›› Who We Are
1st Place Sports is proud to be recognized as Jacksonville's running headquarters and one of the top running stores in the nation. Whether you are looking to purchase a new pair of running shoes, the latest running apparel aaccessories, or enter your next race, give us a try. With over 30 years of experience in fitting running shoes, our stores have become a favorite spot for exercise enthusiasts.
›› What We Do
Customers are invited to stop by one of our four convenient locations and experience our 5-step Fit Process, which includes a foot pressure and treadmill analysis. All of our employees are experienced runners and are well trained to help guide you through the fit process. Our inventory includes Nike, Asics, adidas, Mizuno, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks and Reebok.
News
- Want to know what events and clinics are coming up? Check out our new Upcoming Events Page! To view our latest upcoming events and clinics, click the link to the right, or Click Here.
- We need help with the Jacksonville Bank Marathon! If you would like to volunteer for the Jacksonville Bank Marathon, please click here to see your options and to sign up! We also need Pace Group Leaders to lead groups between 3:30 and 5 hours in 15 minute intervals. Pace Group Leaders will receive a free entry. If you are interested, email Doug Alred at doug@1stplacesports.com.
- Confirm your entry into the Jacksonville Bank Marathon by clicking here!
- Come to a JTC Running clinic about Interarticular Hip Pain! Dr. Kevin Kaplan will be speaking at our Baymeadows store on Thursday, November 19th, at 6:00 PM. Don't miss this informative clinic! Visit jtcrunning.com for more information!
- We are proud to announce that Nike is our newest Grand Prix Sponsor! Find out more about the Grand Prix by clicking here!
- Starting Wednesday, October 28, JTC Running will be sponsoring a morning track workout at Bolles in addition to the afternoon workout. Due to the nature of the new agreement recently put in place with The Bolles School, there are several requirements that anyone wanting to join either the morning or afternoon track workout will need to meet. Click here to learn more!
- Come receive a FREE running assessment! Brooks Rehabilitation and Center for Sports Therapy will be coming to our Baymeadows and Beach Stores throughout the next couple months. Click here for more information.
- Jane and Doug Alred have been selected to be inducted into the Running Store Hall of Fame by the IRRA this November. The Alred's were selected from a group of over 500 running store owners. Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley will also be inducted at the ceremony in Austin, Texas. Click here to read the article.
- Check out our Fast Feet Training Group!
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» UPCOMING EVENTS
Check here for information on upcoming events and clinics!
» OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM
When you purchase items at our stores, you receive points. When you receive 300 points, you will get a $30 store credit!
» FACEBOOK FANPAGE
Become one of our Facebook Fans! Fans are able to see our updated events, view the latest event photos, and communicate with other runners!
» 5 STEP FIT PROCESS
Check out our 5 Step Fit Process! Our knowledgeable employees go through our expert shoe fitting for each and every customer!
» SHOE DONATIONS
Help us help our Jacksonville community! Bring in any of your old running shoes to any of our four store locations!