Gator-Bulldog 5K is Friday

The Gator-Bulldog 5K Run/Walk is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in San Marco Square, Jacksonville.

The race features medals to all finishers, a 5K course through scenic and historic San Marco, shirts to all entrants, custom bibs, chip timing with live results, a post-race celebration and overall and age-group results.

Participants and spectators may want to wear the colors of the school of their choice. Online registration closes at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, so there’s not much time. One can still register on race day, but the price increases.

Packet pickup is 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, and 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 28. Race day pickup begins at 4:30 p.m.

Pickup sites are:

• Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville
• San Marco Store: 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville
• Tapestry Park Store: 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Jacksonville
• Jax Beach Store: 424 S. 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach
• St Johns County: 2220 C.R. 210, St Johns
• Race Day at San Marco Square – Near starting line

Awards will be given as follows: top three male and females overall, first place masters male and female, and three deep in 16 age groups.

For more information, go to 1stplacesports.com/races/florida-georgia-5k.