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) |
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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) |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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