James Weldon Johnson Birthday 5K
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James Weldon Johnson Birthday 5K and Block Party
This event starts and finishes at James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Florida. It offers a timed 5K and a one mile option on a course that passes through the historic LaVilla neighborhood and by landmarks such as Stanton and Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.
- 5K
- One Mile
The 5K course is described as flat and fast and includes the "Along This Way Race Route," an interactive route with stations intended to be enjoyed at a "Party Pace." The finish returns to the park where a block party follows. The post-race gathering features food trucks, music, games, cupcakes, and other festival elements. Every race entry is entered for prize drawings that include tickets to local sports events.
All proceeds from the event benefit Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, the nonprofit partner dedicated to preserving and activating Jacksonville’s oldest park. The charity’s stated focus includes engaging with local history, building partnerships, and creating cultural events that support downtown community life.
Additional event details include overall and age-group awards with top three overall and 3-deep age-group placements for male and female divisions, corporate and open team competitions with three scoring members, official race shirts in multiple sizes, packet pickup at 1st Place Sports locations, and no refunds, transfers, or deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
