Safe Animal Shelter Fundraiser Trail Run

Safe Animal Shelter Fundraiser Trail Run

Thank you for signing up for the 3rd annual Safe Animal Shelter Fundraiser Trail Run!! All proceeds will be donated to the shelter. Last year we raised over 4,200.00!! Your trail journey will take you on the Sandridge Trail located in Jennings State Forest. Packet pick up and race start is located at 2A Live Oak Ln Middleburg, Florida.

Races:

• Half Marathon: 08:00 start, Two loop course, Trees blazed with PINK, Trail marked with BLUE FLAGS, Two Aid Stations
• 10K: 08:00 start, One loop, Trees blazed with PINK, Trail marked with BLUE FLAGS, One Aid Station
• 5K: 08:45 start, Out and back, No Aid Station, Trail marked with ORANGE FLAGS

The half marathon and 10k route will cross several small bridges that cover fresh water streams. The trail is wide, flat, and runner friendly. Your run will be alternating between covered and non covered areas. There will be one aid station approximately 3 miles into the first loop (water, HAMMER HEED, and HAMMER GELS) and a second aid station will be near the race start (water). NO aid station for the 5k. PLEASE bring your own hand held bottle and or hydration vest/belt. We will try and supply a limited number of cups.

Registration:

Packet pick-up will be on the day of the event, April 12th starting at 0700. Half Marathon and 10k will start at 0800. 5K will start at 0845. NO REFUNDS, NO DEFERRALS, NO BIB TRANSFERS.

This is a dog friendly race. Please remember that you are responsible for the actions of your 4 legged friend. Bring your own poop bags :)

Safe Animal Shelter Mission:

Safe Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization working to reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized in Clay County, Duval County, Northeast Florida and the surrounding areas. Our Vision: We envision a community in which all companion animals have loving homes and are treated with compassion and respect. Safe Animal Shelter became Clay County’s first no-kill shelter in 1991 to provide housing for more homeless pets in the community until they could find a forever home. We are registered as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation with the state of Florida. EIN# 593054559 All services we provide the community are funded by individual and business donations, grants from charitable foundations, pet adoption fees, and fund-raising activities held throughout each year. We measure our success by maximizing the number of loving families who adopt pets from us. Since inception, we have provided loving care to over 18,000 cats and dogs until they were adopted into loving homes. We continue to strive toward the goal of a no-kill community and state through adoption, pet retention, rescue partnerships, and medical services. Each pet we adopt to a forever family opens space to save another homeless cat or dog. We encourage you to consider us when looking for your next family pet. We encourage and promote spaying and neutering as the only effective approach to reducing the pet overpopulation problem. In compliance with state law and as a matter of principle, we spay and neuter all pets prior to adoption. All rescued animals that enter Safe Animal Shelter are provided food, shelter, loving care, attention, socialization, recreation, exercise and quality medical treatment. That includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and heartworm testing. If heartworm positive, pets are usually put through treatment before adoption. All dogs and cats are micro chipped for their safety and their future owner’s convenience. Hours: Open daily from 12 to 5PM Address: 2913 County Rd 220 Middleburg, FL 32068 Phone: 904-375-9122

Awards and Raffle:

Age group awards: We are working on a new award for this year!! Raffle: Every participant will receive a free raffle ticket. Additional tickets are available for purchase at the event.

Swag:

Every participant will receive a swag bag. ** IF YOU REGISTER AFTER Sunday March 29th 2025, we cannot guarantee a shirt. SHIRT SIZES: ADULT: S, M, L, and XL

Race Timing:

The race will be a gun start. Results will be found on UltraSignup within 24 hours.

Sponsors and Donations:

SPONSORS: HAMMER products for the Aid Station. Black Rifle Coffee will have free coffee race morning. BirdsofplayNashville (instagram) will be designing our 2026 shirt. The list will be updated as we get closer!

Accommodations:

Hampton Inn and Suites Middleburg 1735 Jeremiah St, Middleburg, FL 32068 4 miles from the start line