What race distances can I run in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has 5K (17), 10K (8), Half Marathon (5). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Florida · Race calendar
2026-2027 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.
18 upcoming races · 9 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, Oct 3, 2026ProspeRun Club Jacksonville, FLFrom $19Details 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 $40Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Beats at The Block 5K and Fun Run 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 Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fishweir Brewing Thanksgiving Day 5km and Kids 1km Jacksonville, FLFrom $40Details 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 $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Conqueror 5k: Jingle Jog Edition Jacksonville, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Bartram Springs Jingle All The Way 5K and 1.55 Mile Fun Run Jacksonville, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (51) Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 202711th Annual Be Bold 5K Jacksonville, FLRegistration opens Oct 20From $10Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Little Big Run Jacksonville, FLRegistration opens Nov 23From $25Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Jax Healing Hearts Race 5K & 1M Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Donut Run 5K and 10K Jacksonville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Biscuits and Bubbles 5km and Fun Run Jacksonville, FLRegistration opens Dec 17From $20Details Sat, May 1, 2027Run Up for Heroes Jacksonville, FLFrom $20Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Jacksonville. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Oct 17, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Jacksonville
When is race season in Jacksonville?
December is the busiest month for races in Jacksonville, with 5 of the 18, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Jacksonville races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 races in Jacksonville with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:21, 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.