peace

Description

he 12^th Annual Run for Peace 5K, benefitting the Betty Griffin Center, takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd. 32080

Runners and walkers, along with race volunteers, can sign up at www.runforpeace5k.org through Friday, April 3.  Registration is $35 for adults and $25 for students – and supporters can sign up to take part virtually for $30, as well. Day of registration is available, arrive early.

All proceeds benefit the Betty Griffin Center, which provides shelter, counseling, and support to domestic and sexual abuse survivors in St. Johns County.

Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and each participant receives a Run for Peace 5k Swag Bag, a T-shirt and finisher's medal. Form a team and compete for special prizes. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Sponsors include the Horschel Family Foundation, Campbell Plumbing and Mechanics, KeHE Cares, Cisco Systems, Inc., Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, South State Bank, TruTechnology, Old Coast Pickleball, Ascension St. Vincent’s, and Hardage Giddens.