Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 55°F at the start to 66°F, with average humidity at 73%. Wind will shift throughout, providing a tailwind in early and late segments but headwinds from miles 3-16, requiring pacing adjustments. Runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the heat and wind, particularly during the challenging middle miles.
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Race Info
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
