Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature trend starting at 53°F and rising to 68°F by race end. Wind will shift from a tailwind in Miles 1-2 to headwinds in Miles 3-11, making those segments tougher. With humidity at 66%, pacing adjustments are recommended to maintain energy, particularly during the headwind stretches. Hydration should be prioritized, especially in the warmer late race miles.
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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
