Jacksonville Marathon
Jacksonville Marathon race day weather
Mild start, steady finish
Runners will face temperatures rising from 55°F at the start to 64°F by the finish, with humidity at 73%. A light north wind will provide a headwind during tough segments, particularly from miles 2 and 18 to 22. It’s advisable to maintain a conservative pace early on, especially during the headwinds, and stay hydrated throughout the race.
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About the Jacksonville Marathon
The Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon & Half Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified, flat, fast and very scenic with 85% shade. There are no steep hills, bridges or overpasses. The course starts at Bolles School on San Jose Blvd. heads north, then south to Mandarin, does a loop and heads back along the St. Johns River to Bolles. Water & Electrolyte stations are located about every two miles. Clocks and mile markers at every mile. The 5K runs the first 5K of the marathon course and finishes on San Jose in front of The Bolles School. Source
