About
Event Overview
Join us on Saturday, May 3th, 2025 in downtown Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Great Fire Run 5km. This race begins at the only church which survived the Great Fire of May 3, 1901. The Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901 was the largest metropolitan fire in the American South. The fire began on May 3, 1901, with a spark from a kitchen fire at lunchtime that ignited piles of drying Spanish moss at a nearby mattress factory.
Course Description & Map
The run starts and finishes at the Old St. Andrews Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202. There will a water station at the turn around.
Schedule
Packet Pickup: 6:45-7:30 am
RACE START TIMES
7:30am - Race 1 - 5km Start
7:30am - Walkers will start with the 5K Run
Registration & Pricing
$29 for 5K Run/Walk
$15 for Untimed Walk
Packet Pickup Details
Pre-race packet pickup will be held Friday. Pickup is now available NOON till 6pm in front of the Old St. Andrew's Church; 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
What to Bring
Participants should bring their registration confirmation and any necessary identification.
Race Day Info
Participants not able to make packet pickup prior to the race may pickup their packets at the race during the times listed on the Event Schedule.
Awards & Categories
Overall Awards will be presented as follows:
Men - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Women - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Masters (Over 40) awards will also be presented.
Parking & Transportation
Event Parking will be hosted at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairground Pl.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
As a charity event to support the Jacksonville History Center, refunds are not available for this race.
