Proposed Schedule of Races for 2008-2009
Tour de Pain (3 Races in 24 Hours)
August 7th and 8th, 2009 » Various Locations
The Tour de Pain is the first race of the Grand Prix. The points earned for the Grand Prix will be based on the results from all three races in the series. The Tour de Pain features three races in 24 hours. See entry form for details. There were 850 runners in last years race.
Carrabba’s Summer Beach Run
August 22, 2009 » 6:00 PM » Jax Beach Seawalk
This is the oldest race in Florida and one of the largest beach runs in the world. The 5 mile event features an out-and-back course. Look for a big post race celebration at the Seawalk with live music, free beer, and food provided by Carrabba’s. 1,700 runners finished last year. This is a Jacksonville Track Club event. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Children’s Way 5K
September 26, 2009 » 8:00 AM » San Marco
This is one of the newer events on the Grand Prix. The 5K course is certified and will be a good test of your 5K ability. The race earned it’s way on the Grand Prix by not only having a great 5K course, but also having one of the best post race celebrations in the city. Over 700 runners participated last year. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Evergreen Pumpkin Run
October 25, 2009 » 8:00 AM » Evergreen Cemetery
This is a great course! This 10 mile Sunday morning event will be held mostly inside Evergreen Cemetery. The course is beautiful, mostly covered by large oak and magnolia trees. There will also be a 5K race. This race has grown every year. There were over 1000 runners last year. Conducted by 1st Place Sports. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Native Sun Mandarin Run 10K
November 21, 2009 » 8:00 AM » Mandarin Park
This is one of the fastest 10K courses in the south and one of the oldest races in Jacksonville. 600 runners finished last year. The race will start and finish at Mandarin Park on a very scenic loop course. USA T&F certified. Conducted by 1st Place Sports. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Outback Steakhouse 1/2 Marathon
November 26, 2009 » 8:00 AM » Mandarin Plaza
A Thanksgiving Day tradition. Thanksgiving Day seems to be the perfect day to hold a longer event. This is a great course though mostly tree-lined streets. Starts at Outback Steakhouse on San Jose Blvd. A 6K and 1 mile is held with the main race. Over 4,000 finishers last year in both events. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Jacksonville Bank Marathon & 1/2
December 20, 2009 » 7:00 AM » Bolles School
The race starts at The Bolles School, winds its way through the large oak trees of Mandarin, and finishes on the Bolles track. This may not be the largest marathon around, but it is one of the best. The Marathon starts at 7:00 AM along with the 1/2 marathon. The marathon counts as double points and the 1/2 marathon as single points. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Vystar Gator Bowl 5K
December 31, 2009 » 2:00 PM » Jacksonville Landing
This race is held right before the Gator Bowl Parade on the parade route. Thousands of spectators make this a race not to miss! A big New Year’s celebration at the Jacksonville Landing with live bands, and free food and beer. Over 1,400 runners last year. Conducted by 1st Place Sports and the Gator Bowl Association. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
River Road Resolution Run
January 16, 2010 » 8:00 AM » Orange Park Kennel Club
One of the oldest 5Ks in the area. This USA T&F certified course has a beautiful finish down River Road next to the St. Johns River. This race had 500 finishers last year. The race is conducted by the Florida Striders. Visit www.floridastriders.com for more information.
Matanzas 5K
January 23, 2010 » 9:00 AM » St. Augustine
This is one of the largest and fastest 5Ks in the area. Starts and finishes at the St. Augustine Recreation Center. 1000 finishers last year. If you’re looking for a fast 5K time, this race is the one. The cool to cold weather makes for fast times. Visit www.acientcityrr.org for more information.
Winter Beaches Run (10 mile)
February 14, 2010 » Jax Beach
This ten mile event is out-and-back on the sand. Race start and finish location is scheduled to be the Comfort Inn in Jacksonville Beach. The race is 5 miles out-and-back to the north and then 5 miles out and back to the south. The race has a companion 5 mile, which is not a Grand Prix event except for the 13 and under age group. There were 1,400 runners last year. Conducted by the Jacksonville Track Club. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Ortega River Run (5 Mile)
February 27, 2010 » 9:00 AM » Ortega Blvd.
This 5 mile race starts and finishes at St. Mark’s Episcopal School on Ortega Blvd.. This is a beautiful run over two different bridges over the Ortega River. The race had 2,000 finishers last year. Conducted by 1st Place Sports, in conjunction with St. Mark’s Episcopal School. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
St. Patty’s Day 10K
March 21, 2010 » 8:00 AM » EverGreen Cemetery
This race is held on a very fast, flat course through large stately oak and magnolia trees. This will be a two loop course inside the cemetery. Course will be lined with St. Patrick’s Day decorations. There were 800 finishers last year. Contact 1st Place Sports. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
Run To The Sun 8K
April 17, 2010 » 8:00 AM » Orange Park Kennel Club
Race starts and finishes at the Orange Park Kennel Club on Highway 17. This is a fast and flat 5 mile race running out and back along the St. Johns River. Over 600 runners participated last year. Conducted by the Florida Striders. Visit www.floridastriders.com for more information.
Memorial Day 5K
May 31, 2010 » 8:00 AM » Green Cove Springs
This is a fast 5K that runs through the heart of Green Cove. The course is well shaded. There is a festival with lots of food and the swimming pool is open after the race. More than 800 runners participated last year. Conducted by the Florida Striders.
Run For The Pies 5K
June 12, 2010 » 8:00 PM » Jacksonville Landing
This is truly the fastest 5K in the South. The race features two 5K races. One for elite runners and one open to all other runners. The race starts and finishes at the Jacksonville Landing. 1,500 runners finished last year.This is the final event of the Jacksonville Grand Prix. Conducted by 1st Place Sports. Call (904) 731-1900 for information.
