The Gate River Run (GRR) was first held in 1978, formerly known as the Jacksonville River Run, is an annual 15-kilometer road running event in Jacksonville, Fla., that attracts both competitive and recreational runners -- in huge numbers!
One of the great running events in America, it has been the US National 15K Championship since 1994, and in 2007 became the largest 15K race in the country. It was voted as one of the top US Road Races for last 20 years by Runner's World Magazine.
Hal Higdon This is the largest 15-K in the US, also the American Championships. One of America's great running events. Voted one of the top US Road Races for last 20 years by Runner's World Magazine. $65,000 prize money awarded to USA's Olympic Athletes. Live Bands every mile, medals to all 15K finishers, 3-day Expo, and a fantastic post race party make this a race not to miss.
Gate River Run, Race Date: 2026-03-07, Distance: 15k
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
Male
43:26
mohamed el yousufi
37
jacksonville
2nd Male
43:35
mezgebu sime
30
mar
3rd Male
43:51
getinet gedamu
34
ethi
4th Male
43:53
david mullerkey
26
cumbria
Female
47:58
chloe herbiet
27
auderghem
2nd Female
48:22
fiona okeeffe
27
chapel hill
3rd Female
48:40
everlyn kemboi
30
fort collins
4th Female
49:05
mamo maskerem
30
ethiopia
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
The race will start on Duval Street in front of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The start will be near the intersection of Duval Street and Randolph Boulevard. The race will run west on Duval Street doing an out and back mile to finish inside the Fairgrounds near the starting line.
All miles will be marked and digital clocks will display the elapsed time at each mile mark. Water Stations and toilets will be located throughout the course, and entertainment will be provided each mile during the race.
This is the largest 15-K in the US, also the American Championships. One of America's great running events. Voted one of the top US Road Races for last 20 years by Runner's World Magazine. $65,000 prize money awarded to USA's Olympic Athletes. Live Bands every mile, medals to all 15K finishers, 3-day Expo, and a fantastic post race party make this a race not to miss.