2nd Annual Pinch-a-Penny Summer Classic

5K

About the Race

Are you tough enough to take on the Florida heat?

This isn’t your average summer 5K — it’s a challenge built for those who don’t shy away from a hot, hard run. Whether you’re chasing a PR or strolling with family, all are welcome to join us for the 2nd Annual Pinch-A-Penny Summer Classic.

This year’s race starts and finishes at Pinch-A-Penny in Mandarin, with a fast out-and-back route and plenty of good vibes. Come prepared, stay hydrated, and prove you can handle the heat!

Registration Perks

🎖 Finisher Medals – Guaranteed to the first 300 - 5K finishers

👕 Race Shirts – First 300 - 5K Registrants (Pre-race pickup strongly recommended!)

💧 Water Station – Mid-course water stop + post-race refreshments

Packet Pickup

Friday, August 8th | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Choose your pickup location when registering:

📍 1st Place Sports – Baymeadows

3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL

📍 1st Place Sports – San Marco

2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

Race-day pickup available, but shirts are only guaranteed with pre-race pickup.

Florida Strider Family Registration Instructions

If you’re part of a Strider Family Membership, each family member must register using their own profile to receive the club race discount.

👤 The family head can log into their account and use the “Add Member” button to set up profiles for each spouse or child.

🔑 Never logged in? Use the “Forgot Password” option to get started.

Not a Member?

Sign up here to become a member and get $5 off each Florida Strider Race

https://floridastriders.com/cs/floridastriders/site.register

Thank You to Our Partners

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors and our members. Thank you for helping us make this summer tradition a reality!

***Online registration closes at noon Thursday, August 7th, but you can still register at any one of the 1st Place Sports stores until 5pm on Friday, or at the race Saturday morning starting at 6:00am