About The Race: Begun in December 1977 as an English-style true cross-country race, our 5k competition for individuals and teams has become renowned for its unique, challenging course on the campus of Jacksonville University.
Event registration : HERE
This year the race starts at 8:00 A.M.!!
The GATE River Run is the largest 15K race in the United States and will once again serve as the USA 15K Championship with America’s top Olympic athletes competing for $85,000 in prize money. Last year over 24,000 runners and walkers participated in one of our featured events including the 15K, The Florida Times-Union 5K for Charity, the Junior River Run, and the Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile. To enter click HERE!
The Jacksonville Athletic Club is thrilled to partner with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to host what we think is the world’s first pole vault competition inside of a Zoo. This will be a fun experience for athletes, fans, and animals alike! JTC Running is a sponsor.
Entry fee is $40 per vaulter, which includes a t-shirt AND free entry into the Zoo for the entire day. The entry deadline is midnight, Friday, July 13th.
Schedule: 10:30 am- Girls Pole Vault 2:30 pm- Boys Pole Vault
A table will be at the zoo entry for the athletes to pick up their bib numbers and zoo tickets.
Results will be posted at www.jactiming.com