Racing Against Hate 5K
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Event overview
Racing Against Hate 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL, with the start location at Winston Family YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave. The event is organized by the First Coast YMCA and the Jewish Community Alliance and includes community activities connected to their Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity in the Community initiative. Proceeds will benefit that partnership to support education, conversation and speaker events in 2026-2027.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Logistics and services
Pre-race packet pickup is available at the Winston Family YMCA and at the Jewish Community Alliance on the days before the race and on race day. The event features a Unity Village with vendors, community partners and food trucks, plus a group warm-up led by YMCA and JCA instructors. The 5K course includes a run or walk over the Acosta Bridge on the main road (southbound). The 1 Mile Fun Run follows the Riverwalk.
The race uses a bib chip timing system; chips are distributed at packet pickup and do not need to be returned at the finish. Overall awards are based on official start time and age group awards are based on individual chip time. Overall awards are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; 5K age group awards are given in 10-year intervals and presented to the top Men, Women and Non-binary finishers. Results will be available live online and at an on-site results tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
