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

Human Interest Story

Kim Donaldson, a Pinellas County masters runner, won the 19th annual Jacksonville Marathon.

Pinellas competitors mastering marathon Series

Post-Race Review/ Results

Support of family, friends helps Patterson make winning debut

Rick Patterson edged into victory in his hometown Jacksonville Marathon on Saturday, beating by a half-step the course record holder. Patterson won in 2:37:35.
Kim Donaldson, 40, of St. Petersburg took the women's fileld in 3:01:19, just off her goal of breaking three hours.
The race 2,200 runners in the marathon and half-marathon.

19TH Jacksonville Marathon: First race, first place

Fourth-place finisher gives up spare tire to another

A wheelchair competitor gives up his spare tire only to have a flat himself in the final five miles; area residents complained the race kept shoppers away from their garage sales; and one competitor travels from England: all part of the Jacksonville Marathon.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results