Time to Hit the Trail!
Amelia Island Runners now have a new running venue! The Amelia Island Trail (AIT) is now officially open and offers runners, walkers and bicyclists 6.2 miles of paved, off-road trail. Construction on the $2.3-million federally-funded project started Oct. 15th last year. It runs between Peters Point Beachfront Park and Amelia Island State Park and is already seeing heavy use by local residents. Amelia Island Runners is a supporter of the AIT and provided a grant in January to the Friends of the Amelia Island Trail to help fund trailside amenities such as a map kiosk, benches and informational signs. We plan to partner with that agency in sponsoring fun runs/rides on the AIT in the future. Come run the AIT!
GROUP RUNS: AIR sponsors free weekly group runs, weather permitting, Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the FBHS track, 435 Citrona Drive. All ages, all abilities, always welcome -- and it's always free, with free expert coaching advice available. Walkers welcome too!
CLUB MEETING: AIR business meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. The May meeting is planned for Wed., May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at O'Kane's Irish Pub and Eatery, 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. Members and visitors are invited.
AIR GRANTS: Our club exists to promote running, jogging and walking, and we want to help others do the same. Here's a copy of our grant application with more info.
