Best Damn Race Jacksonville

This event is under new ownership, re-launching as the Times-Union Half Marathon & 5K, and they’re committed to making it the premier running event in the region.
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Best Damn Race® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big race experience at a local race price. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite runner, first timer, walker, or using a baby jogger, we want you to have the best DAMN race experience.

This USATF Certified Half Marathon course will start at The Jacksonville Landing and run through downtown Jacksonville. Included will be a long stretch on the Jacksonville Riverwalk, which runs alongside the St. Johns River. Course nutrition will include NUUN Hydration, Honey Stinger Gels, & water. This course provides 9 aid station opportunities with 2 port-a-potties per station.

This USATF Certified 10K Course will start at The Jacksonville Landing and run through downtown Jacksonville. Included will be a long stretch on the Jacksonville Riverwalk, which runs alongside the St. Johns River.

This USATF Certified 5K course will start at The Jacksonville Landing and run through a short section of downtown Jacksonville.

Our unique registration process allows all participants the opportunity to register for low prices on a first come, first served basis. This gives all athletes an opportunity to race regardless of income level. For example, our 5K starts out with the price of $15 and stays at that price for the first 200 who register. Why pay $75 for a 5K when you can run the Best Damn 5K for as little as $15 or as much as $40?

Our philosophy is “RUN, EAT, DRINK, PARTY” We pride ourselves on spoiling our athletes. Every race entry includes: race shirt, finisher medal, bib, goodie bag, free food, free beer, free massage (based on volunteers availability at expo). It doesn’t matter if it was your first 5K or your 10th Half Marathon, post race is a celebration of you and your fellow athletes!