Jacksonville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, variable winds
Runners will face temperatures starting at 55°F and peaking at 66°F, with humidity at 73%. A light tailwind will assist from miles 1-2, then headwinds will challenge runners from miles 3-10 and 14-16. Adjust pacing strategies accordingly, especially during headwind sections, and take advantage of tailwinds in the later miles for a stronger 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
