2019

July 2019

GAME ON! PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATIONJoin JaxParks, My Gym and Journey to One in celebrating NRPA's Park & Recreation Month 2019 with a day of fun for the entire family. For more information contact Ellie Walker at (904) 255-7933.

Activities will include:

  • 3v3 Basketball Tournament & Free Throw Competition. Please contact Athletics at (904) 255-7926 to sign up.
  • Obstacle Course & Kids Zumba Courtesy of My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
  • Family Kickball
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Giant Soccer
  • Cornhole
  • Bungee Run
  • ​DJ &  Refreshments

Robert F. Kennedy Park
1133 Ionia St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
​July 20, 2019
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Game On! Parks & Rec Day Flyer

April 2019

BEACHES COMIC CON 7

The 7th Beaches Comic Con will showcase local comic artists, panels, a costume contest, trivia and more. Deejay Mario Lambert will rock the building along with old friends and new. The event will cap off with a live judged costume contest parade and super prizes.

Beaches Branch Library
600 3rd St.
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
​April 13, 2019
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.​

beaches comic con 7

April 2019

MEDICAL MISSION AT HOME

Free services for people in need
  • Medical care and testing for the entire family
  • Vision and hearing screenings
  • Foot screenings
  • Skin cancer screenings
  • Behavioral health
  • Spiritual care
  • Diabetes education
  • Free food
  • Resident resources from the City of Jacksonville
  • And more!

All services are free and no insurance is needed. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until the end of the mission day.For more information, visit us online at medicalmissionathome.org or call 904-308-4041.

Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
April 27, 2019
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

medical mission at home 2019 flyer

February 2019

JAX BOOK FEST

Jacksonville’s literary event of the year will return on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019! The Jax Book Fest is back for its third year in a row. The event—held at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville—features presentations and signings by authors of both national and local acclaim, book sales, children’s activities and more. 

Check out the Jax Book Fest flyer for schedule information.

Jacksonville Main Library
303 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Saturday, February 23, 2019
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

jax book fest ad with cartoon cat reading a book

2018

May 2018

NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Presented by Northside Coalition of Jacksonville in partnership with Baptist Health, City of Jacksonville and the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. This FREE event is for the entire family!

  • Activities for Kids
  • Relay Race
  • Line Dancing
  • Giveaways
  • Food Trucks
  • Resources about Jobs and Housing
  • Florida KidCare Enrollment
  • Health Screenings
  • Much More!
Clanzel T. Brown Community Center and Park
4545 Moncrief Rd., Jacksonville FL 32208
​Saturday, September 29, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
northside community festival

August 2018

NEW TOWN SUCCESS ZONE BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT 

Get ready for the 2018-2019 school year with this FREE event featuring more than 60 vendors providing:
  • Immunizations for children
  • Physicals, and vision/speech/hearing screenings
  • Free groceries for the first 300 families
  • Free book bags and school supplies
  • Heathy snacks and more!
For more information please contact New Town Success Zone at (904) 470-8899.

Download the event flyer here.

Edward Waters College
Adam Jenkins Sports Complex
1859 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
August 4, 2018
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
new town success zone back to school event

May 2018

FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE
presented by the Duval County Medical Society

The Annual Future of Healthcare Conference addresses the top health issues adversely affecting the Northeast Florida community. Topics will include the opioid crisis, violent crimes with guns, mental health wellness, and physical fitness/obesity.

NOTE: There is a fee to attend. Please visit http://www.dcmsonline.org/page/FutureofHealthcare to register.

Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida  32204
May 21-22, 2018
future of healthcare conference logo

April 2018

WALK MS: JACKSONVILLE 

Join Journey to ONE for a fundraising event to end multiple sclerosis. For more information please visit the Walk MS: Jacksonville website

Unity Park
220 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. (Site Opens)
10:00 a.m. (Walk Starts)
walk ms logo

March 2018

GATE RIVER RUN

Log your Mayorthon miles at the 41st Annual Gate River Run. 

NOTE: There is a fee to participate in the 15k ($55) and the Florida Times-Union 5k for Charity ($35). Particpation in the Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile and Junior River Run 1 Mile is FREE, but preregistration is required. Sign up at https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/122355

Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile - FREE
Please join us for this one-mile event to enable, honor and empower individuals living with disabilities. We welcome people of all ages and abilities to participate side by side! You can walk it, jog it, wheel it, or run it. This is a great celebration of all abilities working together to accomplish something that once seemed impossible. This is a free event but you must pre-register online. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. 

