Jacksonville’s Dr. Doug Naversen is pleased to announce that the 17th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 14. 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. Runners will assemble in the parking area located just above the Britt Festival Grounds in Jacksonville.
The 10-k main event short and long-loop race starts at 8:00am with starting times based on age and sex, 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 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
The Britt Woods Firehouse Run helps raise funds for Jacksonville Engine Company #1, the oldest fire department in the great state of Oregon.
Participants will find an entry form online at www.getmeregistered.com. For more, call Race Director, Dr. Doug Naversen, at 541-890-7240.
Photo is of Kent Gutches (left) of Central Point, and Race Director Dr. Doug Naversen (right) of Jacksonville, mark the course and sweep rocks and roots to make the race course safe for the runners at last year’s race. Kent, age 57, won this handicapped 10K race by over a minute a few days later.