Amber Waves of Gains
About this race
Amber Waves of Gains: The Ultimate 5K & Functional Fitness Challenge
Join us for the inaugural Amber Waves of Gains, a premier hybrid racing event designed to test your mettle, celebrate your strength, and redefine your personal best. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a CrossFit enthusiast, or a weekend warrior looking for a new challenge, Amber Waves of Gains offers a unique opportunity to push your limits in a supportive, high-energy environment. Experience the thrill of the run combined with the intensity of functional fitness.
The Challenge: Choose Your Path
We believe in versatility and inclusivity. That’s why we offer two ways to conquer the day:
The Pure 5K: A scenic, fast-paced 5K race in NW Jacksonville. Perfect for runners looking to set a new PR or enjoy a beautiful morning run.
The "Gains" Hybrid: For those who want it all. Kick off your morning with a high-intensity functional fitness workout led by Grit Tribe Fitness, featuring movements like kettlebell swings, burpees, and weighted lunges, immediately followed by the full 5K race.
Event Highlights
Functional Fitness Pre-Race: A professionally programmed workout designed to prime your muscles without burning you out before the pavement hits.
Timed 5K Course: Professional chip timing for all participants to ensure accuracy for your fitness tracking.
Finisher Swag: Every participant receives a high-quality "Amber Waves of Gains" cooling towel and a custom finisher medal.
Post-Race Festival: Celebrate your achievement with friends.
Event Details & Registration
Date: June 20, 2026
Location: 3165 Saint Johns Bluff Road S, Jacksonville, FL
Start Time: 7:30am; 5K Gun Start at 0800am.
Why "Amber Waves of Gains"? We celebrate the grit and perseverance of the modern athlete. This isn't just a race; it's a testament to the hard work you put in every day at the gym and on the track.
Pick your distance
Running
Amber Waves of Gain "5k Run/Walk Only"
This is the Run/Walk only option. The course will be a 5k.
Amber Waves of Gain "Functional Fitness Workout (20-25mins) and Run/Walk"
This is the functional fitness workout led by Grit Tribe Fitness and 5k Run/Walk option. The course will be a 5k. The workout will be 20-25 minutes long. There will be a 5 minute break for the run portion safety brief and national anthem sung by Monica Giotta.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jacksonville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:31 PM local time (EDT) in Jacksonville on June 20, 2026 — 14h 06m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Amber Waves of Gains
Amber Waves of Gain "5k Run/Walk Only" · 49 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Robertson | 19:07 | — |
| 2 | Andrew Ledner | 22:04 | — |
| 3 | Dreshawn Winn | 22:33 | — |
| 4 | Matthew Feryus | 22:39 | — |
| 5 | Zach Ledner | 23:08 | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 61 Jacksonville events
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