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Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon race photoJacksonville
US
RobBixbyPhotography · flickr (CC BY)“Jonathan Zander (Digon3)”, CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 64 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Jacksonville · 42.195km
Entry fee
$98.28Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, December 12, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon race photo
RobBixbyPhotography · flickr (CC BY)
Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon race photo
“Jonathan Zander (Digon3)”, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Entry fee supports Duval County high school cross-country and track teams, as well as summer camp scholarships.

Some funds also help create new running trails in the Jacksonville area.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3
Sarah Hart-UngerRan in 2024 · Finish time 3:42:24
“I have mixed feelings about this race!”

Sara finished the 2024 Jacksonville Marathon in 3 hours 42 minutes 24 seconds. She felt fine at first, but struggled with the heat and headwinds in the second half. Although she did not achieve the time she had hoped for, she achieved a Boston qualifying time.

Read the original on The Shu Box
Sarah Hart-UngerRan in 2024 · Finish time 2:54:46
“Mile 18 I finally had to fight a bit more as we turned into a head wind that would be with us pretty much to the finish.”

The runner finished in 2 hours 54 minutes 46 seconds and found the second half difficult because of the high humidity, rising temperatures and persistent headwind. Even so, the runner adjusted the target pace from the start and kept running to the finish. The runner was most pleased that the times for the first and second halves were even.

Read the original on High Five By 55
Hank GrabowskiRan in 2024 · Finish time 4:52:36
“My final race time was 4:52:36.”

Hank Grabowski ran the 2024 Jacksonville Marathon full marathon as his second marathon. After trying to pick up the pace beyond 20 miles, he began to fade from 23 miles and mostly walked briskly between 25 and 26 miles, but started running again for the final stretch and finished in 4 hours 52 minutes 36 seconds.

Read the original on N Equals One Lifestyle

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2023 Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon: fly over the marathon 3D course map!

Go&Race

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $98.28

until Nov 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $76.88

until Nov 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $44.79

until Nov 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit6 hours
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6 hours (half marathon·full)

EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km07:006h
Half21.0975km07:006h
5K5km07:00—
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

FINISH

The Bolles School Stadium Track

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The event starts at The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, in Jacksonville, Florida, and finishes on the track inside the same school's stadium.

It is held as a marathon only.

Digital clocks are placed at every mile, and water and Gatorade are provided every 2 miles, making it easy to plan your hydration.

The time limit is 6 hours.

Prize money is awarded for the marathon and half marathon.

Marathon participants receive a technical-fabric half-zip long-sleeved shirt and a finisher medal.

The course certification number is FL21041JK, and the course can be used to pursue a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The men's marathon record is 2 hours 14 minutes 33 seconds, and the women's record is 2 hours 36 minutes 45 seconds.

Proceeds support Duval County high-school cross-country and track programmes, summer-camp scholarships and the development of running trails in Jacksonville.

The registration page lists 1,270 participants.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (56°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
Pickup is typically available at a designated running store or the race venue before the race, so check the RunSignup race page for updates.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; the start is at The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL
  • Getting to the finishThe Bolles School Stadium Track (same campus as start)
  • Transit cardJacksonville's transit authority (JTA) uses the reloadable STAR Card (valid three years); visitors can…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; the start is at The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

Official site states course starts at The Bolles School on San Jose Boulevard. No nearby transit station identified; car access only.

Course runs north then south to Mandarin, loops, and returns along the St. Johns River to The Bolles School — 85% shade, flat/certified course.

No road closure or parking details published on the official page; race organizer contact (Ryann@1stplacesports.com) suggested for logistics not covered here.

Map

Getting to the finish

The Bolles School Stadium Track (same campus as start)

Finish is inside on The Bolles School stadium track; bag pickup at the west end of the track behind the finish/food area.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle bus service mentioned on official race page.

Transit card

Jacksonville's transit authority (JTA) uses the reloadable STAR Card (valid three years); visitors can instead use paper Silver STAR Tickets, or pay via the MYJTA or Token Transit apps with QR-code boarding. Regular bus fare is $1 per ride, with no tap-to-pay bank card acceptance currently.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is at 7:00 am on 12 December, so choose your starting clothing for the morning temperature.

The average temperature is 56°F.

Since the start address is clearly listed as 7400 San Jose Boulevard,

calculate the travel time to The Bolles School first when choosing accommodation, and plan to arrive before 7:00 am on race day.

Use the water and Gatorade provided every 2 miles as your basic hydration plan,

and decide whether to carry any nutrition you normally use for long-distance races.

Before the start, make sure your pace will get you in under the 6-hour limit.

Follow the race-week instructions for the Packet Pickup location and times.

Your time is recorded by a tag attached to your bib and appears in the race results.

Times are local to Jacksonville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

Hotel · 1.6km

8.3/10(299)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

Hotel · 1.6km

8.3/10(299)
View on Booking.com

Southbank Hotel By Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Hotel · 1.1km

7.5/10(1045)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Jacksonville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Jacksonville.

Total cost and budget for Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Jacksonville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

FAQ
When does Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL, United States.

How much is the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $98.28.

What is the time limit for Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026?

6 hours (half marathon·full).

What distances does Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon.

What time does Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 start?

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL.

Where does Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon 2026 finish?

The Bolles School Stadium Track.

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