November 23, 2023

Pickwick Plaza
5K and One Mile 6:50 am - Half Marathon 7:00 am


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Register


Online:
» Click Here to Register Online
Online registration closes early. After online registration closes, you can still register in any 1st Place Sports store or on Race day.

On paper or in person:
You can register at any of our 1st Place Sports stores on our instore computers.

Entry Fees


Entry fee includes a $1 donation to the Mandarin Food Bank

  Half Marathon 5K 1 Mile Turkey Trot
Through August 31st $51 $31 $10
September 1st - October 31st $56 $36 $12
November 1st - November 11th $66 $41 $15
November 12th - November 22nd $71 $46 $15
Race Day $76 $51 $15

Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds!

Help Those in Need!
We will donate one dollar of each entry fee to the Mandarin Food Bank, but you can still help by bringing a canned good or non-perishable item when you pick up your packet or to the race.

Packet Pickup



Packets will be available for pick up at your selected 1st Place Sports location on Tuesday, November 21st from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Wednesday, November 22nd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

 

Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, FL 32217
San Marco Store: 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jax, FL 32207
Tapestry Park Store: 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Jax, FL 32246
Jax Beach Store: 424 S. 3rd Street, Jax Beach, FL 32250
St Johns County: 2220 CR 210, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 484-7641

Awards


HALF MARATHON AWARDS

Cash Prizes:

  • 1st Place Male/Female Overall $500
  • 2nd Place Male/Female Overall $300
  • 3rd Place Male/Female Overall $200
  • 1st Place Male/Female Masters $100

Age Group Awards:

Awards will also be given to the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

5K AWARDS

Awards will be given to the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Finisher Medal

All Half Marathon, 5K, and Turkey Trot participants will receive finisher medals!

Course



Digital clocks will be located at the each mile and the finish. All miles and turns will be clearly marked. Traffic will be controlled by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. However, you should be aware that traffic will be on the course. Be careful for your own safety. There is a 3.5 hour course limit.

View the Half Marathon Course

View the 5K Course

View the 1 Mile Turkey Trot Course

Start

The 5K will start on San Jose Blvd. from the main starting line at 6:50 AM. Please line up behind the pace flag for the pace you plan to run for the entire race.

The Half-Marathon will also start on San Jose Blvd. from the main starting line at 7:00 AM. Once the 5K has cleared the starting line, please line up behind the pace flag for the pace you plan to run for the entire race.

The Turkey Trot starts on Pall Mall near the corner of San Jose at 6:50 AM heading west on Pall Mall. It will start at the same time as the 5K at 6:50 AM.

Finish

All races finish at the same finish line inside Pickwick Plaza. Please move quickly though the finish area and be sure to retrieve your medal before exiting the fenced area.

Post Race


Free post race refreshment and  fruit will be available right after the race in Pickwick Plaza parking lot. The awards ceremony will be held at 9:30 AM.



Jax Craft beers would like to invite all Jacksonville Distance Classic participants to stop by our location (directly across San Jose Blvd from the finish line) for a free beer after you finish. You must be 21 years of age and have your race bib. We will be offering 10% off any DRAFT purchases on race day. This offer valid until allocated kegs run out.

Turkey Trot


Children participating in the Turkey Trot receive a shirt and a medal at the finish! Click here to view the 1 Mile course.

Results


All Half-marathon and 5K results will be posted live at 1stplacesports.com and on the 1st Place Sports app. Don’t have the app? Download it from the Apple store or Google Play.

Individual Pictures


Photos will be available on FinisherPix.com

Grand Prix


This race is an event on the Jacksonville Grand Prix schedule. Runners who finish in the top ten of their age group will receive points to be counted in the overall series. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the end of the series. For more information about the Grand Prix, click here.

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