Marathon races near Ponte Vedra Beach

The Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon is a December road race in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring a marathon and a half marathon. The course is a primary attraction, noted for being extremely flat, positioning the event as a favorable option for runners seeking a straightforward race or a personal best. The race prioritizes runner amenities. Marathon and half marathon finishers receive custom-designed medals, and all participants get moisture-wicking shirts. Available race details focus on the flat Jacksonville course, fast pacing, and direct finish-line rewards, with less information provided on landmarks, neighborhoods, crowd traditions, or field size.