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Host of the Gate River Run since 1978

JTC Running is Northeast Florida’s preeminent promoter of healthy lifestyles through running, fitness, and fellowship.

Help Create the JTC Running Trail at Aterro Park
Help Create the JTC Running Trail at Aterro Park

A running trail is being built by volunteers at Aterro Recreational Park, 4520 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257. JTC Running members are needed to help build the JTC Running Trail on Sunday, December 15th. No special ability is needed.  This work day session will focus on spreading the crushed concrete surface.  Bring a rake and

Guana River 12K/25K/50K Trail Races Results & Photos
Guana River 12K/25K/50K Trail Races Results & Photos

Participants enjoyed fantastic trail racing on Sunday, December 1st.  Thirty-four people completed the challenging 50K. They ranged in age from 19 to 68. One hundred-fifteen runners ages 15 through 75 completed the 12K. Another eight two-person teams ran the 25K.  Detailed race results can be found here. Photos from the day can be found here.

JTC Running Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes November 2024
JTC Running Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes November 2024

JTC Running Board of Directors Meeting Minutes   November 5, 2024  Location: Zoom Video Conference     President Doug Tillett called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.   Directors present for the meeting were Doug Alred, Jane Alred, Bonnie Brooks, James Bryant, Amiee Cords, Errol Daniels, David Farraday, Robert Jones, Amy Kisz, Franz Lerch, Sean McCormack, Jeff Palmer,

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About JTC Running

JTC Running is the creator and operator of the Gate River Run, which since 1978 has been one of the leading road races in the country. Its four different events encompass over 10,000 national and world class athletes, fitness runners, wheelchair athletes, walkers, and children.

JTC Running also conducts:

— the 5-mile Tijuana Flats’ Summer Beach Run, Florida’s oldest race, usually in August;
— the often-grueling 5k & 10-mile Winter Beach Run;
— the Last Gasp cross-country race in December;
— the Guana River 50 km Trail Run;
— and a series of four or five free or nominally priced track meets for competitors of all ages and abilities in the spring and summer.

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Help Create the JTC Running Trail at Aterro Park

Help Create the JTC Running Trail at Aterro Park

A running trail is being built by volunteers at Aterro Recreational Park, 4520 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257. JTC Running members are needed to help build the JTC Running Trail on Sunday, December 15th. No special ability is needed.  This work day session will...

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Guana River 12K/25K/50K Trail Races Results & Photos

Guana River 12K/25K/50K Trail Races Results & Photos

Participants enjoyed fantastic trail racing on Sunday, December 1st.  Thirty-four people completed the challenging 50K. They ranged in age from 19 to 68. One hundred-fifteen runners ages 15 through 75 completed the 12K. Another eight two-person teams ran the 25K. ...

read more

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