15 walking events in Jacksonville, Florida

The Jeff Galloway Training Program is the official training program of 26.2 with DONNA The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer. We also train for all races that Galloway pacers serve, including but not limited to Walt Disney World marathon and half marathons, Ameris Bank half and full marathon, Amelia Island Half Marathon, and Space Coast half and full marathons.

The Jacksonville Galloway Training Program follows Olympian Jeff Galloway’s training run-walk-run guidelines. Our program is open to anyone who is interested in fulfilling a lifetime goal of running a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon. The training group welcomes all levels, including walkers.

Our group runs feature walk breaks at regular intervals based on your skill level. Pace groups are set up according to current fitness level, and a Group Leader is assigned to keep the speed slow enough for all members and enforce walk breaks from the beginning to the end.

Note: Training Program membership does not include race entry fees.

Join us for Jax Filipinos Lumpia Run 5K! Starting at 8:00 AM, we’ll gather at Ed Austin Park to run, walk, and experience Filipino hospitality and heritage in a vibrant way. Whether you're a seasoned runner or joining for the fun of it, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

Participants will be treated to a post-race celebration featuring lumpia, Filipino food, and community spirit. Race participants receive a bib, event t-shirt, and an authentic Filipino treat at the finish line. Don't miss this opportunity to get active, enjoy Filipino flavors, and make lasting memories!

Join the Webb family for the 4th Annual Finley's Fast Feet Walk/Run, in memory of their precious son Finley. Individuals participating in Finley's Fast Feet will raise money to benefit the SUDC Foundation by registering to participate and making a donation.

The cost is $25.00 for adults in person and $15.00 children ages 5-17. Virtual participants may participate in their own local community for a cost of $15.00.

In-person participants who register by March 4, will receive a complimentary T-shirt, and those who make a $10.00 donation will receive a medal.

The SUDC Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). The SUDC Foundation is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, fund research, and serve those affected by SUDC. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families.

DONNA Mother's Day 5K

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM Start

Friday Musicale in Historic Riverside

645 Oak Street

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Celebrate Every Mom.

The DONNA Mother’s Day 5K returns to historic Friday Musicale in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This meaningful morning brings our community together to honor the moms in our lives while supporting families living with breast cancer.

Held during our annual Celebrate Every Mom campaign, this event inspires women everywhere to take steps toward understanding, improving, and protecting their breast health — while standing alongside those currently in treatment.

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping provide hope, support, and financial relief through The DONNA Foundation’s CareLine and Financial Aid Fund.

This is the second race in the DONNA Fearless Series presented by Wingard.

Participate in person at Friday Musicale or join us virtually with a 5K or “Your Way” option from anywhere. All participants earn a finisher medal while supporting families in our community.

Participants Receive

• Beautiful Lotus Flower Finisher Medal

• Finisher Shirt

• DONNA Goodie Bag (in person event only)

• DONNA "I'm Running For" Back Bib presented by IQ Fiber

• Access to DONNA Athletes' Village for pre and post-race survivorship celebration

• Opportunity to fundraise with us in support of families living with breast cancer

Don’t miss this inspiring Mother’s Day weekend tradition benefiting The DONNA Foundation.

Register today and Celebrate Every Mom.

Standing With Her

Join us for the Heisenberg Half Marathon, a charity run honoring our beloved F3 brother Jeff McCrea (“Heisenberg”) while supporting First Coast Women’s Services.

This event proudly benefits First Coast Women’s Services, an organization dedicated to walking alongside women and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Our motto, “Standing With Her,” reflects both their mission and the way Jeff lived—showing up with compassion and standing with others when it mattered most.

What began as a personal training run has grown into a community event welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities.

!!!!! DONATE HERE !!!!!!

https://friendsoffirstcoast.org/heisenberg-half-marathon/

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 11

Start Time: 7:00 AM

Distances: 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

Entry Fee

Donations encouraged. All donations of $25 or more per participant will receive free complimentary swag! — 100% of proceeds go directly to First Coast Women’s Services.

Start & Finish Location

Kings Ave Parking (under I-95, next to Kings Ave Station)

1198 Kings Ave

Jacksonville, FL 32207

This location will serve as both the start and finish area, as well as primary parking.

Distances

5K

10K

Half Marathon

The Half Marathon consists of two loops of the 10K route.

The 10K and Half Marathon routes cross the Acosta Bridge and Fuller Warren Bridge.

Runners and walkers are welcome.

Course Information

This is an urban course utilizing paved roads, sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bridges.

The course is generally flat with notable elevation on bridge crossings.

Sidewalks and paths are available for most of the route, but participants must remain alert at all times.

The course is unmarked, but printed directions will be provided.

Participants are responsible for navigating the route.

Half / 10K Route:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3206463

5K Route:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3232038

Course Safety

This event takes place on open roads with no street closures and no police presence. Runner safety is the top priority, and all participants must strictly follow these rules:

• Obey all traffic laws at all times

• Only cross streets at legal crosswalks and traffic signals

• No jaywalking

• Never attempt to cross multi-lane roads outside of designated crossings

• You are not faster than a vehicle — use patience and good judgment

Participants should stay aware of their surroundings at all times, yield to vehicles and pedestrians, and remain on sidewalks or paths where available. Running on the shoulder or grass may be necessary in limited areas and should only be done when safe.

Visibility & Gear

Reflective clothing, vests, and/or lights are strongly encouraged.

Early morning visibility matters — make yourself easy to see.

Running with a buddy or small group is strongly recommended.

