Local race directors, Zero Feet Above, recently donated $1500 of its proceeds from the 2025 Florida Roots Trail Race to Friends of Fort Clinch, while the race brought in another $700 in direct donations to the non-profit entity. This was the fifth year of the race, which has grown with each successive event, and more than 160 runners registered to run the trail system around the park.  As the number of runners has grown, so has the cast of local sponsors from Yulee to Centre Street.  First Port City Bank and Brightway Insurance have been consistent backers of the race, as have Mythic Running Co., SJ Brewing, and Anne Garrett Realty.  Coastal Chiropractic, Mocama Coffee and The Salty Pelican also joined the ranks of sponsors in 2025.

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