Tour de Pain
Jacksonville, Florida
About this Race
The Tour de Pain features 3 races in 16 hours. You can run all three or just one or two – but to qualify for the finisher’s medal and awards, you must complete all three events.
All races are held at Prominence Business Park, 8900 Prominence Pkwy – off Baymeadows, just west of I-95. Start and finish of all three races is on Liberty Ridge Road.
Race 1 – 4 Mile Run
Friday, August 7 · 6:00 PM | Great 4-mile road course!
Race 2 – 5K Road Race
Saturday, August 8 · 7:00 AM
Race 3 – Road Mile
Saturday, August 8 · First wave at 8:30 AM
- 8:30 AM — Men’s Open Mile (under 40)
- 8:45 AM — Men’s Masters Mile (40 & older)
- 9:00 AM — Women’s Open Mile (under 40)
- 9:15 AM — Women’s Masters Mile (40 & older)
Race Benefits
- Local high school cross country and track programs
- Summer camp scholarships for high school cross country and track athletes
- Construction and maintenance of a new three-mile running trail at Aterro Recreation Park on Sunbeam Road
Race Details
All three races start and finish on Liberty Ridge Road at Prominence Business Park, 8900 Prominence Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
- Finisher medal if you complete all three events
- Moisture-wicking tank top for all participants
- Prize money for top finishers in the Tour de Pain series
- Age-group awards for the series
- Post-race celebration and beer garden after the final event
Friday, August 7 – 4 Mile Run
Prominence Business Park · 8900 Prominence Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · 6:00 PM start
- Road course through Prominence Business Park
- Starts and finishes on Liberty Ridge Road
- Course Map →
- Water stations on the course
- Light refreshments post-race (no full post-race activities)
Saturday, August 8 – 5K Road Race
7:00 AM start · Prominence Business Park
- Course Map →
- Water stations on the course
- Post-race food and drink
Saturday, August 8 – Road Mile
First wave at 8:30 AM · Prominence Business Park
- Run in four heats – see schedule above for wave times
- Two loops of a half-mile course Course Map →
- Post-race celebration and awards ceremony to follow
Starting Position
During registration please select your start position based on the pace you plan to average.
- Expected pace is under 8 minutes per mile
- Expected pace between 8 and 9 minutes per mile
- Expected pace between 9 and 10 minutes per mile
- Expected pace between 10 and 11 minutes per mile
- Expected pace between 11 and 14 minutes per mile
- Expected pace over 14 minutes per mile
Entry Fees
| 4 Mile Run | 5K | Road Mile | 3 Race Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through May 31st | $35 | $35 | $35 | $85 |
| June 1st until June 30th | $40 | $40 | $40 | $90 |
| July 1- July 30th | $45 | $45 | $45 | $90 |
| Starting August 1st | $50 | $50 | $50 | $100 |
Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds or deferrals!
RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RACE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
Register Now!
Online:
Online registration closes a few days before the race. After online registration closes, you can still register at any 1st Place Sports store or on race day.
In person:
You can register at any of our 1st Place Sports stores on our in-store computers with no processing fee.
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at your selected 1st Place Sports location on Thursday, 6th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Friday, August 7th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Packets will also be available starting at 5:00 PM at the 4 mile event location.
- Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, FL 32217
- San Marco Store: 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jax, FL 32207
- Jax Beach Store: 424 S. 3rd Street, Jax Beach, FL 32250
- 210 Store: 2220 SR 210 West, St Johns, FL 32259
Awards
Series awards only – no awards or medals are given for individual events.
Prize Money – Male & Female
- 1st Place Overall — $300
- 2nd Place Overall — $200
- 3rd Place Overall — $100
- 1st Place Masters — $100
Prize money double dipping is allowed – a Masters prize winner is also eligible to win Overall prize money.
Age-Group Awards
Top three finishers in each age division will receive awards based on total combined time across all three events. Divisions:
10 & under · 11–13 · 14–19 · 20–24 · 25–29 · 30–34 · 35–39 · 40–44 · 45–49 · 50–54 · 55–59 · 60–64 · 65–69 · 70–74 · 75–79 · 80 & over
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony will begin at 9:30 AM following the final event.
Finisher Medals
Finisher medals are awarded to all participants who complete all three races. Medals will be distributed at the finish line of the Road Mile.
Post Race Celebration
Water, fruit, and popsicles will be available after the finish of each event.
Beer Garden
Free beer will be served after the final event. Beer must remain inside the park.
Miller Lite Summer Race Series
The Miller Lite Summer Race Series includes the Run for the Pies, Tour de Pain, and Summer Beach Run. Prize money is awarded to the top 3 overall finishers (male and female combined across all three events):
- 1st Place — $500
- 2nd Place — $300
- 3rd Place — $200
Awards will be presented at the Summer Beach Run on August 15.
Jacksonville Grand Prix Race
This is an official Jacksonville Grand Prix event. Runners who finish in the top ten of their age group will receive points to be counted in the overall series. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the end of the series. For more information about the Grand Prix, click here.
