Upcoming Jacksonville Races
Jacksonville Bank Marathon,
Half Marathon & 5K
Sunday, December 18, 2011
- Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K • 7:00 AM
- The Bolles School
- 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217
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There is a six hour course limit for the Marathon. Services will be terminated based on 14 minute per mile pace. Because of the timing of the Jacksonville Bank Marathon, you can qualify for the Boston Marathon for the next two years.
Registration Information
Entry Fees
- Until October 31st
- » $20 for 5K, $40 for 1/2 Marathon, $65 for Marathon
- Nov. 1st - Nov. 30th
- » $25 for 5K, $45 for 1/2 Marathon, $70 for Marathon
- Dec. 1st to Dec. 17th
- » $30 for 5K, $50 for 1/2 Marathon, $75 for Marathon
- Day of Race
- » $35 for 5K, $55 for 1/2 Marathon, $80 for Marathon
- 13 & Under, 65+ until Nov. 30th
- » $15 for 5K, $30 for 1/2 Marathon, $50 for Marathon
- » Buy $125 worth of Brooks merchandise at 1st Place Sports, and get a free entry into the 1/2 Marathon or 5K, or pay half price for the full Marathon! This offer is open to the first 100 takers!
- » There is a $2.00 discount if you own your own chip, but chip number must be entered on entry form.
- » Make your check payable to the JACKSONVILLE BANK MARATHON.
- » Mail with completed entry to: Jacksonville Bank Marathon, 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32217
- » If check is drawn on the Jacksonville Bank, you can deduct $2.00 from your entry fee!
- » Sorry, there are no refunds!
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Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at one of the following 1st Place Sports locations:
- » 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, (904-731-3676) *This location is closest to the race site*
- » 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, (904-399-8880)
- » 424 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, (904-270-2221)
- » 2186 Park Avenue, Orange Park, (904-264-3767)
Be sure to check your pickup location on your entry form! If you do not indicate a location, your packet will automatically be at the Baymeadows store. Packets will be availabe from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Friday, December 16th and Saturday, December 17th. Day of Race: All packets will be moved to the Bolles School for day of race pickup from 5:30 AM until 6:45 AM.
Confirmation
All Runners who register prior to December 1st will receive a confimation by email, so make sure to include your email address on your entry form!
Race Photos
Brightroom will be taking photos for this race. We are going to have a backdrop for photos at the finish of the race. Runners can have their photos taken after they receive their finisher medals.
Clothes Check In
A clothes check-in area will be located at the starting line. Make sure that you have your bag clearly marked with your race number. All bags wil be available for pickup on the west end of the track behind the finish line and food area.
Race Timing
The race will be timed using the ChampionChip (chip must be worn on your shoe during the race). If you have your own chip, you need to enter your chip number on the entry form, and deduct $2.00 from the entry fee. You must cross the timing mats to be included in the results. Do not wear your personal chip if you sign up on raceday!
Awards
Marathon Awards: $500, $200 and $100 to the top three overall men and women, $100 to the top master male and female. The overall runners and the top ten finishers in each age group will score double points to be counted in the Jacksonville Grand Prix.
1/2 Marathon Awards: $100 to the top male and female overall. The overall runners and the top ten finishers in each age group will score single points to be counted in the Jacksonville Grand Prix.
5K: There are no awards for the 5K.
Age Group Awards: Awards will be given to the first three finishers in each of the following age-groups: 19 and under, 20-24 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.
Finisher Medals: Medals will be given to ALL marathon and half marathon finishers in the finish chutes.
Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony will be held in the Bolles Stadium. The 1/2 Marathon Awards will start at 10:30 AM. The Marathon Awards will start at 12:00 PM.
Directions to the Race Site
The Bolles School is located at 7400 San Jose Blvd. From the South, take Highway 13 (San Jose Blvd.) north for five miles off Interstate 295. From the north, exit Interstate 95 at Baymeadows Road. Take Baymeadows three miles west to San Jose Blvd. The Bolles School is located two miles to the north on the left.
» Click here for directions on Google Map
Parking
Parking for the race is limited at The Bolles School. If you are staying at the host hotel, please try to use our buses. The bus transportation is free and should get you back and forth to the race site without delay.
Course
The Jacksonville Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified (FL10117EBM), flat, fast, and very scenic with 85% shade. There are no hills, bridges, or overpasses. The course starts at Bolles School on San Jose Blvd. heads north and then back south to Mandarin, does a loop and heads back along the St. Johns River to Bolles. You can qualify for the 2012 and 2013 Boston Marathons at this event. Water & Electrolyte stations are located about every two miles. Gel is provided at the 16 & 19 mile water stations. Clocks and mile markers at every mile. The 1/2 marathon is also certified.
The Start
The Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 5K will start together on San Jose Blvd. in front of Bolles School at 7:00 A.M. The gym will open at 5:30 AM for day-of-race registration and as a runner’s assembly area. A clothes check-in area will be located at the starting line.
The Finish
Marathon: The Marathon will finish on the Hodges Field Track in the Skinner-Barco Stadium at The Bolles School. Each runner’s name will be called out as they enter the stadium.
1/2 Marathon: The 1/2 Marathon will run with the Marathon until just after the 8 mile mark and will return to finish on the track at Bolles.
5K: The 5K runs the first 5K of the Marathon and finishes on San Jose in front of The Bolles School
Grand Prix Race
This race is the 7th race of the 2011-2012 Jacksonville Grand Prix schedule and the first Marathon of the series. 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.
AccomModations
Embassy Suites
The Embassy Suites will serve as race headquarters. They are offering a special discounted rate to runners. The Embassy Suites is located just east of Interstate 95 on Baymeadows Road, about 5 miles from the race site. Call (904) 731-3555 for reservations. We will provide bus transportation to and from the race site from the hotel. Parking is very limited at The Bolles School.
Homewood Suites Jacksonville-Baymeadows
Homewood suites is also providing a discounted rate for runners. It is located on Baymeadows Road, west of Interstate 95, about 4.5 miles from the race site.
Bus Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided from the Embassy Suites on Baymeadows Road from 5:30 AM until 6:00 AM. Hotel bus transportation is ONLY for runners staying at the hotel.
Medical Aid Stations
Medical stations will be located at various points along the course and at the finish.
Post Race Party
A post race celebration for all runners will be held at the finish line right after you finish. Free food and drinks will be served. A post-race lunch will be served that includes soup, bagels, and fruit.
Want to be a Pace Group Leader?
We need Pace Group Leaders for the Marathon. Pace Group Leaders will receive a free entry. If you are interested, email Doug Alred at doug@1stplacesports.com.
We need Volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer to help with the Jacksonville Bank Marathon, please email doug@1stplacesports.com! Thanks, we really appreciate your help!
Weather on Race Day
December 19, 2010: Low 41, High 50, Average humidity 85%
December 20, 2009: Low 41, High 54, Average humidity 62%
December 21, 2008: Low 55, High 80, Average humidity 70%
December 16, 2007: Low 44, High 72, Average humidity 73%
December 17, 2006: Low 59, High 78, Average humidity 76%
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