Tour de Pain
Jacksonville, Florida
About this Race
The Tour de Pain features 3 races in 24 hours. You can run all three or just one or two of the races. To qualify for the finishers medal and awards you must run all three events.
The Tour de Pain consists of the following:
First Race – 4 Mile Run – Friday, August 1st – 6:00 PM – Prominence Business Center. Great 4 mile road course!
Second Race – 5K Road Race – Saturday, August 2nd – 7:00 AM – James Weldon Johnson Park – Downtown – New 5K course!
Third Race – Road mile – New start time at 9 AM – Saturday, August 2nd – James Weldon Johnson Park – Downtown
- 9 AM – Men’s Open Mile (male under 40 years of age)
- 9:15 AM – PM – Men’s Masters Mile (male 40 and older)
- 9:30 AM – Women’s Open Mile (female under 40 years of age)
- 9:45 AM – Women’s Masters Mile (female 40 and older)
Race Benefits the following:
- Local High School Cross Country and Track programs.
- Summer Camp Scholarships for high school cross country and track athletes.
- The construction and maintenance of a new three-mile running trail at Aterro Recreation Park on Sunbeam Road.
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Race Features
RACE DETAILS
- Finisher Medals – if you run all three events
- Post-Race Celebration after the final event
- Moisture Wicking Tank Tops to all Participants
- Prize Money for top finishers in Tour de Pain Series
- Age-Group awards for series
- Beer Garden after last event
Friday – August 1st
4 Mile Run – Prominence Business Park – 8900 Prominence Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- The 4 mile is on the roads at Prominence Business Park
- 6:00 PM – starts on Liberty Ridge Road
- Finishes back at the start
- Course Map
- Water stations on the course
- No post-race activities – some refreshments
Saturday, March 2nd
James Weldon Johnson Park – 135 West Monroe Street – Downtown Jacksonville
5K – 7 AM
- Starts at James Weldon Johnson Park – Downtown
- 7:00 AM start
- Course Map
- Water stations on course
- Post race food and drink
Road Mile – 9 AM
- Starts at James Weldon Park – Downtown
- Mile is run in four heats starting at 9 AM. See schedule above
- Two loops of a half-mile course Course Map
- Post- Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Start of women open mile.
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, July 31st from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Friday, August 1st 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 (we do not give awards or medals for the individual events)
Male & Female
- 1st Place Overall – $300
- 2nd Place Overall – $200
- 3rd Place Overall – $100
- 1st Place Masters – $100
Prize money double dipping is allowed. What is double dipping? A masters prize money winner can also win overall prize money.
Age-group awards (Series only) will be given to the top three finishers in each age division based on total time for all three events: 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 and over.
Awards Ceremony after last event at James Weldon Johnson Park starting at 10:00 AM
Finisher Medals will be given to all those who finish all three races. Medals will be distributed at the finish of the mile run.
Post Race Celebration
Water, Fruit and popsicles will be available after the finish of each event.
Beer Garden
We will have free beer after the last event. Beer must remain inside the park.
Summer Race Series
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The Miller Summer Race Series includes the Run for the Pies, Tour de Pain, and Summer Beach Run. Prize money to top 3 overall (male and female combined for the three race series (Run for the Pies, Tour de Pain series, and Summer Beach Run).
- 1st $500
- 2nd $300
- 3rd $200
New for 2025! Custom running hats to top three in each age group from 10 and under to 80 and over. Must run in at least two of the summer series races to qualify
Awards will be presented at the Summer Beach Run on August 16th.
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.
