Ortega River Run Brings ESJ Community and Beyond Together

Nearly 1,700 runners crossed the 2024 W.W Gay Ortega River Run finish line on Saturday, February 10. The 46th annual Ortega River Run drew the largest crowd in recent years to ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus, and provided entertainment and fun for the entire family. Thanks to generous sponsors, children enjoyed face painting, balloon art, a Game Truck, sweet treats, fun giveaways, and more at the street fair. Event proceeds benefit the financial aid efforts at Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus. “While we are in the process of calculating final numbers, I am confident we reached our fundraising goal of $75,000,” said Susan Kwartler, Director of Development, St. Mark’s Campus.

“We are grateful to our sponsors, especially the 2024 Title Sponsor W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, for their support and for helping to make this run a huge success,” said Susan Kwartler. “The event also would not have been possible without the 2024 Ortega River Run Committee: Jennifer Bechan (chair), Kayla Earrey (co-chair), Rebekah Hagan, Rachel Morgan, Jenny Rounds, Jessica Ryals, Amanda Trimble, and Hannah Williford.