Hellcat 10K & 5K

2026 Dick’s Run to the Sun 5K

Presented by the Florida Striders Track Club

Join us for a Strider favorite! The Run to the Sun 5K is back and better than ever—offering runners a fast, scenic, and flat out-and-back course along beautiful River Road in Orange Park.

📅 Race Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026

🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM sharp

📍 Location: 455 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL

💥 Part of the 1st Place Sports Grand Prix Series

🌟 Why Run This Race?

River breezes = cooler temps for better PRs

Finisher medals for the first 600 finishers

Kids under 18 receive a discounted rate—because all proceeds go right back to supporting local youth programs 💛

Snacks and water post-race + a halfway water stop to keep you fueled

🏆 Awards

Overall Male & Female

Masters & Grand Masters

1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group

🕘 Awards ceremony at 9:00 AM

You must be present to claim your age group award.

📦 Packet Pickup

Friday, April 17 | 10 AM – 5 PM

📍 1st Place Sports – Baymeadows (3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville)

📍 1st Place Sports – San Marco (2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville)

Early pickup is the best way to guarantee your shirt!

Race Day Pickup begins at 6:15 AM near the start line

📝 Registration Info

Online registration closes Thursday, April 16 at NOON

In-store registration available through Friday, April 17 at 1st Place Sports

Race day registration opens a 6:15 am 🔗 Register now:

💡 No refunds unless you purchased Race Roster’s optional refund protection.

💚 About the Florida Striders Track Club

We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates all race proceeds to youth fitness initiatives in our community. When you run with us, you’re helping kids stay active, healthy, and strong.

💸 Striders Members save $5 on registration!

Not a member yet? Visit floridastriders.com

Special thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods as the title sponsor! Another Huge thanks to bestbet for their long-time support and generosity.

Run For The Hungry 5K

Saturday, April 25th • Mandarin

Rotary Club of Mandarin was established in 1975 and is proud of our 50 years of accomplishments in the community promoting "Service Above Self." With the valued support of our local businesses and residents, we have been able to provide significant financial support to charities doing great work – both locally and internationally.

With your help, over the last few years, we have been able to provide the Mandarin division of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department with seven thermal imaging cameras, grants to K-9s for Warriors, donations to Polio Plus, a van to the Mandarin Food Bank at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and thousands of dollars to dozens of other local charities.

Last year, we donated over $36,000 to local charities, including a combined $25,000 to the Mandarin Food Bank at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Daily Bread Food Pantry at Mandarin Presbyterian Church. This year, we hope to do more!

The 4th Annual Race For The Hungry 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will be organized by 1^st Place Sports, and held on Saturday, April 26^th at Mandarin Presbyterian Church. Once again, the Race will be primarily for the benefit of the Mandarin Food Bank at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Daily Bread Food Pantry at Mandarin Presbyterian Church (some proceeds will be reserved for other non-profit charities inSatur

First Coast Lets get our Kids to compete in a Swim Run Race!

This part of the Florida Race Day Kids Triathlon/ Duathlon Series - We limit these races to kids ages 5-14 only and to only 100 athletes and do sell out so we advise if you are interested to register early.

Kids Swim Run Race participants will swim laps in the pool and off to their feet for the running portion until they finish under the Arch to complete their achievement. The events will be chip timed with a finisher time.

Distances are based on the age of the child. The events will go off with each participant getting a total net time. For the first stage swimmers will be crossing a timing mat before they begin swim portion. Kids Swim Run Race start time is 9:00 am, Race distance is determined by child's age ( see below)

Ages 5-8 - SWIM 50 yards ( 2 lengths ) in pool, Run approximately .5 miles

Ages 9-11 - SWIM 100 yards ( 4 lengths) in pool, Run Approximately 1 miles

Ages 12-14 - SWIM 150 yards ( 6 lengths) in pool, Run approximately 1.5 miles

Before the event starts will be going over the course for parents and athletes. This will take place at 8:30 am

Kids receive a Finisher medal, Race Shirt, Race Photos. Finishing results will be posted online.

Awards will be given out to top 3 male and 3 female of each age group.

This race will be chip timed with kids wearing Velcro timing bracelets that must be returned at race finish.

We are part of a growing list race organizers that strive to be more environmentally conscious . We encourage all runners to bring their own multiple use water bottle so that we do not add to the mounting plastic waste on earth. Please bring a reusable water bottle that you will bring with you during the race or for afterwards. You may refill your bottle at our water jug. Plastic water bottles will be available after the race but we are trying to reduce our footprint. <<<