Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, adjust for warmth
Runners will face temperatures rising from 52°F at the start to 66°F by the finish, requiring pace adjustments as the day warms. Winds will shift from a tailwind in the early miles to headwinds during critical segments from miles 3-9 and mile 16. With an average humidity of 72%, hydration will be essential throughout, especially as temperatures climb. Runners should anticipate the toughest conditions during headwind stretches and adjust their strategies accordingly.
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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
