About this Race
For Participants:
- Dri-Fit Logo T-shirt for all
- Branded hats for all entrants
- Medal for all finishers
- Beer for legal age participants
- Plaques to winners in the categories below
Race Happenings:
- Kid’s Zone & Activities
- Live Music
- Mobile Massages
- Fruit Stand
- Food Trucks
- And More
Donations:
This year, the proceeds from Run Wild will benefit two local organizations:
- The Wildlight YMCA’s financial assistance program, supporting after-school and summer enrichment.
- Addy’s Army, a named fund of CURE Childhood Cancer, is dedicated to advancing childhood cancer research in memory of Addy Tomberlin. To donate directly, visit: https://curechildhoodcancer.org/about-cure/named-funds/addys-army-fund/
Entry Fees
| 5K & 10K | 1 Mile | |
| Through December 31st | $30 | $15 |
| January 1st to February 28th | $35 | $15 |
| March 1st - March 31st | $40 | $15 |
| Starting April 1st | $50 | $15 |
Entry fees displayed on registration site will include server fees.
Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds or transfers!
Register Now!
Online Registration:
Online registration closes the day prior to the beginning of packet pickup or when the race has filled to its limit. 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 instore computers.
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at the 1st Place Sports Baymeadows and San Maro store location on Friday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All packets will be moved to the race site for race day pick up beginning an hour before the race.
1st Place Sports – Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217
1st Place Sport – San Marco Square – 2018 San Marco Blvd. 32207
Awards
5K Awards
$100 gift card to the top male and female overall finisher
Plaques will be awarded to the top master male and female and then three deep in the following age-groups. 10 & under, 11-13, 14-19 and ten-year groups from 20-29 to 80 and over.
10K Awards
$100 gift card to the top male and female overall finisher
Plaques will be awarded top the top three male and female finishers in the the 19 and under and then ten-year age groups from 20-29 to 80 and over.
Parking
Please see the map below for designated parking areas.
Post Race Celebration
Enjoy pre- and post-race eats at the food trucks. Grab a healthy (and free) snack at the fruit stand. Listen to live music from The Honey Badgers. And commemorate the morning at our selfie station. And kids can have some just plain fun at the Kids’ Zone!
Our model homes will also be open, so don’t forget to visit! www.wildlight.com
Course Restrictions
Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course under any circumstance. Biking next to a runner could lead to the runner being disqualified.



