About this Race
Saturday, October 25th
5K at 8 AM • Mile at 9 AM
In 2020, Tristan Klepzig was a Senior at UNF, nearing graduation in the Mechanical Engineering program. Tragically, he passed away following a fatal accident while he was out running one evening in late October. Tristan had a wide circle of friends and family and was loved by many.
Instead of birthday cake each year, Tristan’s celebratory treat of choice was always his mother’s fresh and well-known cinnamon rolls. Since his passing, the family has continued the tradition of remembering Tristan on his birthday in July and also during the month of October by gathering around a pan of homemade cinnamon rolls.
In October of 2024, the Klepzigs kicked off an Instagram page “Run4therolls” to remember Tristan with running, cinnamon rolls, and friendly competition – all individually and remotely. That page gathered attention from many in 27 states and 8 countries. Collectively, over 4,600 miles were recorded.
About Our Title Sponsor
Auld & White Constructors is a very community-oriented construction firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. AWC provides new construction and renovation services for commercial, healthcare and public sector clients throughout NE Florida. Tristan’s father, Jim Klepzig, is part of the AWC family. Inspired by the Run 4 the Rolls page, AWC took action by launching this inaugural 5k run with the Klepzig family .
About the Charity: The Compassionate Friends
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. More information about this charity can be found at: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/. Net proceeds from this race will be provided to the local chapter of The Compassionate Friends.
Race Features
- Moisture wicking shirts to all participants
- Medals to all finishers
- Flat and fast course
- Cinnamon rolls after the race
- Chip timing
- Live Results
- Overall and age-group awards
Cinnamon Rolls and Refreshment after the race
Cinnamon Rolls, coffee, and other refreshments for all finishers right after you finish the race.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
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Register for 5K$39.44Now registering Jun 30 – Aug 31
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$44.79Sep 1 – Sep 30
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$50.14Oct 1 – Oct 24
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$55.49Oct 25 – Oct 25
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1 Mile Fun Run
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run$18.04Now registering Jun 30 – Aug 31
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$23.39Sep 1 – Oct 24
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$28.74Oct 25 – Oct 25
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Vitual Option
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
Run or walk 5K on your own, send us the time and we will send you a shirt an medal.
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Register for Vitual Option$39.44Now registering Jun 30 – Aug 31
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$44.79Sep 1 – Sep 30
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$50.14Oct 1 – Oct 24
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$55.49Oct 25 – Oct 25
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Ryann Lohman
