Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run
Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
About the Race
The Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run consists of a 5 mile, 5K and one mile run/walk. The 5K will start with the 5 mile and will turn around at the 1.55 mile point of the race. Medals will be given to all 5 Mile, 5K and One Mile finishers. There will not be awards for the 5K.
Due to tides we will have an earlier start time this year.
Start Times
5 Mile and 5K – 6:00 PM
One mile – 6:05 PM
Race Features
RACE DETAILS
- 5 mile, 5K and one mile events
- Prize money to overall winners in 5 mile
- Colorful running technical tank tops
- Large custom finisher medal
- Free tacos from Tijuana Flats
- Live band
- Free beer
- 5 Mile is the Jacksonville Grand Prix Event
58 YEARS AND STILL RUNNING!
JTC Running is pleased to present the 58th running of the Summer Beach Run. The first Summer Beach Run was held in 1965 when the Beatles were taking the US by storm. Long hair with long sideburns was the rage, and we had not yet put a man on the moon. The first event consisted of 25 to 30 runners who were taken by truck to the starting line at Hannah Park. There were only men running the race that year. Most were high school cross country runners getting ready for the season. The race in those days was a straight shot down the beach to the Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station. The Seawalk Pavilion would not be built for another 40 years.
Now, the SBR also offers a 5K and One Mile fun run, and has over 1,000 participants. This event features one of the best post-race celebrations of the year. Tijuana Flats will be provided free beer and two tacos to each finisher (must be legal age to receive beer). IDs may be required.
Extra tickets for family members not participating are available during registration for $8 each. Tickets will also be for sale at the event at registration tent.
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Seawalk water fountain donated by JTC RUNNING will be available before and after the race!
About JTC Running
JTC RUNNING, North Florida’s premier track club, has been “Running Jacksonville since 1975! As the host organization of the Summer and Winter Beach Runs and the Gate River Run, JTC Running is dedicated to promoting health and fitness through running and walking.
For more information about the JTC please click HERE or see information below.
Entry Fees
| 5 Mile & 5K | 1 Mile | |
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| Through June 30th | $30 | $15 |
| July 1st - July 31st | $35 | $15 |
| August 1st to August 18th | $40 | $20 |
| Race Day | $50 | $20 |
Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds!
» JTC Running members receive $3.00 off through August 18th!
Age Discounts – 17 and under and 65 and over will automatically receive a $5 discount when registering online for the 5k and 5 mile.
RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RACE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
Register Now!
Online:
» Click Here to Register Online
Online registration closes early. After online registration closes, you can still register in 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 locations on Thursday, August 17th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday, August 18th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All packets will be moved to the Jacksonville Seawalk Pavilion for raceday pick up starting at 4:00 PM.
| Baymeadows Store: | 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, FL 32217 |
| San Marco Store: | 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jax, FL 32207 |
| Tapestry Park Store: | 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Jax, FL 32246 |
| Jax Beach Store: | 424 S. 3rd Street, Jax Beach, FL 32250 |
| 210 Store: | 2220 CR 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259 |
1 Mile Fun Run
One Mile Fun run starts at 6:05 PM at 5 mile/5K starting line. The race is out 1/2 mile and then back to the finish at the start area. Medals will be given to all children in this event.
Awards
Cash awards of $150, $100 & $50 will be paid to the top three men and women overall in the 5 mile.
To qualify for prize money in the 5 mile men must break 29:00 and women must run under 32:00
Beach towels will be also be given to the top men and women overall, the top masters male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following men’s and women’s divisions: 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 and 80 & over.
FINISHER MEDAL
All finishers will receive a large custom designed finisher medal. One mile fun run finishers will receive a fun run medal.
Previous medal.
Parking
Arrive early to avoid parking problems. There is a large parking lot between the Seawalk Pavilion and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, but they charge to park. Once this lot is full, you will have to look for parking spots farther from the starting area. The later you arrive, the farther away you will have to park.
