Freed to Run Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hour | – | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| 12 hour relay | Relay | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $120 | – |
| 6 hour | – | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $60 | – |
| 3 hour | – | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 5k Morning | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5k Ultra | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 5k Evening | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 12 Hour: $70 until Oct 2.
- 12 hour relay: $120 until Oct 2.
- 6 hour: $60 until Oct 2.
- 3 hour: $50 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Jacksonville runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:48 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 12 Hour starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Freed to Run Challenge?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221.
From the organizers
Freed to Run™ started in 2016 as a six marathons in six days point to point relay, from Tallahassee to Jacksonville, courthouse to courthouse, with teams covering the distance by taking turns throughout the day. For the next 7 years, Freed to Run™ raised money and awareness to support pediatric patients and their families in navigating legal obstacles that often impede their health outcomes. The result: $2.25 million raised and placed in an endowment to fully fund the North Florida Medical Legal Partnership.