Join us for the 4th Annual
Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, Jacksonville
on Saturday, November 21
Nemours Children's Health
807 Children's Way Jacksonville, FL 32207
5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
One-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes and join the fun!
Whether you run, walk or roll, get ready for an unforgettable day! Choose your challenge between our 5K or free One-Mile Fun Run, starting at the Nemours Children’s Health Specialty Care Center in downtown Jacksonville. Enjoy the course that takes you past the scenic St. Johns River and through the charming streets of San Marco.
Every step you take helps a child heal. Proceeds benefit the Nemours Children’s Compassionate Care Fund, supporting our world‑class care for kids. Raise $5,000 or more, and you can direct your donation to the Nemours Children’s department of your choice in Jacksonville.
Don’t miss the Runner’s Village with food and beverages to refuel the whole family, lively music and goodies from our generous sponsors. Check out our thrilling Kid Zone with games, face painting and more! We expect 1,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and cheerleaders of all ages, please be one of them! Individuals and teams are welcome. Registered participants will receive a race shirt and finisher’s medal. Medals will be handed out at the finish line while supplies last.
Registration:
Registration fee includes bib, race shirt and finishers medal
Early Bird:
5K: $20
Fun Run: Free!
Early Bird registration closes on September 21 at 5 p.m.
After September 21:
5K: $30
Fun Run: Free!
Race day registration:
5K: $35
Fun Run: Free!
Race Schedule:
The 5K and One-Mile Fun Run races will start at Nemours Children’s Clinic on Children’s Way.
7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Race-day registration.
*If you are registering on site, please visit the Registration tent located at the entrance of the Runner’s Village. Participants will also need to pick up their race packets at the Registration tent if they have not already done so.
8 a.m.: 5K start
8:40 a.m.: 5K awards ceremony
9:00 a.m.: Fun Run start
10:30 a.m.: Closing announcements
11 a.m.: Event concludes. Thank you for your support!
Visit the Event Details page for more information.
Packet Pickup
Team captains or individual runners may pick up their race packets containing race bibs and t-shirts at the following locations:
Thursday, November 19: 10am-5pm
1st Place Sports Running Baymeadows
3931 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Friday, November 20: 10am-5pm
1st Place Sports Running San Marco
2018 San Marco Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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 waiting times.
Event Parking
On race day, free participant parking will be available in the Nemours Children’s Health Parking Garage adjacent to the hospital building. If the parking garage becomes full, there will be overflow parking available at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center parking garage located at 1301 Palm Avenue, across the street from Nemours Children’s.
Race Schedule
The 5K and One-mile Fun Run races will start at Nemours Children’s Clinic on Children’s Way.
7:00 a.m.: Onsite Registration Opens. *If you are registering on site, please visit the Registration tent located at the entrance of the Runner’s Village. Participants will also need to pick up their race packets at the Registration tent if they have not already done so.
8:00 a.m.: 5K Start
8:40 a.m.: Stage announcements and awards ceremony.
9:00 a.m.: One-Mile Fun Run Start
11:00 a.m.: Event concludes.
5K and Fun Run Courses
The 5K and Fun Run will kick off at the Nemours Clinic on Children’s Way. The courses will take runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes through a scenic route along the St. Johns River and the beautiful neighborhoods of San Marco. The courses are also stroller friendly. There will be signs and volunteers throughout the course directing 5K and Fun Run participants where to go. All 5K and Fun Run finishers will receive a custom medal upon crossing the finish line! Click here to view a map of the courses.
5K Finish and Awards
After runners cross the finish line, enjoy activities and sponsor booths in Runner’s Village! The awards ceremony for the 5K will take place on the stage at 8:45 a.m.
See Race Awards categories HERE
Runners Village 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 7:00am-11:00am.
Enjoy a variety of sponsor and vendor booths. Be sure to stop by the Nemours Children’s Health tent for hospital information and fun giveaways. There will be exciting activities for children including face painting, mascots, games and more! The Nemours Animal Assisted Therapy team will be on site. And don’t forget to get your team picture taken at the selfie station next to the stage before the race starts!
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 with 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. Please note: Teams that raise $5,000 or more can designate their funds to support a department of their choice. Also, check out rewards you can earn for your fundraising efforts through our new Miles and Milestones incentive program!
Start a Team:
Create a team and invite your friends and family to join. You can also join an existing team or participate as an individual. Teams that raise $5,000 or more can designate their funds to support a department of their choice at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville.