Location Address: St. Johns Country School 3100 Doctors Lake Drive Orange Park, Fl. 32073. Join us most Wednesday evenings for track workouts. There are occasional dates when a school event stops us from using the track, so follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information. Various and Paces.
In 2016 the Florida Striders Children's Run/Walk Program was recognized as a National Award Winner from the Road Runners of America as the Outstanding Youth Program. Currently we reach over 18,000 students a year in both Duval and Clay counties!
The Beginning: In 1978, Jay Alligood of the Continuing Education Department of the Clay County School System decided to hold an October Indian Summer Run. The purpose was to generate an interest in running among the adults of Clay County. Mr. Alligood, with the help of Ken Taylor, Orange Park H.S. Athletic Director and Cross Country/Track Coach, laid out a five-mile course at Gold Head State Park. A survey was given to participants in the event t...
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