The 14th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 11. This year, the exhibition 1.9 and 4.3 mile runs start at 7:00am followed by the 100-yard Fun Run for kids at 7:30am.
The 10k main event starts at 8:00am with starting times based on age and gender, making anyone a contender in this race! This portion of the event consists of two laps with four challenging hills with 95% of the course in the shade, and 100% of it on soft, dirt trails—there’s no asphalt, here! Runners will enjoy cruising scenic trails and catching a glimpse of historic gold mining glory holes and the oldest giant Sequoia tree in the state of Oregon!
As always, the top male and female runners will get trophies and the first 20 runners will be awarded ribbons. No matter the finishing time, all runners will receive a nice medallion, as well.
This year’s top finisher will also receive $100, with more cash prizes to the first five runners. Colorful technical T-shirts will also available for purchase as a keepsake of your run in the Jacksonville Woodlands.
The Britt Woods Firehouse Run helps raise funds for Jacksonville Engine Company #1, the oldest fire department in the great state of Oregon.
Participants may pick-up an entry form at the Visitor Information Center by the Jacksonville Post Office, or online at the Southern Oregon Runners website, sorunners.org. For more information, call Race Director, Dr. Doug Naversen, at 541-890-7240.