This Jacksonville marathon course is USA Track and Field certified (FL10117EBM), flat, fast, and very scenic with 85% shade. There are no hills, bridges, or overpasses. The course starts at Bolles School on San Jose Blvd. heads north and then back south passing the starting line at the 5K point.  The course then runs out and back into the historic and very scenic Mandarin area. You can qualify for the Boston Marathon for the next two years if spaces are still available. Water and electrolyte stations are located about every two miles. Clocks and mile markers at every mile. The 1/2 marathon is also certified.

Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Austin Richmond won the Jacksonville Bank Marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 11 seconds to beat second place by over 7 minutes. Kim Pawelek, a three time Olympic Trials runner, suffered from stomach cramps and still walked away with a six minute margin of victory with a time of 2 hours 55 minutes and 37 seconds.

First-timer, veteran win Jacksonville Bank marathon.

Human Interest Story

The Jacksonville Bank Marathon will start this Sunday at 7 am and more than 2400 runners are expected to participate. Running experts offer last minute training tips for your attempts to master the marathon.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results