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Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic


6a1ec394eccc8.pngNovember 26, 2026

Pickwick Plaza

7:00 AM Half Marathon

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

This will be the 43rd 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 4,000 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 24th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Wednesday, November 25th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.


Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5K

Price changes in 2 months 23 days

    1. $35.16
      Now registering May 30 – Aug 31
      Register for 5K
    2. $40.51
      Sep 1 – Oct 31
    3. $45.86
      Nov 1 – Nov 14
    4. $51.21
      Nov 15 – Nov 25
    5. $55.49
      Nov 26 – Nov 26

Half Marathon

Price changes in 2 months 23 days

    1. $61.90
      Now registering May 30 – Aug 31
      Register for Half Marathon
    2. $67.25
      Sep 1 – Oct 31
    3. $72.60
      Nov 1 – Nov 14
    4. $77.95
      Nov 15 – Nov 25
    5. $82.23
      Nov 26 – Nov 26

Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Spots remaining: 330

Price changes in 3 months 22 days

Contact information

Event contact
Ryann Alred Lohman

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