Event Details

PARTICPANT RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS

Packet Pickup

Team captains or individual runners may pick up their race packets containing race bibs, and safety pins, t-shirts (for those who qualify by raising $100), and kids capes at the following two locations the week of the race.

  • Wednesday, December 4th at Brick and Beam, 1101 North Main Street between 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
  • Friday, December 6th at Nemours Children’s Health Home Office, 10140 Centurion Parkway North between 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

NOTE: Packets will also be available to pick up at registration on race day starting at 7:00 am, however we HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to pick up your race packets beforehand at Packet Pick Up to avoid long wait times.

 Parking and Event Entrance

There will be plenty of parking available at the stadium in Lots C & D, with overflow parking in Lot J. The entrance into the event will be at the East Club Gate. The stadium has a strict bag policy so please limit the belongings you bring.  Non-clear bags or bags larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are prohibited. Only clear bags that are plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12" X 6" x 12" are allowed in the stadium. 

Race Schedule

Each race will start inside the stadium near Gate 4

Onsite Registration Opens: 7:00am

10K Race Start: 8:00 am

5K Race Start: 8:15 am

One-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:45 am 

View Course Maps Here

10K and 5K Finish and Awards

After runners cross the finish line, enjoy activities and sponsor booths in Runner’s Village! The awards ceremony for the 10K will be at 9:10am and the 5K awards will be given shortly after. All 10K, 5K and one-mile fun run finishers will receive a medal upon crossing the finish line.

See Race Awards categories HERE

A receipt will be emailed to all race winners. Age group awards can be retrieved at the awards table upon showing your receipt. Race results will be posted online after you cross the finish line at Secondwindresults.com Overall, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 10K and 5K races will receive their awards during the awards ceremony.

One-Mile Fun Run

The one-mile fun run is a FREE non-competitive run and walk. Participants will not be timed however we strongly encourage every participant to register to receive a custom race bib. All ages are welcome whether you run, walk or roll!

 Activities and Pictures

Even if you are not a runner, bring the entire family out for an exciting morning full of activities in our Runner’s Village! Activities are open throughout the morning between 8:00am-11:00am.

Activities include: Sponsor and vendor booths, Nemours Children’s Health information tent, concession stands, Kid Zones with inflatables, jumbo coloring wall, mascots – Jaxson de Ville, Jaguars Roar Cheerleaders, Star Wars Troopers, Spider Man and Elsa, The Nemours ADAPT pet therapy animals will also be onsite! And don’t forget to get your team picture taken by our Spot Me Roaming photographer!

Thank you to our event Partners!

We’d like to recognize our event sponsors for their support. We couldn’t have this special event with you! Thank you for partnering with Nemours Children’s Health to promote kids health in our communities!

Fundraise

It’s not too late to fundraise! To maximize the impact of your fundraising efforts, don’t forget to share the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family. Funds raised will benefit the Nemours Children’s Compassionate Care Fund, which restores the health of critically ill and injured children wherever the need is greatest.

Thank you for your participation! We’ll see you at the start line tomorrow!

For questions about the event, contact Kayla Hall, Director of Special Events at 904-254-2068 or kayla.hall@nemours.org

 

When:  

Saturday, December 7, 2024

7:00 - 7:45 a.m. On-Site Registration

7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Event activities in Runner's Village

8:00 a.m - 10K Race start

8:15 a.m - 5K Race start

9:35 a.m - Opening Ceremony 

9:45 a.m. One-Mile Kids Fun Run start

Stage announcements and awards ceremony to follow

10:45 a.m - Closing announcements

11:00 a.m - Event ends

 

Where: 

EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202; East Plaza and Gate 4

 

Registration: 

Registration fee for 10K: $40 

Registration fee for 5K: $30  

One-Mile Fun Run: FREE

Day of (on-site) registration fee:

10K: $45

5K: $35

One-mile Fun Run: FREE


Please note: All 10K and 5K and One-mile Fun Run participants will receive a finishers medal. In addition, participants who raise $100 or more by December 3rd will receive a commemorative event T-shirt.

Photography will be taken at the event. By attending the Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, Jacksonville, you acknowledge that you agree to allow Nemours Children’s to use the photography as we see fit, without compensation.

 

How it Works: 

Step 1: Register

Choose from one of the four participation categories: Community Member, Nemours Associate, Company or Organization

Choose which race you would like to participate in: 10K, 5K, or One-mile Fun Run

Start a team or join individually. Your team can be any size. We encourage you to recruit many members to join. The bigger your team, the more money you can raise to help children!

If you are joining an existing team, simply search the team name and click the team name to join.

Participating alone? We look forward to seeing you at the start line! 

Please Note: All 10K and 5K and one-mile fun run participants will receive a finishers medal and race bib. In addition, participants who raise $100 or more by December 3rd will receive a commemorative event T-shirt.

Step 2: Fundraise

Funds will support the Nemours Children’s Compassionate Care Fund, which restores the health of critically ill and injured children wherever the need is greatest. Teams that raise $5,000 or more can choose to designate their funds to support a department of their choice at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. After you’ve registered, utilize your fundraising dashboard to share your team URL, send messages, ask for donations and more! Check out these great tips on how to kick-start your fundraising efforts.

Step 3: Run or Walk Together

On Saturday, December 7, we will gather at EverBank Stadium for an exciting morning with family and friends for a great cause! Enjoy fun activities and music in Runners Village and bring your team spirit! We’ll see you at the start line!

 

Register Now!

 

Please refrain from saying, wearing or displaying signs, symbols or language that may be offensive to others present at the event. Nemours Children’s reserves the right to request that individuals or groups remove items from view that are offensive and to deny participation in the event to those groups or individuals who do not comply.