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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
9850 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville FL
Distances
Half · 5K
About this race
Event Date
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 9850 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Race Schedule
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
- 5K and 1 Mile Start: 6:50 AM
Race Overview
- 43rd Running: This will be the 43rd running of the Thanksgiving Distance Classic.
- Inception: The event started in 1984 with 500 runners in the half marathon.
- Course History: The half marathon course was point to point in the first year.
- Finish Location: The race finishes at Pickwick Park Shopping Center.
Event Details
- Large Participation: One of the largest fall running events in Jacksonville, with over 4,000 participants.
- Tradition: A Thanksgiving morning event that has become a tradition for many families.
- Fundraising: The event is a major fundraiser for the Mandarin Food Bank.
- Community Impact: Funds will help build and maintain a new three-mile running/walking path in Aterro Recreation Park.
Packet Pickup
- Pickup Days: Packets will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24th and Wednesday, November 25th.
- Pickup Times: Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Location: At your selected 1st Place Sports location.
Registration Link
- Sign Up: For more information and to register, visit Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic.
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