1st Place Sports

Running Clubs in the Jacksonville Area

Jacksonville Track Club

• PO Box 24667
  Jacksonville, FL 32241
• (904) 384-8725

The Jacksonville Track Club now known as JTC Running is a group of over 750 road and track runners. The JTC, founded in 1975, hosts the Gate River Run, the Summer and Winter Beach Runs, Last Gasp, Ravines Cross Country Run, Guana River 50 km Trail Run, and the Couples Relay. They also host a Summer Track Series including the Mile Run Festival at Bolles School. The Club has frequent socials and holds several training clinics - including River Run training. Each month the club publishes its award winning newsletter, "The Starting Line". JTC Running is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track and Field. To find out more about JTC Running, visit their website at www.jtcrunning.com

Florida Striders

• PO Box 413
  Orange Park, FL 32067

The Florida Striders is a North Florida based running club and has over 800 members. The Striders started in 1978 and now host the River Road Resolution 5K, Run to the Sun 8K, The Hog Jog 5K and the Memorial Day 5K. The Club has monthly socials and runs. The Striders publish a monthly newsletter which they call the Strideright. The Florida Striders are members of the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track and Field. For more information about The Florida Striders, visit their website at www.floridastriders.com.

Amelia Island Runners

• P.O. Box 15322
  Fernandina Beach, Fl. 32035

In 2004, the runners in the Fernandina Beach area got together and formed a new club which they named Amelia Island Runners. In just a few years, it has grown to nearly 200 members by putting on quality races, producing a first-class newsletter and providing up-to-the-minute information on its website. They are active in the local community in supporting youth running, fitness, and charitable causes. The club is a member of RRCA and club membership brings a number of benefits such as discounts at participating merchants, including all 1st Place Sports locations in Northeast Florida. Visit www.ameliaislandrunners.com.

1st Place Sports Running Club

• 3931 Baymeadows Road
  Jacksonville, Fl 32217

The 1st Place Running Club was formed in 1996. The club has over 200 members and a very competitive racing team. This club conducts over 25 running and cross country events each year. Some of the better know races are: The Jacksonville Marathon, Outback Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon and 5K, The Tour de Pain race series, The Run for the Pies 5K, The Mandarin Run 10K, The Ortega River Run and The Gator Bowl 5K. 1st Place Sports publishes the Jacksonville Running Guide each quarter. This publication features entry forms for upcoming events and results from past races. They also conduct the Jacksonville Grand Prix (a series of 15 races that has overall and age group competition). 1st Place Sports is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track and Field. Visit: www.1stplacesports.com

Ancient City Road Runners

• P.O. Box 4111
  Saint Augustine, Florida 32085

Just 30 miles to the south of Jacksonville is the city of St. Augustine, a popular spot for tourism and casual living. The Ancient City Road Runners offers visitors and local runners a complete agenda of running activities. Well attended weekend training runs are popular with visitors and the Annual Matanzas 5000, held at the end of January, is one of the area most popular 5Ks in northeast Florida. Ancient City Road Runners is a member of the RRCA. For more information about Ancient City Road Runners, visit their website at www.ancientcityrr.org.

Girls on the Run

• P.O. Box 5028
  Jacksonville, FL 32247

Girls on the Run is a national, nonprofit program for elementary and middle school girls that uses running as a basis to build character, values and self-esteem. Throughout the Fall and Spring seasons, girls participate in fun and uplifting running workouts, interactive games, and group discussions while they learn important life skills, teamwork, self-respect and healthy decision making. The season ends with a 5K run which serves as the big celebration for the girls (not to mention a huge confidence booster and sense of accomplishment)! Each year, more than 14,000 girls are participating in this innovative and award-winning program and experiencing life-changes as a result. Incredible! Visit: www.girlsontherun.com

PRS Running Club

• 1431 Riverplace Boulevard, Unit 1710
  Jacksonville, FL 32207

The PRS Running Club, formed in 2012, is a Jacksonville based running club that can offer a great experience for runners of all ability levels. The Club has group runs all week, including Wednesday evening track sessions at Episcopal High School and a long run on Saturday mornings. The Club also puts on fun races that bring new people into running, like the Bold City Beer Run Series, the Krispy Kreme Challenge and the JB 7K. In addition, the club publishes a weekly newsletter, the Kiwi News, has monthly socials and quarterly running clinics. If you want to be part of a running club that is fast, fun and committed to fitness on the First Coast, then the PRS Running Club is for you! To find out more about the PRS Running Club, visit our website at prsrunningclub.com.

Other Clubs:

USA Track & Field

Okefenokee Track Club

North Florida RRCA State Representative

Key West Southernmost Runners