Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic
Pickwick Plaza: 9850 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL
About this Race
This will be the 41st running of the Thanksgiving Distance Classic. This event started in 1984 with 500 runners in the half marathon. The shorter distance races were not offered until later. The half marathon course was point to point the first year. The race started at Flynn Park and finished at Pickwick Park Shopping Center, which is still its finish location.
The Community First Distance Classic Half Marathon, 5K, and One mile Turkey Trot is one of the largest fall running events in Jacksonville. With over 3,000 pariticipants this Thanksgiving morning event has become a tradition for many families. The event is a major fund raiser for the Mandarin Food Bank and also will provid funds to help build and maintain a new three-mile running/walking path in the Aterro Recreation Park on Sunbeam Road.
Title Sponsor
Special Thank You!
We would like to thank Demetree Brothers for their continued support by allowing us to use Pickwick Plaza for the start and finish of the event.
Race Swag
Race swag includes a black long-sleeve high quality moisture wicking shirt. Race finishers medal, race bib and good bag will be similar to last year as pictured in the two pictures on the right.
Email Communication
All communications including event promotions, bib number assignment, results problems, and runner instructions are done by email from 1st Place Sports. If you sign up for an event and do not receive an email from 1st Place Sports and want to receive them, please make sure that 1st Place Sports emails are not going to your junk mail.
Entry Fees
| Half Marathon | 5K | Turkey Trot mile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through August 31st | $56.00 | $31.00 | $12.00 |
| September 1st - October 31st | $61.00 | $36.00 | $15.00 |
| November 1st - November 11th | $66.00 | $41.00 | $15.00 |
| November 12th - November 22nd | $71.00 | $46.00 | $15.00 |
| Day of Race Registration | $75.00 | $50.00 | $20.00 |
- Registration fee will be reduced by $10 for 17 and under and 65 and over for the 5K and Half during registration.
- Entry fee includes a $1 donation to the Mandarin Food Bank.
- If you would like to help feed those in need please bring a canned good when you pick up your race packet! Thanks!
- Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds!
Register Now!
Online:
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 Tuesday, November 26th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Wednesday, November 27th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
| Baymeadows Store: | 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, FL 32217 (904) 731-3676 |
| San Marco Store: | 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jax, FL 32207 (904)399-8880 |
| Jax Beach Store: | 424 S. 3rd Street, Jax Beach, FL 32250 (904) 270-2221 |
| St Johns County: | 2220 CR 210, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 484-7641 |
| Race Date | beginning at 5:30 AM at race site |
Awards
Finisher Medals
All finishers in the Half Marathon, 5K and one mile will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
5K Age Group Awards
Awards will also be given to the following age groups: 10 and 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+.
Half Marathon – Cash Prizes
1st Place male and female: $500
2nd Place male and female:: $300
3rd Place male and female: $200
Masters male and female $100
Half Marathon Awards
In addition to the prize money awards above, award plaques will be given to the following age groups: 13 and under, 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+.
Checks will be mailed to eligible prize money winners.
HELP THOSE IN NEED!
A portion of each entry will be given to the Mandarin Food Bank. You can help too! If you would like to help feed those in need please bring a canned good when you pick up your race packet! Thanks!
Course
Digital clocks will be located at the each mile and the finish. All miles and turns will be clearly marked. Traffic will be controlled by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. However, you should be aware that traffic will be on the course. Be careful for your own safety. There is a 3.5 hour course limit.
View the Half Marathon Course
View the 5K Course
View the 1 Mile Turkey Trot Course
Post Race Celebration
Food and drink will be served near the finish line in Pickwick Plaza.
Free Beer
After the race The Cavern Pub (Formally Jax Craft Beer), located across San Jose Blvd. from the finish line will be offering one free beer per participant. You must have your race bib. Limit one per participant while supplies last.
Grand Prix Race
This race is an event on the 2024-2025 Jacksonville Grand Prix schedule. 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.
