Registration is under way for The Run for Peace 5K, benefitting the Betty Griffin Center, which begins at 8 a.m. April 6 at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd.
Runners and walkers, along with race volunteers, can sign up at www.runforpeace5k.org through April 5. Registration is $25 for adults and $20 for students, and supporters can sign up to take part virtually for $25, as well.
“More than 600 runners and volunteers took part in last year’s race, helping us raise more than $30,000 for our nonprofit agency,” said Betty Griffin Center CEO Kelly Franklin. “All of the proceeds help us provide services to survivors of domestic and sexual assault in our community, so we really appreciate everyone’s support of this important fundraiser.”
Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and each participant receives a Run for Peace 5K T-shirt and finisher's medal. Virtual participation is available for runners who cannot attend but want to participate.
Since 1990, the Betty Griffin Center has provided shelter, counseling and support to domestic or sexual abuse victims in St. Johns County such as a 24-hour crisis hotline (904-824-1555), court advocacy and civil legal representation. To advance this mission, the Betty Griffin Center also operates two thrift shops in St. Johns County.
Sponsors include Mastercraft Builder Group, KeHE Cares, Pearmid Properties, Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Main Event, Herbie Wiles Insurance, VyStar Credit Union, Volkswagen St. Augustine, Walmart Foundation, Ascension St. Vincents, Atlantic Automotive, Farghaly Medical & Spa, Hallett Insurance, Coldwell Banker/Vanguard Realty, Funkytown, St. Augustine Beach Police, Proshow DJ, EasySociAbility and Wayne Scott Fusco Photography.
There are still several sponsorship opportunities available at a variety of levels for businesses and individuals. For details, go to bettygriffincenter.org/5k-race-for-peace-on-april-6 or contact Betty Griffin Center Development Director Kenlie Kubart at 904-808-8544 ext: 207.
