Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon

Jacksonville, FL – The ninth annual Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon and Freedom 5K will be held in Jacksonville, Florida on October 6, 2012. The city of Jacksonville has been voted one of the top ten running cities in the nation by Runner’s World magazine. Volunteers from the Marine Corps community with support from the corporate and civic community will again present this prestigious event. Following in the traditions set by the internationally respected Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Jacksonville is the home to the annual Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon and Freedom 5K.

The Semper Fi Fund is one of two main beneficiaries of the event, alongside the USO. The race registration and course include: medals to all finishers, souvenir chip timing, post-race celebration, t-shirts to all entrants, discounted hotel rates, wheelchair and prosthetic athlete awards, age group awards, and prize purses.

Entry fees for Half Marathon:
Until August 31 – $45
September 1 to September 30 – $50
Day of Race – $55

Entry fees for 5k:
Until August 31 – $20
September 1 to September 30 – $25
Day of Race – $30

For race and registration information, please visit their website.