More than 275 area runners will fill the streets of Jacksonville on Saturday, October 8 for the annual Stagecoach 5k & 10k run. Local runners will include Dr. Doug Naversen, Sarah Hyman, Sandi Whittle, Laura Imperia and Suzanne Ray. The Stagecoach Run starts at 8:30 at the staging area near the Post Office on North Oregon Street. The Stagecoach is the only race on the Southern Oregon Runners’ annual race schedule where all net proceeds go to the Pear Blossom Scholarship Fund to help local high school senior track athletes with future college expenses.
Interested runners can download an entry form at www.sorunners.org. Race organizer Steve Buxton says, “Not only do we want to provide a great race but also make it a really festive event. In past years we have been giving away 70+ items in random drawings, including gift certificates to local Jacksonville restaurants, wine, potted plants, golf course certificates and so much more. This year, in lieu of t-shirts, our race commemorative is a beverage glass. And, we will also be giving away $20 cash prizes to 5 lucky pre-registered entrants.”
For questions, email or call Steve Buxton at (541) 772-8292 or stevenandbj@gmail.com.