Ortega River Run - Jacksonville, Florida - Running

The Ortega River Run is a Running race in Jacksonville, Florida consisting of a 5 Miles.

St. Mark's Episcopal Day School has been home to the Ortega River Run. Hosted by First Place Sports as a Grand Prix sanctioned event, this is a great event for the whole family! Proceeds benefit the financial aid and scholarship program at the school.

Run the historic 42-year course over bridges and along tree-lined streets!
Medals given to all registered 1-mile finishers and a collector medal to the first 2,000 5-mile finishers.
Shirts for all one-mile and five-mile runners. You must pick up at designated locations prior to race day to guarantee shirt availability.
Large and lively family street fair at start/finish with food, activities, giveaways, and special guests.
/> Strollers welcome (must start at back of race).

Start: Both races start from the same location in front of the school on Ortega Boulevard. The 5-mile race will have 2,000+ runners and walkers participating. Please line up according to your ability. No children on the front line in the 5-mile race. Dogs are not permitted; strollers must be at the end of the race.

Finish: Both races finish in front of the school. The 5-mile race will be using My Laps Bib/Tag Champion Chip timing. Chips will be affixed to your race bib. You must cross timing mats at the start and finish for a net time.