The Publix Post-Race Celebration will be held at Metropolitan Park (new location for this year) right after the finish of the 5K and 15K events on March 1st from 8:30 AM until Noon. We expect 18,000 participants along with their friends and family to attend. Pavilions, tents or tent spaces are available for rent. Please complete the registration form and make payment to make your reservation.
Registration fees
Publix Post-Race Celebration tent and space rental
Tent or tent space can be rented in either the Display and Sale area in the middle of the Fairgrounds property or by renting a private tent or space in the Runners Village behind the stage.
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Free
You must purchase a product if you want to rent a tent or space.
Dec 16 - Feb 24
Runners' Expo Facts
1. The Publix Post-Race Celebration is held at Metropolitan Park next to the start and finish. 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
2. 20,000+ visitors are expected between the hours of 8:30 AM and Noon.
3. Live music and awards ceremony are held in this area.
4. Vendor tents and spaces are available for rental in the main post-race area in front of the stage.
5. Team tents and spaces for gathering before and after the race are available in the Runners' Village next to the main post-race area.
Publix Post-Race Celebration - Open to the Public
Saturday, March 1srt from 8:30 AM until Noon - Metropolitan Park
Limited parking for vendors and Runners' Village tent rentals
Vendor Parking - Small parking area off Gator Bowl Blvd.. Enter at WJTC entrance at Festival Park Ave. Park next to Metro Park not in WJTC's parking lot.
Runners' Village Parking - There is basically no parking at the Runners' Village area on race day. Access will be on foot from Parking lot J. Runners' Village Pavilions and tents can be setup the day before the race. If you need vehicle access to the Runners' Village area on race day, you will need to contact events@1stplacesport.com.
Shipping and Receiving
If you need to ship anything to the expo or post-race, you will need to make prior arrangements. Contact Events@1stplacesports.com for instructions.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Doug Alred
- Doug@1stplacesports.com
- Phone
- 904-731-1900
- Website
- Visit website