INDIAN ISLAND — The Navy will host its annual Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday, June 30.
Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez will join Cmdr. Gary Martin, commanding officer of Indian Island, in kicking it off.
“We had a great turnout last year when we revived our summer fun run and added a terrain course through the trees,” Martin said. “Based on participant feedback, we are using the terrain course again this year.”
Participants will run and walk on a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) terrain course through forested area on the southern end of Indian Island.
There is also a 1-mile course on paved roads, ideal for children, participants with special needs or those with strollers or pets.
Members of the public can register now by visiting http://tinyurl.com/deerrunregister.
Preregistration is $14 for adults and free for youths 16 and younger.Preregistration ends June 28.
Registration will be available the day of the run from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Department of Defense-affiliated personnel who are qualified for a My Fleet and Family Readiness — or MYFFR — online account can register for the run by searching for Activity Number 623400 at https://myffr.navyaims.com.
They include active-duty Navy and Coast Guard, full-time reservists, Department of Defense civilians and military retirees.
Participants can enter the main gate at Indian Island at 9 a.m. Picture identification is required for entry.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each men’s and women’s age divisions.
