The Jacksonville Grand Prix is a season-long series featuring Jacksonville’s premier road races. The series kicks off with the Seacoast Bank Celebration Run on July 4 and concludes with the Run for the Pies in June.

Runners earn points at each event based on performance. Every race is scored independently, and competitors accumulate points across the season to determine overall and age-group champions.

How the Series Is Scored

The Grand Prix is divided into two halves:

• Summer–Fall

• Winter–Spring

Each half includes 8–10 races, and only your best eight scores in each half will count.

• Overall scoring is determined using age-graded performance factors based on standards from USA Track and Field.

• Age-group scoring is based on finishing in the top ten of your age group.

• Overall and age-group competitions are scored separately and are not combined.

Winners are determined by the top eight scores in each half of the season.

Another Way to Win

Complete 10 races during the season and earn a custom-designed Jacksonville Grand Prix glass mug—no podium required.

What Makes a Grand Prix Event?

Jacksonville Grand Prix events are:

• Established, high-quality road races

• Accurately measured courses

• Professionally organized by experienced race directors

• Fully timed with results provided to all finishers

When you run a Grand Prix event, you can be confident you’re participating in a well-run, competitive race.

How to Participate

Anyone can compete in the Jacksonville Grand Prix—no registration required.

Simply run the races. 1st Place Sports scores each event and tracks Grand Prix points automatically.

Points can be earned in two ways:

1. Overall Competition – based on age-graded performance

2. Age-Group Competition – by finishing in the top ten of your age group

You may compete in either or both halves of the series.

Cash Awards (Overall Competition)

Cash awards are given to the top five overall finishers (men and women combined):

• 1st: $1,000

• 2nd: $600

• 3rd: $400

• 4th: $200

• 5th: $100

Note:

• Prize money is not awarded to runners under 21 years old

Age-Group Awards

• Points are awarded ten deep in each age group.

• After overall winners are determined, age-group champions are selected.

• Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group.

• To qualify, runners must earn at least 300 points in one half of the season.

Points System (Age Groups)

Points are awarded for top-ten age-group finishes as follows:

1st – 100
2nd – 85
3rd – 70
4th – 55
5th – 45
6th – 35
7th – 25
8th – 20
9th – 15
10th – 10

Rules & Additional Details

• Overall scoring is based on age-graded performance factors.

• Points calculated by 1st Place Sports are final and official.

• Points for the 10 and under and 11-13 age-groups will be based on the accompanying 5K race with the Pumpkin Run, Thanksgiving Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon, Winter Beach Run and the Jacksonville Marathon.

• Participation in races 10 miles or longer is discouraged for runners 13 and under.

• A runner’s score for each half is based on their best eight finishes.

• Final standings compare the higher total from either half.

• Overall winners are removed from age-group standings at season’s end.

• Age-group placement is based on a runner’s age at their first race of each half.

• In the event of a tie, the runner with the best individual finish wins.

• Event dates and schedules are tentative and subject to change.

Grand Prix Sponsors