Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F to 66°F, with a 7 mph tailwind early on. Humidity will be at 72%, so pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures climb. Headwinds from miles 3-5 and 8-9 will challenge runners, while tailwinds from miles 1-2 and 17-26 will offer relief. Staying hydrated and monitoring pace will be crucial as conditions change throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon & Half Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified (FL10117EBM), 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
