Two local runs available during December

  • 2022-11-28
The 2022 Jacksonville Walk for Education will be held the first weekend in December, while the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon will come toward the middle of the month.

The yearly Jacksonville Walk for Education event will help raise funds for students and Historically Black College and Universities.

Participants will have three registration options. They can join one of the 18 existing teams, create a new team, or run as individuals. This year the event hopes to raise $25,000. Individual registration is $25.

Walk Day will take place on December 3rd, from 9:00 am to noon, at A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park, 1096 A Philip Randolph Boulevard.

The Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k will run eight days later. This marathon, Jacksonville’s oldest, will be celebrating its 39th year, as one of the United States fastest courses.

Swag includes large custom-made medals featuring event Logo Design, ½ zip moisture wicking long-sleeved shirts with the event’s graphic design, and race tag-timing.

The prize money for the event is $500 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for three top overall female and male finishers- will go to half-marathon and marathon winners. Winners in the 14 age categories will receive plaques.

The post-race celebration will provide food and drink before the awards ceremony begins.

Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k will take place Sunday, December 11th at 7:00 am at Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard.
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