Winter Beach Run
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Event overview
The IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run is a beach running event in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. It is organized by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports and lists IQ FIBER as the title sponsor. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Seawalk Pavilion area (75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach). The race is held on firmly packed sand near low tide and uses an out-and-back layout that starts and finishes at the Seawalk Pavilion.
Race details and logistics
Distances:
- 10 mile
- 5K
The 5K turns around at the 1.55 mile mark. The 10 mile course goes 2.5 miles out and back, then repeats the same 5K course. Medals are provided to all finishers of both distances. All entrants receive long-sleeve moisture-wicking shirts. There are overall and age-group awards for both distances; the 10 mile is part of the Jacksonville Grand Prix series for age groups 13 and older, and the 5K is the Grand Prix race for younger age groups. The 10 mile event has a 2.5 hour time limit (15 minute per mile pace). Packets are available at selected 1st Place Sports store locations before the race and are moved to the race site for race-day pickup. Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course. Entry fees vary by registration period. No refunds are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.