Register now for the 39th annual Run for the Pies

Nike Championship Race and Open 5K will take place on June 10. End Quote

Jacksonville, FL (1888PressRelease) May 12, 2017 - Registration is underway for the race with a sweet reward; the Run for the Pies hosted by 1st Place Sports. It takes place on June 10 at The Jacksonville Landing and a discounted registration fee is available through May 31. The Run for the Pies was started in 1979 and includes a Nike Championship Race and an Open 5K. All runners have the chance to win money, awards and pies.

The Nike Championship Race is open only to those elite runners who have hit certain times in a 5K within the last year. For men, they must have run a 5K under 17 minutes and women will have had to run a 5K under 20 minutes. Nike running shoes will be given to each man who breaks 16:15 and each female who breaks 19:00. This race gets underway at 7 p.m. and the course is five loops, which makes it ideal for spectating.

The Open 5K is open to all runners and walkers, except those who participated in the Nike Championship Race. The run begins at 7:30 p.m. and all finishers will receive a custom designed medal. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group. Organizers will be handing out 200 pies to men who finish under 20 minutes and females who finish under 24 minutes, while the pies last.

To register for the race, go to http://1stplacesports.com/races/pies/. The entrance fee is $27 through May 31, $30 from June 1 through June 9 and $35 on the day of the race. After the race, stick around for the block party, which begins at 8 p.m. and includes free beer for the runners and a pie eating contest. 1st Place Sports will also be hosting a huge raffle with a chance to win prizes including running clothes, running shoes, bags, and more.

Run for the Pies is a grand prix event. Sponsors include Nike, Tropical Smoothie Café, Moe's Southwest Grille, Massage Envy, Montoya & Associates, Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute, Admira Dentistry, Orange Theory Fitness, Publix and WJXT.

About 1st Place Sports
1st Place sports is Jacksonville's running headquarters and one of the top running stores in the country. The company has more than 30 years of experience in fitting running shoes and has the best selection of shoes, apparel and accessories. 1st Place Sports has six locations that offer the five-step fit process, which includes a foot pressure and treadmill analysis. All employees are experienced runners and well-trained to guide customers through the fitting process. In addition to retail stores, 1st Place Sports produces quality running events, such as the annual Winter Beach Run and the Gate River Run. The races they produce range from 200 to 18,000 participants and help raise over a quarter of a million dollars for charity each year. For more information, visit www.1stplacesports.com.

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