Towing in the Wachovia Bank Parking lot is being enforced even though the bank is closed.
JTA has the Beaches Trolley that runs up and down 3rd Street between the South Beach Parkway Shopping Center and the Atlantic Village Shopping Center. Ride cost: $1 each way. On Saturday during the summer, it runs until 2 a.m. and hits numerous stops about 20 minutes apart. So you’ll have lots of party time after the SBR Party is over!!
As always, the streets are a free for all; park responsibly and don’t get towed!!
Course
The 5 mile, 5K and one mile course is out-and-back on the beach. All races will start heading south. Digital clocks will be located at each mile. The turn-around point will be clearly marked with signs and cones. Water stations will be located at each mile. The race will be held near low tide to ensure adequate beach for all runners.
Tijuana Flats Post Race Celebration
We would like to once again, welcome Tijuana Flats as the title sponsor of the Summer Beach Run. Tijuana Flats will be providing free food to all participants and beer to all legal age participants at the Seawalk Pavilion right after the race. The Hard to Handle Band will be featured! Stick around after the race and enjoy the evening. The 5 mile awards ceremony will start at 7:30 PM. Prize money will be awarded to the overall winners, plus beach towels will be given to age group winners.
Jacksonville Grand Prix
This event is a race in the 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.
Previous Winners
| Year | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time |
| 1965 | Del Lewis | 26:49.0 | none | |
| 1966 | Del Lewis | 28:42.3 | none | |
| 1967 | Ken Misner | 28:04.7 | none | |
| 1968 | Ken Misner | 26:17.5 | Glena Mackey | 44:18:00 |
| 1969 | Ken Misner | 23:26.9 | Mary Harden | 49:00:00 |
| 1970 | Ken Misner | 25:54.5 | Kathy Ford | 43:43:00 |
| Jack Bachelor | 25:54.5 | |||
| 1971 | Jack Bachelor | 25:30:00 | Jacquelin Priestley | 37:53:00 |
| 1972 | Bill Blewett | 27:41.9 | Margaret Tolbert | 36:39:00 |
| 1973 | Ken Misner | 24:17:00 | Emily Cade | ? |
| 1974 | Dennis Skelton | 24:54:00 | Janis Gage | 34:53:00 |
| 1975 | Barry Brown | 26:18:00 | Pam peterson | 41:00:00 |
| 1976 | Tim Simpkins | 26:33:00 | Janis Gage | 31:58:00 |
| 1977 | Ken Misner | 24:07:00 | Janis Gage | 30:24:00 |
| 1978 | Wally Rodriguez | 25:33:00 | Laura Ledbetter | 31:44:00 |
| 1979 | Mike Wachholz | 26:35:00 | Darien Andrea | 32:39:00 |
| 1980 | Mabry McCray | 25:39:00 | Darien Andrea | 30:54:00 |
| 1981 | John Rogerson | 23:59 | Laura Ledbetter | 29:50:00 |
| 1982 | Benji Durden | 24:09:00 | Laura Ledbetter | 28:49:00 |
| 1983 | Mabry McCray | 24:34:00 | Jane Millspaugh | 30:32:00 |
| 1984 | Dennis Stark | 24:58:00 | Donna Combs | 30:46:00 |
| 1985 | Mike Wachholz | 23:52 | Lanier Drew | 28:33:00 |
| 1986 | Dean Matthews | 25:27:00 | Lanier Drew | 30:39:00 |
| 1987 | Peter Gamble | 25:41:00 | Betsy Veronee | 30:34:00 |
| 1988 | Ron Borsheim | 27:19:00 | Kelly LaDuke | 30:11:00 |
| 1989 | Declan Doyle | 26:01:00 | Lisa Emery | 29:47:00 |
| 1990 | Mark Kathman | 26:42:00 | Lisa Emery | 31:37:00 |
| 1991 | Earl Stoner | 24:46:00 | Monica O’Reilly | 28:31:00 |
