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Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic


Thanksgiving Distance Classic

November 27, 2025

Pickwick Plaza

7:00 AM Half Marathon

5k and 1 mile will start at 6:50am

This will be the 42nd 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 3,500 participants 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 provide funds to help build and maintain a new three-mile running/walking path in the Aterro Recreation Park on Sunbeam Road.


Packets will be available for pick up at your selected 1st Place Sports location on Tuesday, November 25th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Wednesday, November 26th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.


Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K

Price changes in 22 days 12 hours

    1. $40.51
      Now registering Jun 24 – Aug 31
      Register for 5K
    2. $45.86
      Sep 1 – Oct 31
    3. $51.21
      Nov 1 – Nov 15
    4. $56.55
      Nov 16 – Nov 26
    5. $56.55
      Nov 27 – Nov 27

Half Marathon

Price changes in 22 days 12 hours

    1. $61.90
      Now registering Jun 24 – Aug 31
      Register for Half Marathon
    2. $67.25
      Sep 1 – Oct 31
    3. $72.60
      Nov 1 – Nov 15
    4. $77.95
      Nov 16 – Nov 26
    5. $82.23
      Nov 27 – Nov 27

Turkey Trot

Price changes in 22 days 12 hours

Contact information

Event contact
Ryann Alred Lohman

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