Top Running Races
Ready, Set, Go! Bring the running shoes and join in on one of our big races during your Jax trip!
Throughout the year, Jax hosts several races and running events. Whether you’re looking for your next race destination, or just happen to be in town during one of our local 5Ks, Jacksonville is your spot for fitness and activity with courses that showcase the beauty of the city.
While Jacksonville is home to many races, this is a list of the city’s best races for visitors that allow them to easily register and participate.
January
- Winter Beach Run 10 Mile & 5k
February
- DONNA Weekend Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultramarathon, 5K, 2 mile Pete's Bar Crawl and DONNA Dash
- Jacksonville Spartan Weekend
- Ortega River Run 5 Mile, 1 Mile
- The Lumpia Run 5k
March
- Gate River Run 15K (Largest 15K in the nation)
- St. Paddy’s Run 10K, 5K
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit Run 5k
April
August
- Tour de Pain 4 Miles, 5k, 1 mile
October
- Evergreen Pumpkin Run 10 mile, 5K
November
- Light Up the House 5k
- Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Turkey Trot
December
- Ameris Bank Jacksonville Half Marathon, 5K
- Run Santa Run 5K
- Festival of Lights 5K, 1 mile
- Bank of America New Year’s Eve 5K
March 7, 2026
Gate River Run
February 28-March 1, 2026
Spartan Race Weekend
DONNA Marathon Weekend
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