Movement First, Spirits after!
The Grove at Orange Park invites you to the inaugural Chasing Spirits 5K “Darty”, a wellness focused daytime party. Post race, you will enjoy Recovery Rave, a live DJ, Breakfast/Brunch options ($15), cocktails & mocktails, rehydration drinks, health & wellness vendors, and a costume contest! IF YOU ARE PUCHASING BRUNCH TICKETS, SEE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Orange Park Country Club is a gated community. When you arrive, simply tell them you are here for the race and follow the main road all the way to the clubhouse. You will enjoy a varied 5K along the cart paths of the golf club. There is plenty of room to run and no traffic issues to worry about.
Early Entry fee is $30 until midnight Oct 16, 2026 and includes a spooky Chasing Spirits tee shirt. Late entry is $35 until 6pm on Friday Oct 30, 2026. Race day entry is $40
Tee Shirt cut off date is midnight Friday Oct 23, 2026
Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners and first place M/F in 5 year age groups from <9 to 70 and over.
Food and Beverage:
Hydration Station (Included)
- Coffee
- Chilled bottles of water
- Electrolyte drinks (Liquid IVs, Body Amors, Propels, etc.)
- Oranges and Bananas
Breakfast Options of: $15 per person, purchased onsite
- Breakfast burrito
- Chicken-and-waffle basket
- Protein breakfast bowl
- Açaí bowl
A post race party will be held on the outdoor patio for breakfast, coffee, awards, live music and cocktail specials. In addition, we will hold a Costume Contest with three winners; Child (18 and Under) Adult and Team. Grab your running buddies and pick a theme to dress up as. Each winner will receive a $25 Grove Gift Certificate. Dont forget that race day is ALSO the Florida Georgia football classic with kick off at 3 pm. Who can turn out the most SEC spirit? Maybe Gators vs all other team jerseys!
BRUNCH TICKETS: When buying brunch tickets in addition to your 5K entry, select 1 for the quantity. The price shown is $15 for each option, there is a small fee added. You may even buy just Brunch without the 5K.
