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Walks, Runs, and Rides
Gate River Run, photo courtesy of City of Jacksonville
26.2 With DONNA the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer www.breastcancermarathon.com As the only marathon in the U.S. devoted to breast cancer and care, the DONNA Marathon Weekend is held each February. Proceeds from the event benefit The DONNA Foundation and Mayo Clinic to continue working to find a cure for breast cancer. CNN has named the race as one of the “Seven Marathons Worth the Trip.” Each year the event draws thousands of runners from all over the nation and even other countries. This race also qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon.
Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K www.amerisbank.com/jacksonvillemarathon This race will guide runners through Mandarin and along the St. Johns River. Known as the oldest race in Jacksonville, runners have the option of running a marathon, half-marathon
or 5K. Runners are also eligible for
Gate River Run
Never Quit 5K and 10K
the next two Boston Marathons if they
www.1stplacesports.com
www.neverquitnever.com
The largest 15K in the nation is held
Run or walk along Jacksonville Beach
right here on the First Coast. It also
during this 5K and 10K. The event
pairs with the Florida Times-Union 5K
works to educate the community on
for Charity and Brooks Rehabilitation
avoiding heart disease, stroke and
Challenge Mile. Children can also
brain bleeds through healthy life
participate in the Junior River Run 1
choices and making sure to “never
Mile or the Diaper Dash.
quit.”
walk. The walk raises awareness and
Katie Ride for Life
education about Down syndrome,
www.katiecaples.org
St. Augustine Half Marathon
working with local and national
This cycling and walking event raises
https://staugustinehalfmarathon.com
awareness and funds for more than
Whether you participate in the half
125,000 people who need organ
marathon, 5K, 10K or kids’ race, the
transplants. The event takes place
St. Augustine Half Marathon weaves
on Amelia Island, offering both
through the oldest city and gives
walking and cycling events of different
families and individuals a chance
distances and courses allowing for
to enjoy a day filled with fun and
any experience level to take part.
exercise.
Air Climb may be the perfect charity
Light the Night Walk
Walk For Wishes
walk for you. This walk raises money
www.lightthenight.org/ncfl
www.wish.org
for those affected by lung disease.
Experience the beauty of illuminated
Make-A-Wish works to grant wishes
balloons while honoring those
for children diagnosed with a critical
affected by cancer. The Leukemia &
illness. More than 300,000 wishes
Lymphoma Society works during this
have previously been granted. Help
walk to raise funds for cancer research
raise funds and honor those children
and treatments.
affected by illnesses at this event in
quality.
Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville Buddy Walk www.dsaj.org Enjoy the beauty of Jacksonville Beach during this annual one-mile
organizations. After working up a sweat, relax during the celebration filled with rides, live music, carnival games and delicious food trucks.
Fight for Air Climb www.lung.org For those daredevils, the Fight for
It is hosted by the American Lung Association and allows participants to climb a skyscraper with the reward of one of the best views in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park. www.heritagepublishinginc.com
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