Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate wind shifts
Runners will face temperatures rising from 52°F at the start to 66°F by the finish, with humidity at 72%. A light headwind will challenge runners between miles 3-5 and 8-9, while tailwinds will assist from miles 1-2, 17-18, 22, and 25-26. To maintain pace, runners should consider adjusting their effort in the windier segments and stay hydrated, especially as temperatures increase.
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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
