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DONNA Marathon & Half Marathon Weekend

February 4, 2024
Jacksonville Beach
Trail
Distances
Marathon, Half-Marathon
Starting Time

7:30 AM

Fees

$120+

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1000-10000
Fast & Flat
Oceanfront
High: 65°
/ Low: 48°

Featuring two and a half miles of running along the sands of Jacksonville’s beaches and an opportunity to support one of the running world’s most significant charitable fundraising efforts, the 26.2 With Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer marks its 17th annual running this year.

Past years have seen more than 6,000 runners cross the finish line in all races combined — which include a full marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon and 5K — to help those fighting breast cancer today and to support research to find new ways to combat the disease. (The 5K takes place on Saturday, while the ultra marathon, half marathon and full marathon are run on Sunday.)

Both the half and the full marathons in this event start and finish at the Beaches Town Center, near where Atlantic and Neptune Beaches meet, and take runners for the early part of the race along the beach communities of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. From there, runners start heading west along Atlantic Boulevard briefly before heading north into the oceanfront neighborhoods of Atlantic Beach, turning on Sailfish Drive and then right again on to Plaza. The route takes a few more turns as it heads into residential neighborhoods and along the beach before heading back to the finish line at the Beaches Town Center. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Donna Foundation, begun by two-time breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan, a well-known Jacksonville local television anchor who has completed several marathons after being diagnosed with breast cancer and serves as an inspiration to women Finishing the disease around the country. Race organizers note that the course is pink–very pink. While the full marathon is open to runners only, the half marathon will be open to both runners and walkers, provided they can complete the race within the seven-hour time limit.
Overview
Featuring two and a half miles of running along the sands of Jacksonville’s beaches and an opportunity to support one of the running world’s most significant charitable fundraising efforts, the 26.2 With Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer marks its 17th annual running this year. Past years have seen more than 6,000 runners cross the finish line in all races combined — which include a full marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon and 5K — to help those fighting breast cancer today and to support research to find new ways to combat the disease. (The 5K takes place on Saturday, while the ultra marathon, half marathon and full marathon are run on Sunday.)
Both the half and the full marathons in this event start and finish at the Beaches Town Center, near where Atlantic and Neptune Beaches meet, and take runners for the early part of the race along the beach communities of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. From there, runners start heading west along Atlantic Boulevard briefly before heading north into the oceanfront neighborhoods of Atlantic Beach, turning on Sailfish Drive and then right again on to Plaza. The route takes a few more turns as it heads into residential neighborhoods and along the beach before heading back to the finish line at the Beaches Town Center. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Donna Foundation, begun by two-time breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan, a well-known Jacksonville local television anchor who has completed several marathons after being diagnosed with breast cancer and serves as an inspiration to women Finishing the disease around the country. Race organizers note that the course is pink–very pink. While the full marathon is open to runners only, the half marathon will be open to both runners and walkers, provided they can complete the race within the seven-hour time limit.

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Distances
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Starting Time

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Fees

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