Carrying a phone and some form of payment (cash or card) is encouraged in case supplies or assistance are needed.

Support & Aid

This is a low-key, no-frills event.

There will be no official aid stations.

A small water table will be available near the start/finish.

Participants should carry their own hydration and nutrition.

Entry Fee / Donations

A donation to First Coast Women’s Services is highly encouraged and greatly appreciated. Donations of $25 or more receive free swag!

!!!!! DONATE HERE !!!!!!

https://friendsoffirstcoast.org/heisenberg-half-marathon/

No-Frills Run Expectations

No bibs

No chip timing

No awards

No road closures

This is a community run built on trust, personal responsibility, and shared respect for the course and each other.

!!!!! DONATE HERE !!!!!!

https://friendsoffirstcoast.org/heisenberg-half-marathon/

Disclaimer

By participating in this event, you acknowledge and agree that you are running at your own risk. This is not a closed course, and the event organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur. It is your responsibility to follow all safety rules, obey traffic laws, and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Sign up now for the first annual SCC 5K Walk/Run on April 11, 2026! All proceeds from the 5K will go toward our 2026 mission trips to Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Brazil!

Whether you’re an avid runner looking to break your PR, someone who just wants to walk and get your steps in, or have children who want to have fun in our 1-mile Fun Run, this will be a amazing event for you and your entire family!

Registration Pricing

1 Mile Fun Run: $10

5K: $25. April 1st increase to $30. April 7-10: $35. Race Day: $40

Divisions

This will be a timed event, and prizes will be awarded to first-place finishers in the following divisions.

Male and Female Finishers of 5K: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Male and Female Finishers of 1 mile Fun Run

Race Packet Pickup

You may pick up your race packet starting at 7:00am on Saturday, April 11 at Southpoint Community Church, 7556 Salisbury Rd., 32257.

Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

WALK IN MY SHOES JACKSONVILLE

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Start location: Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Registration Begins: 8:30 AM

Walk Start: 9:30 AM

Details:

Join us for a 5-mile walk to Publix Super Market at Shoppes East San Marco (2039 Hendricks Ave Ste 325 Ste 325, Jacksonville, FL 32207) — with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 9-mile route to the Riverside Arts Market (715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204).

An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.

June 20, 2026

Starts and Finishes at James Weldon Johnson Park

5K at 8 AM

One mile Fun Run/Walk at 9 AM

135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Florida

Walk in the footsteps of history, then dance in celebration of a civil rights hero who shaped American culture. A day of community, commemoration, and joy!

Runners and walkers of all ages will set off from James Weldon Johnson Park and wind through the historic LaVilla neighborhood where the Johnson family once called home. Stories of his remarkable life will be shared in the “Along This Way Race Route”, meant to be run or walked at a “Party Pace” to enjoy interactive stations. The journey ends where it began - back at the Park - with a joyful Block Party featuring food trucks, games, champagne, DJ Rance Adams, and cupcakes courtesy of Noted Marketing.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, the City's nonprofit partner devoted to preserving Jacksonville's oldest and most treasured park.

Food Trucks * DJ * Games * Cupcakes * History * Interactive Race Route * Prizes

Every race entry will be entered to win prizes like tickets to the Jacksonville Waves & Sporting Jax.

Prizes & Perks:

• Shirts to all entrants

• 2 Tix for each runner to the 6/20 Sporting JAX vs Charleston Battery 7PM at Hodges Stadium. UNF with Free Parking. Courtesy of the Sporting JAX Foundation

• Entrants will be registered to win prizes such as tix to see Jacksonville Waves Game, Family 4 pack to Jumbo Shrimp Game & More! (must be present to win)

• Medals to all finishers

• Overall and age-group awards

• Post-race Block Park with DJ

• Birthday cupcakes at post-race celebration

• Chip timing

• Team competition

The run will start and finish at James Weldon Johnson Park, located at 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Check in will begin promptly at 7:00am and the run will begin at 8:00am sharp on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

About The Title Sponsor

VyStar Credit Union is the second-largest credit union headquartered in Florida, with 79 full-service branches across Florida and Georgia, 1 million members and assets of over $14 billion. VyStar is the top mortgage lender in Northeast Florida and a major employer in the region with over 2,500 employees across the communities it serves. VyStar membership is open to everyone who lives or works in the 49 contiguous counties of Central to North Florida, 29 Georgia counties, and past and present military members and their families all over the world. VyStar members have access to 55,000 surcharge free ATMs worldwide. For more information, visit vystarcu.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.

About The Charity

All proceeds from this event benefit Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, the City’s nonprofit partner for managing Jacksonville’s oldest and most historic park. Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park was formed in 2014 to create a welcoming, urban public space that engages with our history and nurtures a sense of belonging, which connects our diverse communities and resonates throughout Downtown. We envision a contemporary, vibrant, green public space that is the heartbeat of our community where all people gather for fun, education, and relaxation. Our placemaking success and wide-ranging collaborations provide a variety of unique experiences that are essential to a thriving Downtown creating a sense of civic identity and pride. Visitors today can listen to live music, have a bite to eat from one of our food trucks, play in the kid zone area or simply find a respite from the Florida heat with flowers, shade and interesting sculptures. But we are not JUST a park. We’re community builders.

The weekend festivals we create highlight Jacksonville’s diversity and have generated passionate feedback such as “Jacksonville needs this!”

To learn more about Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park visit www.JamesWeldonJohnsonPark.org or follow @jamesweldonjohnsonpark on social media.