Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate wind shifts
Runners will face a temperature range from 52°F at the start to 66°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 72%. Wind will shift throughout the race, providing a tailwind early, but headwinds will challenge runners from miles 3-5 and 8-9. Adjust pacing during these tougher segments and stay hydrated to maintain performance as temperatures rise toward the finish.
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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
