RACE DATE: Saturday, September 16, 2023
LOCATION: Citrus High School Stadium, Inverness, FL (Map)
TIMES:
6:30 am Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:30 am 5K Race Start
7:35 am 1 Mile Walk
8:15 am Kids Fun Run
Join us for the 7th Annual Phil Royal Legacy Foundation "Royal Run 5K" on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Proceeds of the race go to benefit the Phil Royal Legacy. Previously the Beat the Sheriff 5k, started by Sheriff Jeff Dawsy in 1997. Following the unfortunate passing of Sheriff Candidate Phil Royal, Sheriff Dawsy agreed to pass the torch to the Legacy Foundation to insure this event would continue.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The race venue has moved back to Inverness. We will be running the original Shamrock Scamper Course which Starts and Finishes at Citrus High School. There is plenty of parking available and permanent bathrooms at the Stadium!
The very first Beat the Sheriff 5K took place at the Crystal River Mall, organized by a young deputy named Phil Royal. As a School Resource Officer, Phil wanted to get his at risk youth involved in constructive and beneficial activities. As an avid runner, Phil decided to put on a race and give every kid who could beat him a reward. The Beat the Sheriff was born and has continued to grow ever since. We look forward to seeing everyone in Inverness this year and running the new course.
In the 5K if your time is faster than 26:36 you will receive a “Faster than Phil” certificate along with a special Phil Royal Legacy gift!
Registration Information
Entry Fees: | Registration (by September 13, 2023) |
Day of Race (cash or check only) |
Individual Entry - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk | $30.00 | $35.00 |
Middle/High School (13-17) - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk | $15.00 | $30.00 |
Kids (12 & Under) - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk | $10.00 | $30.00 |
Overall Individual Male/ Female
Overall Masters (40 and up) Male / Female
Medals 3 Deep in 5 year Age Groups (Age 15 thru 85 & up) AND 7-Under, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14
All 1 Mile Walkers will receive a great looking event T-Shirt
Participants doing the Kids Fun Run will receive a participation award.
In the 5K if your time is faster than 26:36 you will receive a “Faster than Phil” certificate along with a special Phil Royal Legacy gift!
Returning this year will be the Legacy Team Challenge where we will recognize the team, group, club, or organization with the most participants.