About this Race
The Winter Beach Run is going GREEN!
With the help of Beaches Go Green, a local non-profit focused on environmental education, we are committed to reducing the footprint of the 2020 Winter Beach Run and we’re asking you for your support!
You can help by joining us at the Going Green Winter Beach Run and support our efforts to Go GREEN. We will be providing recycling bins for every trash bin, as well as a compost bin for compostable food waste; so please put your waste in the proper bin. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Beaches Go Green to help with other local Go Green efforts.
Runners are the most health-conscious groups in the world so we should be the group most dedicated to the health of our planet. Some of the practices we’re implementing this year include eliminating the following:
- Single use plastic water bottles given out at the end of the race
- Single use plastic bags used for goodie bags
- Paper entry forms – please register online or at 1st Place Sports in-store kiosks
- Paper results – live results will be posted online as race progresses
Some additional efforts include:
- Providing aluminum water bottle with race logo to all finishers
- Providing compostable and Biodegradable paper cups at water stations
- Providing reusable goodie bags
- Providing recycling and compost bins
- Practicing conscious purchasing decisions to reduce waste as much as possible
- Donating left-behind shoes & clothing
- Repurposing left over food by sending excess to local homeless shelter
*Beaches Go Green, a non-profit based out of Jacksonville Beach, FL, aims to spread awareness and education about the waste that we produce and how it affects the environment, particularly the consumption of single use plastic. BGG’s vision is that through awareness and education, people will make small “green” changes in their lives that add up to BIG things. If you are interested in getting involved or donating to support BGG’s education programs, please direct inquiries to www.beachesgogreen.org
Entry Fees
10 Mile & 5 Mile | 1 Mile Fun Run does not include a shirt | |
Through January 17th | $30 | $10 |
January 18th - January 24th | $35 | $10 |
Day of Race | $40 | $10 |
Discounted Entry:
» There is a $2.00 discount through January 17th if you are a current JTC Running Member. The one mile fun run is free, but does not include a shirt.
Register Now!
Online registration:
» Click Here to Register Online
Online registration closes the day prior to the beginning of packet pickup. 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 with no processing fee!
Sorry, there are absolutely no refunds!
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at your selected 1st Place Sports locations on Thursday, January 23rd from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday, January 24th 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.
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 |
Awards
10 Mile:
- Top Awards: Awards will be presented to the top three men and women overall and to the top three masters male and females.
- Age Group Awards: Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each of the following male and female age groups: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60- 64, 65-69 and 70 & over.
- Aluminum water bottle with race logo to all finishers
5 Mile:
- Top Awards: Awards will be presented to the 1st > Place Overall Male and Female.
- Age Group Awards: Awards will be presented to the top three in each age division above including 10 and under, and 11-13.
- Aluminum water bottle with race logo to all finishers
Course
The course is out-and-back on the beach at low tide. The 5 mile and 10 mile will run together heading north. The 10 mile course is 2.5 miles north, five miles south and 2.5 miles north to finish. The five mile will finish at the 5 mile mark of the ten mile race.
The one mile course will be 1/2 mile to the south and back from the same starting line.
Directions
The SeaWalk Pavilion is located where 1st Street North and 1st Avenue North meet in Jacksonville Beach. Take Butler Boulevard (Highway 202, Exit 344) from I-95 to A1A and then north three miles to Beach Boulevard.
Parking
Arrive early to avoid parking problems. There is a large parking lot west of the SeaWalk Pavilion. 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.
Grand Prix Race!
The Winter Beach Run is a race in the 2019-2020 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.
Post Race Celebration
Stay after the race for the huge post race party!