Junior River Run - FREE
The Gate River Run and JTC Running are proud to present the Junior River Run - a one mile fun run for children ages 13 and younger. Participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie packet on raceday. Pre-registration is required and ends on March 7th.

Please visit www.gateriverrun15k.com for more information.

Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairground Place 
Jacksonville, FL 32202
March 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. (15k/Florida Times Union 5K for Charity)
10:00 a.m. (Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile )
11:00 a.m. (Junior River Run)
gate river run logo

February 2018

I'M FRIENDS WITH AUTISM 5K WALK/RUN

Join Journey to ONE for Making Strides For Autism, Inc.'s 1st annual Friends With Autism 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds raised will be used to fund support, training and advocacy for families and people in Northeast Florida with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate in the 5k. To learn more visit https://makingstridesforautism.org/fwa5kwalk.html. Stick around after the race for a FREE community resource fair featuring giveaways, music, children's sensory zone, speakers, and more!

Northbank Riverwalk/Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
715 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL  32204
February 25, 2018
8:15 a.m. (5k run)
8:20 a.m. (5k walk)
10:30 a.m. Community Resource Fair
i'm friends with autism 5k walk/run

January 2018

COMMIT TO BE FIT FITNESS MEETUPS

Join the Jax Mayorthon Kid Club and Autism DADvocates Network in a weekly fitness meetup to get in shape for February's Friends With Autism 5K and Community Walk. At each weekly meetup, you'll receive fitness, health, and family engagement tips from Fitness Instructor/Autism DADvocate Sean F. Williams and fellow Autism DADvocates. 

January 6, 2018 
10:00 a.m.
Bob Hayes Sports Complex
5054 Soutel Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32208

January 13, 2018 
10:00 a.m.
Bob Hayes Sports Complex
5054 Soutel Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32208

January 20, 2018 
10:00 a.m.
Bob Hayes Sports Complex
5054 Soutel Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32208

January 27, 2018 
10:00 a.m.
Losco Regional Park
10931 Hood Rd. S
Jacksonville, FL 32257
commit to be fit flyer

2017

December 2017

UGLY SWEATER 5K & OPEN HOUSE

Join us for a fun, holiday-themed race in your favorite (and ugliest) sweater! In addition to the race, there will be a FREE Open House featuring photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, crafts, games, and an ugliest sweater contest.. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate in the 5k. To learn more visit http://firstcoastymca.org/ugly-sweater-5k/.

Winston Family YMCA
221 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 
December 9, 2017
9:00 a.m. (5k)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Open House)
ymca ugly sweater 5k

November 2017

COMMUNITY FIRST
THANKSGIVING DISTANCE CLASSIC

Join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition! A portion of each entry will be given to the Mandarin Food Bank. You can also  donate by bringing in a canned good when you pick up your race packet. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate in the Half Marathon, 5k or 1 Mile Turkey Trot. To learn more visit http://1stplacesports.com/races/dc/.

Pickwick Plaza
9850 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257
November 23, 2017
6:50 a.m. (5k and 1 Mile Turkey Trot)
7:00 a.m. (Half Marathon)
turkey trot

October 2017

JU RIVER HOUSE RUN

Join Journey to ONE at this kick-off event for Jacksonville University's Homecoming & Family Weekend! In addition to the 5K through campus, festivities will include refreshments, music, and a FREE bounce house and obstacle course for children. Funds from this race will support  JU Kinesiology Running Research, scholarships for the Student Veterans of America, and the JU Annual Fund. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate in the 5k. To learn more visit https://www.ju.edu/homecoming/river-house-run.php.

Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd. N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
October 7, 2017
9:00 a.m. 

 

ju river house run 5k participants

September 2017

JAXPARKS 2017 GEOCACHING CHALLENGE

Get a head start on the JaxParks 2017 Geocaching Challenge by attending this kickoff event where you'll recieve coordinates to the caches hidden in 30 of Jacksonville's parks an entire day early! But before you begin your adventure, stop by our table to pick up more info about the Mayor's Journey to ONE health initative. See you there!

Download the JaxParks Geocaching Challenge Brochure and Passport.

Blue Cypress Community Center
4012 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, FL 32277
September 2, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

 

jaxparks 2017 geocaching challenge

August 2017

WINSTON FAMILY YMCA OPEN HOUSE
Presented by YMCA of Florida's First Coast.

Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of the Winston Family YMCA.This open house will feature special activities for kids and adults, open swim, giveaways, birthday cake, and a Journey To ONE booth where you can pick up info about Mayor Lenny Curry's plans for a healthier Jacksonville! 

Winston Family YMCA
221 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 
August 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

winston family ymca one year anniversary graphic

July 2017

RUN TO WELLNESS 5K

Proceeds to benefit the Daniel Kids Foundation. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate. To learn more visit https://www.runtowellness5k.com/.

Times-Union Performing Arts Center 
300 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
July 15, 2017
9:00 a.m. 

run to wellness 5k logo

June 2017

HEALTH UP FAMILY + FITNESS DAY
Presented by Florida State College at Jacksonville and Healthy Jacksonville Men's Health Coalition, Inc.

Enjoy health education, health screening, activities and fun for all ages! This event is FREE.

FSCJ North Campus
4501 Capper Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
June 10, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

creating a healthier jacksonville

May 2017

CORPORATE RUN 5K
Presented by Montoya & Associates.

Proceeds to benefit Duval County High School Cross Country and Track Programs. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate. To learn more visit http://www.1stplacesports.com/corp.html.

Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
May 4, 2017
6:30 a.m.

creating a healthier jacksonville

April 2017

CREATING A HEALTHIER JACKSONVILLE
Join us at the inaugural Public Health Conference presented by the Florida Department of Health - Duval County. This event is FREE.

Schultz Center for Teaching & Leadership
4019 Boulevard Center Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
April 6, 2017
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

creating a healthier jacksonville

March 2017

40TH ANNUAL GATE RIVER RUN
Show your commitment to going the distance! PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate. To learn more visit www.gateriverrun15k.com.

Everbank Field
1 Everbank Field Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
March 11, 2017
8:30 a.m.

gate river run

February 2017

TRAINING RUN WITH THE MAYOR
Join us for a lunchtime run/walk in preparation for the 40th Annual Gate River Run. This event is FREE.

City Hall Atrium
117 W. Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
February 22, 2017
11:30 a.m.

training run with the mayor

January 2017

WELLNESS RX KICK-OFF EVENT
Presented by New Town Success Zone in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Florida

Wellness Rx is a community led wellness programming effort that educates families, encourages healthier habits and helps citizens reach their personal health goals. This event will feature door prizes, grocery giveaways, fitness demonstrations and exhibitor booths (including City of Jacksonville, Duval County Health Department, and First Coast YMCA). This event is FREE.

Edward Waters College
Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities
1658 Kings Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
January 28, 2017
10:30 a.m.

2016

December 2016

HOGANS CREEK BIODIVERSITY FESTIVAL
Celebrate the many diverse living things found in Jacksonville’s urban core as you work towards your monthly goal of walking or running 26.2 for a healthier you! Stop by our table to pick up a route map and a Mayorthon log. Learn more at http://bit.ly/ExploreJax. This event is FREE.

Henry J. Klutho Park
635 W 3rd St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
December 10, 2016
10:00 a.m.

November 2016

No events scheduled.

October 2016

EVERGREEN PUMPKIN RUN
Presented by 1st Place Sports and The Evergreen Cemetary Association to benefit the Jacksonville Historical Society

Pumpkins will line the route of this slightly spooky 10 mile and 5k run and particpants are encouraged to don their best Halloween duds. Prizes will be awarded to the Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, and Best Overall Costume. PLEASE NOTE: There is an entry fee to participate. To learn more visit http://www.1stplacesports.com/pumpkin.html

Evergreen Cemetary
4535 Main St. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
October 30, 2016
8:00 a.m.

September 2016

FAMILY FUN & FITNESS DAY
Log some Mayorthon miles at the Family Fun & Fitness 5k walk/run and 1 mile walk, presented by The Justice League of Fitness and Florida Department of Health. Stop by our table for a pedometer to track your progress. This event is FREE.

Emmett Reed Community Center
1093 W 6th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
September 24, 2016
8:30 a.m.

August 2016

GET FIT AT ARTWALK
Enjoy a scenic 1 mile Mayorthon that includes stops at some of Downtown's most iconic locations including The Jacksonville Landing, The Florida Theater and MOCA. You can pick up a printed map of the route at the Downtown Vision tent in Hemming Park. This event is FREE.

Hemming Park
117 W Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
August 3, 2016
5:00 p.m.