2nd Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1 Mile FUNdraiser Run and Student Art Contest

We are better together! This event has been made successful by the generous contributions of a creative and passionate team, including:

* Chris Nestlerode and the Santa Cruz Track Club - Santa Cruz County’s premier running organization

* Staples - office supplies, print and marketing services, and more

* Palace Art & Office Supply - inspiring creativity since 1949

* Nicki O'Brien & Dahlias and Details - curating unforgettable events, luxury picnics, and custom florals

* Collective Santa Cruz - building community through apparel, design, and events

* Natural Motion Creations - screen printing, custom stickers, embroidery services, branding services and more

* GOAT Santa Cruz (Group Open Air Training) - engaging group fitness experiences in an open-air setting for all fitness levels

* Carina Reid & Fuel PHitness - empowering clients through movement, community and connection

* Fleet Feet Aptos - a resource for all your running, walking and general fitness needs

* MC of the 2023 Jack Rabbit: Mr. Rod Caborn "The Event Gent" & DJ Jahi, with national anthem performer Michelle Miracle

* Ground Up Graphics - full service graphic design company

* Mike Bloch and the Bloch Real Estate Team - your trusted real estate advisors

* PPD Multimedia, Inc. – complete one-stop design studio in Santa Cruz

* Defib This - providers of medical education that enlightens and entertains

* York Framing Gallery - full service art framing and design

* 219 Design - delivering solutions that live at the intersection of mechanical, electronic, and software engineering

* Starbucks Coffee at East Cliff & 17th Ave - fresh-roasted coffee beans, tea and spices

* Areperia831 - vegan, vegetarian, gluten free Venezuelan arepas and more

* Brother's Food Truck - exceptional Mexican food

* Aparicio Family Ice Cream Truck - tasty treats & frozen refreshments

* Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, Live Oak Clubhouse - youth service organization

* Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County - parent advocacy organization and community connector

* Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County - the healthiest food bank in the nation

* Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department

* Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

* Live Oak Community Resources - access to resources that offer stability and hope for the future

* Santa Cruz Community Health - leading nonprofit provider of high-quality, affordable and comprehensive health services

* Moms Demand Action (Santa Cruz Chapter) - grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence

* White Hawk Indian Council for Children - providing opportunities to both learn and experience the culture and traditions of our indigenous ancestors

* K Dezynz jewelry - earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from stones, crystals, sterling and vermeil

* Aptos Art Garage - collage art with nostalgia, sarcasm, & ✂️

* frida & cactus - colorful and creative paintings and embroidery

* Salty Sweet Studio - handcrafted pottery inspired by nature

* Cakes with Care - providing cakes to financially & socially disadvantaged children & seniors

* Jared Leake - mixed media artist

Want to get involved? Please check out some volunteer options from the "Volunteer" link at the top left, or contact us at LOJackRabbitRun@gmail.com to share your ideas

Sunday, April 16 at Shoreline Middle School, 855 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062:

* 8:00am - Shoreline Middle School gates open. Race-day number pickup and liability waivers available at the Live Oak Education Foundation pop-up tent for participants, vendors, and volunteers (on the blacktop basketball courts near the blue Simpkins Field track)

* 8:45am - Opening ceremonies, introductions, housekeeping / good neighbor & track rules announcements. National anthem performance by Michelle Miracle, with US flag presentation by Cub Scouts Pack 676

* 9:00am - First wave of the Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1 Mile FUNdraiser Run! Pop-up vendors and artists will begin opening shop on the Shoreline campus, and there'll be plenty of tasty race fuel served up by local food trucks on site. Featured merchants and community partners to be announced!

* 9:00 - 10:00am - Free community fitness classes conducted by Carina Reid & Fuel PHitness

* 10:00 - 10:40am - Shoreline Band performance

* 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45am - 1 mile team relay waves

* 10:45 - 11:30am - White Hawk Indian Council performance

* 11:00 - 11:30am - Free community fitness classes conducted by Group Open Air Training (GOAT)

* 11:45am - Final 1 mile race wave starts

* 12:00pm - Announcement of Live Oak Jack Rabbit LOSD Student Art Contest & "People's Choice" event voting award winners, Fleet Feet Aptos Jack Rabbit 1 mile run award winners, and closing ceremonies, followed by...

* 12:15 - 1:00pm - a thrilling performance by Circus Family on the Road!

Click this text for 2023 Live Oak Jack Rabbit downloadable materials, including our awesome event posters by Beau Barcus of Ground Up Graphics

We're so glad you'll be joining us! A few important notes to help maintain the Simpkins Field track & Shoreline Middle School and improve our eco-awareness:

* Please bring a reusable water bottle with you - Shoreline has water faucets and a bottle filling station available. Consider bringing reusable plate, utensils, and napkin to reduce waste. Bonus points for bike transport too!

* There will be plenty of options for cheering, gathering, and picnicking off the track - no spectators, chairs, or food on the Simpkins Field track or infield.

* We love animals, but no furry friends are permitted on the Shoreline Middle School campus.

* Running shoes only, no racing spikes on the track. No strollers on the track.

* Please leave the inside lane (left side!) of the track clear for faster runners, there is plenty of space for those who choose to run, walk, ramble, and mosey. The USA Track & Field-certified Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1 mile course runs counterclockwise and is 4.9 laps.

* If you desire to continue running after completing the 1 mile course, please pass through the runner exit chute - designed to promote safety by limiting congestion - and ensure your time is recorded. There are nice trails bordering the train tracks at neighboring Simpkins Swim Center and great run routes nearby through the Santa Cruz Harbor or paralleling the Monterey Bay along East Cliff. Be sure to come back to enjoy some tasty food truck offerings, free community fitness classes, student art, live music, and pop-up shop wares!