Top Running Races
Ready, Set, Go! Bring the running shoes and join in on one of our big races during your Jax trip!
Throughout the year, Jax hosts several races and running events. Whether you’re looking for your next race destination, or just happen to be in town during one of our local 5Ks, Jacksonville is your spot for fitness and activity with courses that showcase the beauty of the city.
While Jacksonville is home to many races, this is a list of the city’s best races for visitors that allow them to easily register and participate.
January
- Resolution Run 5K
- Winter Beach Run 10 Mile & 5 Mile
February
- Fight for Air Climb
- DONNA Weekend, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run
- Spartan: Jacksonville Super and Sprint Weekend
- Running of the Bulls 5K
- Ortega River Run 5 Mile, 1 Mile
March
- Gate River Run 15K (Largest 15K in the nation)
- St. Paddy’s Run 10K, 5K
April
- Never Quit 10K, 5K
- Cupcake Run 5K
- Strides for Pride 5K
August
- Tour de Pain 4 Miles
September
- Springfield 5K
- Run for Heroes 5K
October
- San Marco Wine and Chocolate Run 5K
- USO Armed Forces Half Marathon, Freedom 5K
- Evergreen Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K
November
- Salute to Veterans 5K
- Jacksonville Porch Fest 5K
- Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Turkey Trot
December
- Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Run Santa Run 5K
- Festival of Lights 5K
- VyStar New Year’s Eve Run 5K
March 1, 2025
Gate River Run
March 1–2, 2025
Spartan Race Weekend
February 2, 2025
DONNA Marathon Weekend
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