Cannon Ball Run

The Amelia Island Runners present the: 

2nd Annual Cannon Ball Run

Start your new running year off with a BANG!

January 3, 2026 on beautiful Amelia Island

Sunrise start at Main Beach Park, 32 N. Fletcher, Fernandina Beach, FL

Wrap up the holiday season and start your new year off right by joining the Amelia Island Runners for our 2nd Annual Cannon Ball Run on scenic Amelia Island. The fun 5k and half marathon courses will take you through the sights of Amelia Island. The final miles of the half marathon course will take you through one of the most beautiful and historic roads through Ft. Clinch State Park, out past the cannons, and down to the finish line. The race will start and finish at the oceanfront Main Beach Park just steps from the sand.

 AIR has been the local running club on Amelia Island since 2004 and we are passionate about sharing our love of running Amelia Island. After a successful first year, AIR is pleased to bring back the Cannon Ball Run for locals, First Coast residents, and visitors to NE Florida.

Participant Perks:

All participants who register by 12/15 will receive a long sleeved performance shirt.  After that date sizing and availability are not guaranteed.  

Packet Pick up times:  

Friday, January 2nd, 2025 – Noon to 6pm (Friday packet pickup only available for those registered by 12/29/25 at 11:59pm)

Game Changers Running Company Amelia Island, 1881 S 14th St #5, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Runners are encouraged to pick-up their packets prior to race day to avoid delays at the event (only for those registered by 12/29/25)

Saturday, January 3th – 6:30am at Main Beach Park

Race day packet pick-up will be available at the event starting area. If possible, please pick up your packet in advance to save delays on race day.

Course Info –  

The Cannon Ball Run course is very similar to the Reindeer Run course that AIR staged for 10 years. We are honored to bring this historic course back to Amelia Island hosted by the local running club that runs Amelia Island every day. This course will take you through the historic and scenic sights of the island while immersing each runner in both the history and beauty that makes Amelia Island so special. 

The 5k and half-marathon course are primarily on paved city streets but both have a small segment through the Egan’s Creek greenway. This section is grass trail.

Course Map Link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LYCN_lIAGO6kvmNFfkqa3zZ2Kj1E4BQ&usp=sharing

Time Limit – 

The course will close 3.5 hours after the start of the race.

Awards-

Medals will be awarded to each finisher.

Overall Male and Female and age group awards will also be presented.

Age group awards for the 5k will be in 10-year age categories. For example, women age 30-39.

Age group awards for the half-marathon will be in 5-year age categories. For example, women age 30-34.

FAQ – 

Parking – Event parking is available in the parking lots around Main Beach Park and street parking is available in the residential areas north of the park. Please be respectful of private property and driveways and follow all traffic and parking laws. AIR is not responsible for damage, theft, or accidents. 

Post Race Food and Drinks – Please join us for the post-race celebration in the park. Food and beverages will be available to registered race participants.

Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals- We are unable to accommodate any transfers or deferrals. Absolutely no refunds.

Water stops – Water stops will be available on both the 5k and half-marathon course. Water stops will be marked on the course map. 

Port-a-Potties – Port-a-Potties will be available at Main Beach Park and along both the 5k and half-marathon course. The location of these facilities will be provided on the course map. Main Beach Park has a public restroom. 

Strollers – Runners are allowed to push a stroller during the race. Please be mindful of other runners and start at an appropriate location for your pace.

Pets – For your safety, pets are not allowed on the course.