Everything You Need
for Race Day
Get ready for the LIL' FRESHIE 1K! It's a fun-filled race where young runners can experience the excitement of race day, cross the finish line, and make memories along the way. Parents and guardians can join the fun for FREE!
LIL' FRESHIE 1K Race Details
Know before you go. Here's the essential information for the kids' race.
Every registered child receives a finisher's medal and a T-shirt.
KNOW THE COURSE
LIL' FRESHIE 1K Course Map
Take a look at the course before race day.
LIL' FRESHIE 1K Course Map
Take a look at the course before race day.
Race Waves
Young runners will be grouped into waves by age. Check the wave information below so your child knows when to get ready.
Parents and guardians can participate alongside their children for FREE. No additional registration is required for adults.
Race Day Schedule
Here's what to expect on race morning.
Race Morning at a Glance
We encourage you to pick up your child's race packet in advance, but it is not required before race day.
Pick up your child's race packet in advance if possible. Each packet includes two matching wristbands: one for the child and one for their parent or guardian.
Allow time to park, put on your matching wristbands, and make your way to the starting area.
It's time for our youngest runners to take the course!
Plan ahead: Advance packet pickup is encouraged to help make race morning easier. Each child's packet includes two matching wristbands. One is for the child and one is for their parent or guardian. Please make sure both wristbands are worn during the event.
GET RACE READY
Packet Pickup
Advance packet pickup is encouraged, but not required.
Packet Pickup
Advance packet pickup is encouraged, but not required.
Pickup Information
- March 4: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- March 5: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: FRESH by Brookshire's
- Address: 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy
We encourage families to pick up their child's packet on March 4 or March 5 to make race morning easier. However, advance pickup is not required.
What to Bring
- Registration confirmation or QR code from your RunSignUp confirmation email.
- Photo identification.
- Friends or family members may pick up packets for others if they provide a digital or paper copy of the athlete's photo ID.
Don't forget: Each child's packet includes two wristbands with matching numbers. One is for the child and one is for their parent or guardian. Both wristbands should be worn on race day.
SAFETY COMES FIRST
Important Kids' Race Information
Review wristband and supervision requirements before race day.
Important Kids' Race Information
Review wristband and supervision requirements before race day.
Matching Wristbands
Mandatory wristbands are used to help ensure every child is safely reunited with their parent or guardian.
- Each child's race packet includes two wristbands with matching numbers.
- One wristband is for the child and the other is for their parent or guardian.
- Both wristbands must be worn during the event.
Child Pickup & Supervision
- Your child will only be allowed to leave the finish line with an adult whose wristband number matches theirs.
- BGC Racing does not provide child care.
- Parents and guardians should race alongside their child or be their biggest cheerleader throughout the event.
Thank you for your cooperation! These safety procedures help us provide a fun and secure race-day experience for all our young runners and their families.
ARRIVE WITH EASE
Parking & Road Closures
Review parking locations and road closures before leaving home.
Parking & Road Closures
Review parking locations and road closures before leaving home.
Parking Locations
The following locations are designated parking areas:
- Swann's Furniture & Design
- Calvary Baptist Church
Road Closures
- Three Lakes closed from 6AM until race finish.
- Old Jacksonville Hwy & Dueling Oaks Dr. closed off and on from 6:45AM to 9AM.
- Highlands Ln. between Three Lakes Pkwy and Oak Hill Blvd. closed from 6AM until race finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Start here.
Can parents run with their children?
Yes! Parents and guardians can participate for FREE. No additional registration is required. You can run alongside your child or cheer them on as they take on the course!
What ages can participate?
The LIL' FRESHIE 1K is organized into three age-based waves:
- Wave 1: Age 10
- Wave 2: Ages 6–9
- Wave 3: Ages 5 and under
What does my child receive?
Every registered LIL' FRESHIE 1K participant receives a finisher's medal and a T-shirt to celebrate crossing the finish line!
Do children and parents need matching wristbands?
Yes. Each child's race packet includes two wristbands with matching numbers. One is for the child and one is for their parent or guardian. Both wristbands must be worn during the event.
For everyone's safety, children may only leave the finish line with an adult whose wristband number matches theirs.
When should we pick up our packet?
We encourage families to pick up their child's packet in advance, but it is not required before race day.
Advance packet pickup is available at FRESH by Brookshire's, 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy:
- March 4: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- March 5: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Picking up in advance can help make race morning easier. Each packet includes two matching wristbands, one for the child and one for their parent or guardian.
Does BGC Racing provide child care?
No. BGC Racing does not provide child care. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children throughout the event and should run alongside their child or cheer them on.