The Block 5K
About this race
The Block Jacksonville Inaugural Race
Join us for the first-ever race experience starting and ending at The Block Jacksonville! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, we have an option for everyone.
Race Options
- 5K Run – Challenge yourself on our full-distance course
- 1 Mile Fun Run – A shorter, family-friendly option perfect for all fitness levels
Bring your furry friend along! Dogs are welcome to participate in the 1 mile fun run, making it a great way to get active together as a family.
What to Expect
Enjoy live music throughout the event as you race through Jacksonville and return to The Block for the finish line celebration. Whether you're running the 5K or the fun run, you'll be part of this exciting inaugural event in our community.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
1 Mile Fun Run - Pets allowed!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jacksonville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:46 PM local time (EDT) in Jacksonville on October 24, 2026 — 11h 11m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Other races near Jacksonville
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Bartram Springs Jingle Jog 5k race and 1.55 mile Fun Run
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Jacksonville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Jacksonville 5K Races 48 races
- 10K Run Events in Jacksonville 22 races
- Jacksonville Half Marathons 18 races
- Jacksonville Running Calendar 2026 60 races
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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