The Donut Run 5k and 10K Races along with a 1 mile fun run

1st Place Sports Running Club

The 1st Place Sports Running Club, formerly the Distance Project, is a free running club in Jacksonville, Florida. Club members enjoy discounts at 1st Place Sports Running, weekly group runs, a monthly Sunday long run, and many other club perks. Members must register annually in order to receive club perks. An additional membership to JTC Running ($20 a year) is strongly encouraged for the use of the Bolles track on Wednesday mornings or evenings. Long run routes and upcoming events will be posted on our private Facebook Page-1st Place Sports Running Club. Once you register here, please request to join the club page.

Membership Perks

Monday Night San Marco Group Run 6:30pm

Tuesday Night Wicked Barley Brewing Run 6:30pm

Wednesday Night 210 Group Run 6:30pm

Once a month Sunday long run rotating from 210 and San Marco 6:30am-byo hydration

Occasional Week Night Socials at Breweries

Club tents at 1^st Place Sports Races (around 14 races a year)

10% off in store on regularly priced items. Excludes electronics. Discounts cannot be stacked.

Access to Runner Nutrition Made Easy Facebook group led by Raymond Colon

Join our Facebook page here.

We ask that club members are good ambassadors for 1st Place Sports. We strive to better the Jacksonville running community through positivity and inclusivity.

Monday, September 7, 2026

5K at 7:30 AM | 1 Mile at 8:30 AM

Join us on Labor Day for this end of summer celebration. This run features moisture wicking tank tops or shirts to all participants, custom designed medals to all 5K finishers and 1st Place Sports fun run medals to all mile finishers. After the race, stick around and enjoy the post-race activities. Post-race food will also include bananas and electrolyte popsicles. Prize money to top finishers and three deep age-group awards for each 5 year category.

About this Race

Saturday, October 24th

5K at 8 AM • Mile at 9 AM

In 2020, Tristan Klepzig was a Senior at UNF, nearing graduation in the Mechanical Engineering program. Tragically, he passed away following a fatal accident while he was out running one evening in late October. Tristan had a wide circle of friends and family and was loved by many.

Instead of birthday cake each year, Tristan’s celebratory treat of choice was always his mother’s fresh and well-known cinnamon rolls. Since his passing, the family has continued the tradition of remembering Tristan on his birthday in July and also during the month of October by gathering around a pan of homemade cinnamon rolls.

In October of 2024, the Klepzigs kicked off an Instagram page “Run4therolls” to remember Tristan with running, cinnamon rolls, and friendly competition – all individually and remotely. That page gathered attention from many in 27 states and 8 countries. Collectively, over 4,600 miles were recorded.

About Our Title Sponsor

Auld & White Constructors is a very community-oriented construction firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. AWC provides new construction and renovation services for commercial, healthcare and public sector clients throughout NE Florida. Tristan’s father, Jim Klepzig, is part of the AWC family. Inspired by the Run 4 the Rolls page, AWC took action by launching this inaugural 5k run with the Klepzig family .

About the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida:

Founded in 2006, the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida is proud to celebrate 20 years of engaging and inspiring high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction. As part of a national program established in 1994, ACE connects students with industry professionals who provide hands-on experience and exposure to real-world projects, helping build a more prepared and diverse workforce.

Race Features

• Moisture wicking shirts to all participants

• Medals to all finishers

• Flat and fast course

• Cinnamon rolls after the race

• Chip timing

• Live Results

• Overall and age-group awards

Cinnamon Rolls and Refreshment after the race

Cinnamon Rolls, coffee, and other refreshments for all finishers right after you finish the race.