Gate River Run
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Event overview
The Gate River Run takes place on March 7, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, with the listed venue at 301 A Philip Randolph Boulevard. The event includes multiple race formats and had 4,122 participants listed. An expo and packet pickup are scheduled in the days before the race and packet pickup is also available on race day.
Distances
- 15K
- 5K for Charity
- Challenge Mile
- Junior River Run
- Diaper Dash
Race format and seeding
The 15K uses a four-wave start with seeded placement based on submitted qualifying times for the fastest wave. Wave 1 requires a submitted qualifying time (run between June 1, 2024 and registration) and is limited to runners with expected finish times under 1 hour 30 minutes (faster than 10 minutes per mile); there are seven colored zones within this wave. Waves 2 and 3 do not require proof of qualifying time and cover progressively slower expected finish ranges and paces. Wave 4 is for expected finish times over 2 hours 40 minutes and includes 15K walkers.
Registration, fees and extras
Base registration fees start at $55 for the 15K and $40 for the 5K, plus processing fees shown at checkout. A $5 discount applies for ages 19 and under and for ages 65 and older. Team scoring requires a minimum of four members. The event has a partnership offering participants the option to purchase Jacksonville Jaguars tickets to select home games at set rates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
