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Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon
Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Jacksonville, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- 1stplacesports.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 219 ft gain, 220 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon
A flat Jacksonville marathon weekend with marathon, half marathon, and 5K events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #40 (BQ rate 12.8%, PR score 99.5, Very Flat); Flat Boston qualifier with a strong Florida winter date.
- Notes
- Long-running Jacksonville marathon.
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Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon: common questions
- When is the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon held?
- In Jacksonville, Florida.
- What distances does the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at 1stplacesports.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from amerisbank.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 219 ft gain, 220 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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