Local walking group competes in Gateway River Run

Submitted by Becky White
March 14, 2017 4:42 p.m.

First Step Walking Group is a non-profit group that meets for distance walks Pictured are(left to right) Janet Morris, Ceris Freakes, Robyn Mejia, Becky White, Tom White, Grant Randa, Sharon Randa. Not Pictured Sara Newton, Kendrea Spencer, Gina and Gary Orlando. For more information find First Step Walking Group on Facebook. (photo by Becky White).

Eleven members of Amelia Island’s First Step Walking Group competed in and finished the Gate River Run in Jacksonville on March 11th. This was the 40th anniversary of the Gate River Run which is the largest 15K in the country.

First Step Walking Group is a non-profit group that meets for distance walks at different locations on Amelia Island on Saturday Mornings.