›› 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. We have supported the Jacksonville running community for over 30 years! 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
- Walkers & runners are welcome to join Helene Neville on the amazing, last leg of her cross-country journey from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL! The 10K run is free and will start at the 1st Place Sports in Jacksonville Beach at 8:00 AM on August 1st! For more information, click here to download the flyer, or visit our Facebook Event Page.
- The 1st Place Sports Runner of the Week program has begun! You could win a Garmin 110 GPS Watch! One member of our staff will be selected each week as "Runner of the Week." If you spot, or think you have spotted, the 1st Place Sports Runner of the Week then you can send us an email to have your name entered to win! Click here for more information.
- Sign up now for the Fall 2010 Half Marathon Training Class! Click here for more information!
- Are you going to participate in any of the three half marathons this fall? Why not challenge yourself? Are you TUFF enough? Can you do three half marathons in three months? Sign up for the Tri-2B-Tuff Challenge now! Click here for more information and to sign up!
- The Jacksonville Bank Marathon and Half Marathon registration is now open! Click here for more information about the race, and to sign up!
- Join the 1st Place Sports Running Club! By becoming a 1st Place Sports Running Club Member, you will receive the Jacksonville Running Event Guide each quarter with all the latest entry forms for the upcoming season. You will also receive the following: A 10% discount on shoes and miscellaneous items, a 20% discount on apparel, a 1st Place Sports technical jersey, and $1.00 off races put on by 1st Place Sports. Sign up now by downloading the registration form, or by signing up online!
- 1st Place Sports introduces the Achillex Interactive Gait Analysis System! Achillex features gyroscopes and accelerometers that are attached to the foot. Within a few running steps the system analyzes the degree of pronation and impact forces exerted on your foot and determines the best shoe for your running needs.
- 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.
» 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!
» 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!
» UPCOMING EVENTS
Check here for information on upcoming events and clinics!
» SHOE DONATIONS
Help us help our Jacksonville community! Bring in any of your old running shoes to any of our four store locations!
» RACE FAQs
If you have questions or would like more information about our races, click the link above.
» RUNNING EVENT GUIDE
Click above to view the digital onscreen version of our Running Event Guide with the latest race information!
» RUNNING INJURIES
Click above to view information on common running injuries!