What race distances can I run in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has 5K (20), 10K (13), Half Marathon (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Jacksonville, Florida
Upcoming running races in and near Jacksonville, Florida - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
21 upcoming races · 13 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Jacksonville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (31) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026BHI 2nd Annual 5K & Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (33) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (36) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Mister Softee 5K, 10K Ice Cream Races with 1 Mile Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (38) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026On the Move to Cure Ataxia Jacksonville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (40) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Greenwood Scholarship 5K and Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Freed to Run Challenge Jacksonville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Run Up for Heroes Jacksonville, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (42) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Veterans United Brewing Boos and Brews 5K Race / 1 Mile Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026The Block 5K Jacksonville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (45) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (47) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (49) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (51) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Jax Healing Hearts Race 5K & 1M Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Biscuits and Bubbles 5km and Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $20Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Jacksonville
When is race season in Jacksonville?
October is the busiest month for races in Jacksonville, with 7 of the 21, followed by September with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Jacksonville?
9 of the 21 races in Jacksonville already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Jacksonville races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 races in Jacksonville with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:14, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Jacksonville?
Browse Jacksonville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.