Saturday, January 14, 2017 • Jacksonville, FL • Course Map
Created for runners by runners, the Jacksonville running of the Best Damn Race Series will make its annual running in mid-January. Â Over 1,500 runners crossed the finish line in the 2016 running with 580 in the half marathon alone.
A race that starts at Metropolitan park, runners will make their way throughout downtown Jacksonville with stretches along the Jacksonville Riverwalk which runs parallel to the St. Johns River. From the starting line on Gator Bowl Blvd, half marathoners will make their way onto E. Bay Street, followed by a brief stretch on Water Street to the 2 mile marker.
Runners then take a left onto Riverside Ave and continue to follow the river for the next 1.5 miles passing by Riverside Park and Memorial Park. After reaching the fifth aid stations, participants take a right onto Barrs St. followed by a quick left onto Post St. before the 4 mile mark.
Making a left when they reach Cherry St, runners head south back towards the river, passing willow Branch Park on their right. Just before meeting the river, the course takes a right onto St. Johns Ave for an out and back with a short run on Oak St. before the turnaround point at the seven mile marker.
Here, runners will turn around and make their way back along St. Johns Ave for mile 8, before rejoining Riverside Ave for the last 3 miles of the race which ends at Metropolitan Park, across from EverBank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The half marathon course will include nine aid stations which include NUUN Hydration, GU Energy Gels and water.
The finish line will include free food, free beer, gluten free cider and a free massage. Overall awards will be given out in each race as well as age group awards presented to the top 3 in each division for the half marathon, 10K and 5K. Course time limits include 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon, 2 hours for the 10K and 1 hour for the 5K.
Race Weather & Climate
Lying where the St. John’s River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville is home to over 800,000 residents who enjoy surfing and swimming at the famous Jacksonville and Neptune beaches. January brings consistently mild temperatures between 45°F and 64°F.
On the day of the race (Jan. 14), the average low is  45°F and the average high is 64°F.
Past Results
- 2016 Best Damn Race Jacksonville Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Best Damn Race Jacksonville Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Best Damn Race Jacksonville here.
Starting Time
- 7:00 AM – 10K and 5K
- 7:15 AM –Â half marathon
Fees
- $1 – $75 for the half marathon
- $1 – $45 for the 10K
- $1 – $35 for the 5K
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2017 running of Best Damn Race Jacksonville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, visit the event website here.
Official Race Website
www.jacksonville.bestdamnrace.com
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