First Coast Parkinson's Run
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About the race
First Coast Parkinson's Run takes place at Riverside Park on October 31, 2026. The event offers both a 5K and a one mile course and includes open and GORUCK divisions.
- 5K: one mile loop around Riverside Park then an out-and-back along Myra Street.
- One Mile: loop around Riverside Park.
Registration fees are tiered. For the 5K the fee is $30 until July 31, $35 starting August 1, and $40 on the day of the race. For the one mile the fee is $20 until July 31, $25 starting August 1, and $30 on the day of the race.
Race features include shirts for all entrants, medals for all finishers, overall and age-group awards, 5K GORUCK awards, and a post-race celebration in the park. The 5K GORUCK division requires male competitors to carry a 20 lb dry weight and female competitors to carry a 10 lb dry weight. GORUCK will provide loaner rucks and vests for first-time ruckers. Rucking prizes include a selection of ruck packs and vests.
Packet pickup is available Thursday, October 29 from 10 AM and Friday, October 30 from 10 AM until 4 PM at 1st Place Sports Baymeadows and 1st Place Sports San Marco. Packets are also available race morning at Riverside Park starting at 7:30 AM.
The 5K awards include top three overall male and female finishers, first place masters male and female, and top three finishers in multiple male and female age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
