Photos from the 2012 Endless Summer Run by Cristy Leonard
Beach Segment		Campground Road Segment

10K (6.2 mile) Cross Country Run

This 10k (6.2 mile) run through Anastasia State Park's beach, hammock, and saltmarsh takes you to some of St. Johns County's most beautiful terrain.

The race begins with a beach loop, traces pavement, dirt roads, and soil through the east nature trail and hammock loop. Runners will hit the pavement and trail again as they head to the marsh loop. The last leg of the run shoots the runners back down the main park road to the beach for a final loop on the sand.

This is a cross country run and participants must be fit to run or walk on soft sand, uneven terrain, mixed pavement types, and hills with sun exposure, heat, and humidity, etc.

Please contact Cristy Leonard at the race hotline (904) 461-2035 if you have any questions about the race.

5K (3.1 mile) Beach Walk

This 5K beach walk starts and ends on Anastasia State Park's most beautiful Beach. This is a low tide beach loop walk on sand. Completion awards will be given to all walkers.

Calling All Artists
Endless Summer Run shirt design contest open to all ages

For our 10th Annual Endless Summer 10K XC Run to be held on September 21, 2013, we are seeking an artists design for the race t-shirts. The topic of design is “your favorite thing about Anastasia State Park!” This contest is open to all ages, and will be limited to four colors. (Black is considered a color). Media of any kind including photography, oil, watercolor, computer generated, and sketch will be accepted. Art must be submitted on 8x11 paper. The words: 10th Annual Endless Summer 10K XC Run 2013 and Anastasia State Park must be incorporated in the design.

Each entry must be accompanied by a signed registration form which you can download here.

The deadline for the contest is June 30, 2013. The winner will get their design printed on over 200 t-shirts, have the opportunity to be on hand and sign the shirts during the day of the race, and receive a framed certificate. There is no cost to enter the contest.

If you have questions or need additional information, you can contact Park Services Specialist Cristy Leonard at (904) 461-2035.

Race Information

Download 2013 Race Flyer Information

Download 2013 Race Flyer Registration Form

Where & When

Meet at Island Beach Shop & Grill in the Anastasia State Park. Registration opens at 6:30 AM day of race to pickup your packet or to register. Follow the park's main road all the way to the end and park in the large lot that will be on your left. The registration will be at the Island Beach Shop & Grill.

Registration starts at 6:30 AM day of race, or register early.

The race starts at 7:30 AM.

Registration

Registration through September 20th, 2013 is $20.00 per runner/walker. Registration day of race is $25.00. See the how to register page for more details. ACRR Members receive a $2 discount with ACRR membership card.

The Course

This year's 10K race is a cross country race that will combine beach, road and trail running. Highlights of the run will include the start/finish line on the beach, a trail run along salt run inlet, and a trail run through nature trails along the park.

The 5K beach walk starts and ends on Anastasia State Park's beautiful beach. This is a low tide beach loop on sand.

Pre-Race "Mini Camp" Practice Run for ESR Participants - 09/14/2013 @ 7:30 AM

Join us on Saturday morning, September 14, at 7:30 a.m. when we will host a Pre-Run for registered or interested runners. This will be a practice run on our "official" ESR cross country course (the actual one that will be used for our Endless Summer 10K Run on September 21st, 2013). Get a head start on race preparation, practice your running skills and enjoy a great pre-race run.

Packet Pickup and Pre-Race Activities

Friday evening registration and packet pickup will be held on September 20, 2013, at the Island Beach Shop and Grill, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Day of race registration will resume on September 21, 2013 starting at 6:30 AM at the Island Beach Shop and Grill. (Shirts are not guaranteed for day of race registrants.)

On the day of the race, tickets will be on sale for a "Drawing of Chance." Tickets are $2.00 each, or 3 for $5.00. Prizes range from gift certificates to Alligator Farm, World Golf Village, Gift Baskets, etc. All proceeds from the Chance Drawing benefit the Friends of Anastasia. You do not need to be present to win.

The Island Grill will be open for Coffee and other refreshments after the race. Complimentary Bagels and Bananas will be provided.