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 free financial counseling to help members reach their financial goals.

With more than 975,000 members, over $14 billion in assets and more than 2,000 employees, VyStar makes the communities it serves stronger by giving back – from revitalizing urban neighborhoods to supporting the military. In 2023, VyStar donated more than $6.6 million in community support to over 300 nonprofit organizations and VyStar employees dedicated more than 32,000 of volunteer hours.

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 of the expenses for this event  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

All proceeds from this event benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the City’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc., was formed in 2014 by the City of Jacksonville in partnership with Groundwork USA, along with support from the US National Park Service and US Environmental Protection Agency.

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.

Groundwork Jacksonville is dedicated to environmental preservation and community empowerment. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, Groundwork Jacksonville aims to create sustainable solutions for a greener, healthier future.

Visit www.groundworkjacksonville.org or follow @GroundworkJax on social for more information.

• 5K and 10K Run/Walk – 8:00 AM
• One mile at 8:30 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

The 5K Run/Walk  and 10K Run will start together at 8 AM on West Church Street. The 5K will run with the 10K until the corner of Blanche and Union. The 5K will then head back to finish on West Church St.   The 10K will continue on the S-line and turn around at Boulevard Street.  The 10K will follow the same course as 5K to the finish.

The one mile will start at 8:30 AM at the corner of  Lee and Church and will finish at the start/finish inflatable. on Church Street.

Course Map for the mile.

Free street parking and paid garage parking is available.  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.