Big Bang 5K
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Event overview
The 16th Annual Big Bang 5K is a road running event based at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (400 San Juan Dr and Solana Rd). The program includes a 5K race and a One-mile Fun Run. The course runs on flat roads along a golf course and residential areas. The 5K route follows San Juan Road north about 1.4 miles, makes a U-turn before San Juan Circle, returns, turns right onto Pablo Road, then returns to San Juan for the finish.
Logistics and features
- Distances
- 5K
- One-mile Fun Run
Packet pick up is held on Friday at Christ Episcopal Church from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with additional race day pick up beginning at 7:00 am. Parking is available behind the church with entry from Solana Road. Timing is electronic using Jaguar Timing Systems disposable bib chips; the chip is included with entry and the bib must be worn on the front chest and not folded. Results are posted near the finish and online at milestoneraceauthority.com; entrants can receive instant text messages of their race time if they include their cell phone carrier.
Entry fees are tiered: adult, youth, and team pricing apply, with higher fees for late and race day entry; the One-mile Fun Run early entry includes a shirt and medal. Awards include overall and masters prizes, age-group tumblers for top two in each category, medals for the kids Fun Run, and coasters for the first 250 finishers in the 5K. The King of Pops pop cart and local fitness businesses are listed among event sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.