Statistics | Race Info | How to Register | T-Shirt & Bib Distribution | Volunteers | Donations/Pledges | Sponsors | Safety Fair | Directions | Parking | Safety/Weather

There is a terrible problem in this country, an epidemic. Our children are at risk.

There are over four million known child molesters/sexual predators in this country that are four times more likely than other violent criminals to strike again, and what about the ones we don’t know about yet. Many of whom you might never suspect. It’s time now to turn it all around.

You can help protect our children. Join us at the St. Pete Times Forum on March 29th for the 3rd annual The Run for Innocence - Jessie's Run.

Come out for the 5 mile, 5K, 1 mile fun run or bring your kids to cheer on the runners and to participate in the safety fair. There will be child identity card finger printing, safety demonstrations, face painting, music, door prizes and much more! Proceeds go to K.I.D.S. Foundation and to other non-profit organizations involved in protecting children. Help us make a difference in the lives of child one step at a time.

We can no longer run from the problem, so let’s run to solve it!


Statistics
National
- At least 2 out of every 10 girls and at least 1 out of every 10 boys are victims of a sexual abuser.

- Four million child molesters reside in the United States.

- There is, on average, one child molester per-square mile in the U.S.

- 1,460 children died due to child abuse 2005 in the United States.

- Aproximately 3.3 million allegations of child abuse and neglect reported in the United States, 6 million were made to Child Protective Agencies in 2005.


International
- 2 million children have been killed in wars, 6 million mutilated, 12 million left homeless, 1 million left orphaned, 10 million marked by irreparable psychological and spiritual scars.

- 1.2 million children being trafficked.

- 150 million girls and 73 million boys under 18 experience forced sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual violence during 2002.

- Estimated from 2000 suggest that 1.8 million child were forced into prostitution and pornography, and 1.2 million were victims of human trafficking.

Statistics gathered from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics and childmolestationprevention.org


Race Information
The route begins at the Forum Plaza & Channelside Dr. for all races. Runners proceed west on Channelside - over the Platt St. Bridge - and onto the northbound lanes of Bayshore Blvd. The turnaround for the 5 mile run is at DeSota St. and the 5K run is at Edison and the runners return via the reverse route to the St. Pete Times Forum into the finishline just at the end of the tunnel (parking garage).

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Check-in & Late Registration

7:00 AM
5 mile

8:00 AM
5K (3.1 mi)

8:30 AM
1 Mile, Fun Run/Walk

9:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
Safety Fair & Activities

Registrations and check-in close 15 minutes prior to the start of each event.
Start times are subject to change. Check the website for updated information.


How to Register
Click here to register online
Click here to download a registration form. (Forms must arrive by March 26, 2008)
Register the day of the race up to 15 minutes prior to the start of each event.

CH25026 THE COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING(800)435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, A PPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.


T-Shirt & Bib Distribution
Participants may pick-up pre-race packets March 28th at Starbucks on Bay to Bay from 4:30pm until 7:00pm or on the Plaza at the St. Pete Times Forum the day of the race at the designated pick-up areas.


Volunteers
New and returning volunteers are encouraged to get involved. Race volunteers will receive a t-shirt in appreciation of their efforts. For more information, please call 813.727.0786 or click here and fill-out the volunteer form.


Donations/Pledges
Take advantage of our online donation/pledge program. When you register online, you have the option to add a donation to your registration fee. You can also click here to make a donation online or click here to download a pledge form.


Sponsors
We are still looking for sponsors to include on our t-shirt. If you are interested in supporting this or future events, please click here to fill in the sponsor request form and a representative from K.I.D.S. Foundation will contact you.



Safety Fair Information
There will be child identity card finger printing, safety demonstrations, face painting, music, door prizes and much more!


Directions
FROM ST PETERSBURG/MADERIA BEACH:
- Take I-275 North to Exit 44 (Ashley Drive) to Jackson
- Left on Jackson to Morgan
- Right on Morgan to Channelside

FROM CLEARWATER/LARGO/PINELLAS/PALM HARBOR/TARPON SPRINGS/OLDSMAR:
- Take SR 60 (Gulf to Bay/Courtney Campbell) to I-275
- North on I-275 to Exit 44 (Ashley Drive) to Jackson
- Left on Jackson to Morgan
- Right on Morgan to Channelside

NORTHWEST TAMPA/HUDSON/NEW PORT RICHEY/PASCO/SPRINGHILL:
- Take Veterans Expressway (SR 589) South to I-275
- Take exit 42 (Armenia Avenue)
- Go south on Armenia Avenue to Platt Street
- Go left on Platt
- Platt turns into Channelside Drive

NORTH TAMPA/OCALA/GAINESVILLE/TOWN AND COUNTRY/LAND O LAKES/ZEPHYRHILLS:
- Take I-275 South to Exit 45A (Downtown East)
- Go south on Jefferson to Whiting Street
- Right on Whiting Street to Morgan
- Left on Morgan to Channelside

ORLANDO/LAKELAND/PLANT CITY/DAYTONA/ JACKSONVILLE/POLK COUNTY:
- Take I-4 West to I-275 South
- Take Exit 45A (Downtown East)
- Go south on Jefferson to Whiting Street
- Right on Whiting Street to Morgan
- Left on Morgan to Channelside Drive

BRADENTON/SARASOTA/VENICE/FT MYERS/FT LAUDERDALE/MIAMI/NAPLES/PORT CHARLES:
- Take I-75 North to Exit 50 Crosstown Expressway (TOLL)
- West on Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Downtown East)
- Right on Kennedy Blvd to Morgan
- Left on Morgan to Channelside Drive

BRANDON/VERO BEACH/PALM BEACH/GIBSON:
- Take SR 60 (Adamo Drive) West to Channelside Drive
- Go south on Channelside Drive


Parking
Certain parking will be available around the St. Pete Times Forum for FREE, however, some lots will still be charging to utilize them. Check back for updated parking information and maps as they become available.


Safety/Weather
For the safety of all participants, in-line skates, skateboards, strollers and pets are discouraged from participating in this event. The event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. If cancelled, your entry fee will still be used as a donation to K.I.D.S. Foundation and to other non-profit organizations involved in protecting children.