| 1992 | Earl Stoner | 25:20:00 | Wendy Frazier | 29:13:00 |
| 1993 | Mark VanAlstyne | 26:38:00 | Beth Michael | 30:53:00 |
| 1994 | Jon Dennis | 25:54:00 | Patty VanAlstyne | 30:22:00 |
| 1995 | Rick Patterson | 26:01:00 | Sylvia Fisher | 31:43:00 |
| 1996 | Rick Patterson | 26:25:00 | Kimberly Bruce | 29:52:00 |
| 1997 | Randy Hollinger | 25:45:00 | Cathy Vasto | 28:53:00 |
| 1998 | Mark VanAlstyne | 26:12:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:33:00 |
| 1999 | Said Diri | 28:33:00 | Donna Garcia | 30:13:00 |
| 2000 | Brian Fleischmann | 27:48:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:25:00 |
| 2001 | Lee Yaracs | 26:34:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:13:00 |
| 2002 | Owen Shott | 29:04:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:26:00 |
| 2003 | Zeph Joseph | 25:52:00 | Kim Pawelek | 29:28:00 |
| 2004 | Jerry Reckart | 26:39:00 | Garin Glenn | 30:27:00 |
| 2005 | Josh Johnson | 28:06:00 | Michelle Krueger | 32:47:00 |
| 2006 | Owen Shott | 27:55:00 | Kim Pawelek | 31:31:00 |
| 2007 | Justin Jacobs | 27:50:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:17:00 |
| 2008 | Justin Jacobs | 28:04:00 | Sopagna Eap | 30:31:00 |
| 2009 | Justin Jacobs | 27:12:00 | Kim Pawelek | 30:06:00 |
| 2010 | Chris Mutai | 27:17:00 | Lindsay Sundell | 28:59:00 |
| 2011 | Rich Tremain | 29:21:00 | Liubov Denisova | 30:30:00 |
| 2012 | Fabian Manzano | 29:45:00 | Kim Pawelek Brantly | 32:34:00 |
| 2013 | Stephen Pifer | 27:17:00 | Kim Pawelek Brantly | 30:30:00 |
| 2014 | Jeremy Criscione | 26:57:00 | Svenja Meyer | 31:23:00 |
| 2015 | Chris Mutai | 26:33:00 | Audrey Maheu | 30:26:00 |
| 2016 | Matthew De Villers | 27:16:00 | Kim Pawelek Brantly | 31:30:00 |
| 2017 | Chris Mutai | 27:17:00 | Lauren Scott | 31:19:00 |
| 2018 | Justin King | 29:00:00 | Val Kline | 34:15:00 |
| 2019 | Chris McCaffrey | 27:25:00 | Val Kline | 33:38:00 |
| 2020 | Event not held | |||
| 2021 | Jonathan Besselink | 27:22 :00 | Caroline Moore | 33:17:00 |
| 2022 | Leonardo Canete | 30:12:00 | Katharine Laco | 33:11:00 |
JTC RUNNING
JTC RUNNING members are part of an organization that gives back to the community, having donated nearly $400,000 to local charities and leading the way in the development of the Emerald Trail, as well as continually working to improve safety for Jacksonville runners, bikers and walkers. Watch our video.
Hundreds of runners and walkers love JTC Running and so will you! Memberships range from just $20/year for an individual and $25 for a family of up to 10 members. It’s easy to join, just click this link:
Benefit of being a member:
- Discounted entry fees at Club races including Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run, Gate River Run, Winter Beach Run, Guana Trail Races & Last Gasp
- Admission to the highly coveted Members Only VIP Hospitality Tent at Gate River Run
- Bi-monthly informative and entertaining newsletter
- Low cost training classes led by experienced coaches for major races & exclusive classes and clinics
- 10% discount at all 1st Place Sports stores
- Local training runs & track workouts
- Social events to connect with other Club members
