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Events Near Ponte Vedra FL

Pottsburg Distance Classic

Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 at 7:00am
All Wet Sports
Jacksonville, FL
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March To Get Screened 5k

Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 at 7:00am
Riverside Arts Market
Jacksonville, FL
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Callahan Ducks Unlimited Committee Recruitment

Callahan Ducks Unlimited Committee Recruitment

Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm
Dicks Wings
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Walk on the Wild Side

Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 at 9:00am
Anastasia State Park
Saint Augustine, FL
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Pirates On The Run 5K

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 7:30am
Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center
Fernandina Beach, FL
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The Donut Run 5k And 10k Races

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 8:00am
Recharge at eTown Amenity Center
Jacksonville, FL
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Girls Of Virtue 5K And 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 8:00am
Jacksonville, FL
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Vilano Bridge 5K And 10k Run

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 8:00am
Vilano Beach
Saint Augustine, FL
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Glow Up: Suicide Prevention Neon Glow Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 5:00pm
Howard Gilman Park
Saint Marys, GA
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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival - Daniil Trifonov

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
Amelia Plantation Chapel
Fernandina Beach, FL
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