Winter Beach Run

Jacksonville Beach, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Event overview

The IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run is a beach-based run held at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The event is organized by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports, with IQ FIBER as the title sponsor. Distances offered:

  • 10 mile
  • 5K

The course is out-and-back on firmly packed sand near low tide. The start and finish are at the Seawalk Pavilion. The 5K turns around at the 1.55 mile mark. The 10 mile course goes 2.5 miles out and back, then repeats the 5K loop. There is a 2.5 hour time limit for the 10 mile event, which requires maintaining about a 15 minute per mile pace.

Race features and logistics

Medals are provided to all finishers in both the 10 mile and 5K races. All entrants receive long-sleeve moisture-wicking shirts. Overall and age-group awards are given for both distances; 5K age groups include divisions from 10 and under up to 80 and over. The 10 mile uses the same adult age groups but does not include the youngest divisions. Hot chocolate and snacks are available after the run at the Seawalk Pavilion.

Registration is available online, in 1st Place Sports stores, or on race day; the organizer states there are no refunds. Packet pickup is available at selected 1st Place Sports locations and at the race site before the event. Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course. Parking is available in a large lot west of the Seawalk Pavilion; additional parking will be farther away once that lot is full. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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