Gate River Run Jacksonville
Have you been watching the Olympics? Is it making you feel as though you’d like to do something physical and athletic? The Gate River Run 2010 is coming to Jacksonville in March. 
The largest 15K race in the United States, the 33rd Annual Gate River Run 2010 is scheduled for Saturday,
March 13th. Voted one of the top US Road Races for the last 20 years by Runner’s World Magazine there are three featured events. The main event, the 15K had over 14,000 participants last year who were either running or walking. The other two events are the Florida Times-Union 5K for Charity and the Adidas Junior River Run.
Beginning at Jacksonville’s Municipal Stadium, the 15K race runs through downtown Jacksonville, crosses the St. Johns River and then through historic San Marco. It continues down Atlantic Boulevard and crosses over the river for the second time finishing on Duval Street back at the stadium.
The Florida Times-Union 5K for Charity is a wonderful event for the whole family. This non-competitive event is not timed and participants can run, walk, push a stroller, or even pull a wagon. Families, friends, churches, schools, or civic group can help us raise thousands of dollars for charities!
Limited to children under 13 years of age, the Adidas Junior River Run is a free one mile fun run for children.
Along the route live bands will be keeping the participants pumped up and water stations will be located at every mile. This major event in Jacksonville brings a multitude of spectators who come out to cheer and indulge in parties all along the route.
The fun and excitement doesn’t end there. Publix will be hosting a Publix Post Race Celebration at the
Fairgrounds which will include plenty of free food and drinks, a band, beer, clowns and entertainment and more. It’s at this celebration that there will be an awards ceremony. All 15K finishers receive a medal and $85,000 in prize money is awarded.
The closing date for registration is Monday, March 8th at 11:59 pm so don’t miss this event. Register here.
Gate River Run 2010 starts at 8:30 am for the 15K and 8:15 for the 5K on Saturday, March 13th.
The start of the race is at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, 1400 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL Map
Please visit the website here for more details.
5 Responses to “Gate River Run Jacksonville”
By GregoryJ on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
Oh, dear.
I’m afraid I won’t be in Jacksonville that weekend. So sorry, just start without me.
Enjoy
By Diane on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
You’re too funny! I’ll be sure to keep you informed and maybe you can make the next one!