Headquartered in Jacksonville, VyStar is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union serving anyone who lives or works within its service areas stretching from Central Florida through Georgia. VyStar offers a full range of banking and loan services for individuals, families, and businesses, along with an array of services that includes investments, insurance, retirement planning, and financial counseling to help members reach their financial goals.

With more than 900,000 members, over $13.5 billion in assets and over 2,000 employees, VyStar makes the communities it serves stronger by giving back – from revitalizing urban neighborhoods to supporting the military. In 2022, VyStar gave more than $4.8 million in community support to over 300 nonprofit organizations.

Established in 1975, JTC Running is North Florida’s premier track club. JTC is dedicated to promoting health and fitness through running and walking. Helping build and maintain running trails is a priority for the club. That is why we are proud to underwrite all race expenses to ensure that 100% of entry fees and sponsorships support Groundwork Jacksonville and its efforts to build the Emerald Trail. For more information about JTC Running please click HERE.

Groundwork Jacksonville’s mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and social well-being. Jacksonville is one of 21 Groundwork Trusts across the country focused on environmental equity, resilience and stewardship, and transforming the natural and built environment in low-resource and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit www.groundworkjacksonville.org or follow @GroundworkJax on social for more information.

• 5K and 10K Run/Walk – 7:30 AM
• 5K and 10K Bike Ride for fun – 9:00 AM
• Custom designed Emerald Trail shirts to all entrants
• Custom designed medals to all finishers
• Chip timing for run/walk
• Live results
• Pre and post-race activities

Starts and finishes on Pearl Street near the intersection of Adams Street.

The 5K and 10K run/walk will start at 7:30 AM.

The bike 5K and 10K ride will start at 9:00 AM. This is a fun ride and is meant to be a tour of the riverfront.  This event is perfect for a family fun ride.

Free street parking and paid garage parking is available.  If you park on the streets near the courthouse, please do not park on the streets used for the race.  Additional parking information will be included in the race instruction email that will be sent to participants prior to the event.

RACE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.

You will receive race instructions the week of the event. These will include your assigned race bib number and your selected pickup location where you will need to pick up your race packet.  The email will also contain updated information for the event including parking instructions. Be sure that our 1st Place Sports emails are not going to your junk folder to ensure that you receive this important email.