Pinch-a-Penny Summer Classic
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Pinch a Penny Back to School Summer Classic 5K
The Pinch a Penny Back to School Summer Classic 5K takes place on August 1, 2026 at Pinch A Penny in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The race begins and ends at Pinch A Penny, 11112 San Jose Boulevard.
Organizers describe the course as fast and straightforward. The event is presented to attract both competitive runners and casual participants and is organized by the Florida Striders.
Event amenities include finisher medals guaranteed to the first 300 5K finishers and race shirts for the first 300 5K registrants. There is a water station on the course and post race refreshments. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, July 31 at two 1st Place Sports locations: Baymeadows, 3931 Baymeadows Road, and San Marco, 2016 San Marco Boulevard. Race day pickup is available but shirts are only guaranteed with pre race pickup.
Online registration closes on July 30 and in person registration is available at the listed 1st Place Sports locations through the day before the race and on race morning. Florida Striders family membership carries a club discount; each family member must register under their own profile to receive the discount. The event lists multiple sponsors including Pinch a Penny, Dicks Sporting Goods, and United Healthcare. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
