Thanksgiving Distance Classic

This will be the 41st running of the Thanksgiving Distance Classic.  This event started in 1984 with 500 runners in the half marathon. The shorter distance races were not offered until later.  The half marathon course was point to point the first year.  The race started at Flynn Park and finished at Pickwick Park Shopping Center, which is still its finish location.

The Community First Distance Classic Half Marathon, 5K, and One mile Turkey Trot is one of the largest fall running events in Jacksonville.  With over 3,000 pariticipants this Thanksgiving morning event has become a tradition for many families.  The event is a major fund raiser for the Mandarin Food Bank and also will provid funds to help build and maintain a new three-mile running/walking path in the Aterro Recreation Park on Sunbeam Road.

Course

Finisher Medals

All finishers in the Half Marathon, 5K and one mile will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.

5K Age Group Awards

Awards will also be given to the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Half Marathon – Cash Prizes

1st Place male and female: $500

2nd Place male and female:: $300

3rd Place male and female: $200

Masters male and female $100

Half Marathon Awards

In addition to the prize money awards above, award plaques will be given to the following age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Checks will be mailed to eligible prize money winners.