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race report: march to get screened 5k (3.28.21)

March 31, 2021      18 Comments

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to show support than with our local March To Get Screened 5K? This is always a fantastic event, and I was so happy to be able to participate in the in-person race.

For the 12th year, Borland Groover brought the March To Get Screened to Jacksonville. The mission? To raise awareness to colon cancer. The Foundation promotes awareness about the importance of screening for colon cancer, provides free colon screenings to patients who may not have the financial means to have one, and provides financial assistance to patients newly diagnosed with colon cancer.

The Morning Of

I had every intention of picking up our race packets in advance, but it never happened. On race morning, we left extra early in order to find parking and collect our bibs. The stars aligned, and we parked right at the venue, instead of finding spots on the street. We easily collected our swag bags, dropped things off at the car, and found a spot to chill out before the light crowds arrived. This included enjoying the sunrise and using the (real) bathrooms.

march to get screened
march to get screened
march to get screened

The Course

For many years, the March To Get Screened 5k took place on the beach. It was beautiful, but sand running can be kind of awful. More recently, the venue moved to the Riverside Arts Market, which is a great space, under the overpass, along the river. The course is a fairly straightforward loop that leaves the RAM, travels over the Acosta Bridge, and then descends into downtown Jacksonville. There’s an out and back stretch by the Convention Center, and then runners eventually find themselves back to the Riverwalk. Most of the last mile is next to the water, and it’s just lovely. There are definitely some elevation changes, but nothing too major.

We finished strong!

march to get screened

Safety Protocols

The March To Get Screened did a great job with its safety protocols this year. First, the race offered both in-person and virtual options, which I loved, considering the race’s cause and target demographic. While there was a bit of a “festival” feel to the venue with vendor booths, photo opps, and the inflatable colon (I didn’t get a picture this time), the race required masks there, and for runners at the start and after finishing. In fact, MTGS5K masks were included in the swag bags, which was so nice. The race organizers set up cones for each runner at the start to keep everyone distanced, and all the athletes were respectful of the system and the spacing.

march to get screened
march to get screened

Post Race

After our run , we collected our medals and wandered for a few minutes. The race supplied bottles of water and electrolytes, and I believe they handed out pre-wrapped breakfast biscuits (we skipped those). We took some photos.

march to get screened
march to get screened

and enjoyed the river and the music. I don’t know about you, but the fresh air and gorgeous views really invigorate me. Sure, we ran a pretty tough race in the sun and heat, but I was so ready to take on the rest of the day!

Another year of March To Get Screened was a success!

march to get screened

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  1. Catrina says

    March 31, 2021 at 5:49 am

    Beautiful photos, Jenn!
    A great 5k with a worthy cause. It’s a good thing they could move the course so that you didn’t need to run on the sand this time!
    And next time, please get a photo of the inflatable colon – I’m so curious how it looks like, haha!

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:07 am

      I will! The colon got crowded, and I just didn’t want to be enclosed with people. In a colon. You understand where I’m coming from LOL!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    March 31, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Great job! That sounds like a really nice race course. I don’t think I would like running a race on the sand! I bet you were glad they moved it. Thats great that they gave you masks in your swag bags.

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:06 am

      The sand is pretty, but if it’s soft or the tide isn’t cooperative, it can be awful, too.

      Reply
  3. Darlene says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:54 am

    Great job and great cause. I so love reading race reports. This seemed like a fun race. Glad you are back.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:02 am

      It’s a great race for such a great cause. I’m so glad we could be there.

      Reply
  4. Deborah Brooks says

    March 31, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    That sounds fun you are getting in a bunch of low key fun races. Also, a great cause to run for! I plan to get my colonoscopy this year

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:05 am

      Awesome! They really do recommend them, and early detection and prevention is always key!

      Reply
  5. Denise says

    March 31, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    Looks like such a pretty course. This post really makes me miss in person racing. Glad you had fun.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:04 am

      I hope some races open up by you soon! We are very lucky here, and I am so grateful for that.

      Reply
  6. Kimberly Hatting says

    March 31, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    I’m glad to see these events, that support a worthwhile cause, back in action. The race course sounds nice…nothing wrong with some great views and sunshine!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:01 am

      I am, too. Things are feeling a little more normal and that helps so much.

      Reply
  7. Jenny says

    March 31, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    What a great cause! My sister just spent the past year being treated for colon cancer (she is now cancer-free, yay!) The race course sounds beautiful. The only thing I’m disappointed about is not getting to see the inflatable colon, ha ha.

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 12:56 am

      I’m so glad she is cancer-free! The colon is really great. I was trying to stay clear of the areas where people were congregating, and obviously, when your set up the blow-up colon, all the people will come.

      Reply
  8. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    March 31, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Yay for another live race and yay for the return of race recaps to read! I’m glad you had so much fun!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 1, 2021 at 12:42 am

      It was a great day!

      Reply
  9. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    April 1, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    That looks so love.y! Of course I’d simply melt in heat & humidity right now, since we have neither — in fact a bit of snow today (nothing sticking). Running along the water is always lovely & a great job!

    Sounds like you really enjoyed the race!
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  10. Laura says

    April 3, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Great job! It sounds like a much better course now that it is not on the beach. Running in sand is so hard! My grandpa died from colon cancer; supporting research on it is such an important cause!

    Reply

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