Memorial Day 5k 2026

The Memorial Day 5k 2026 and 1 Mile Fun Run is a community race event scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida. As a featured race in the 1st Place Sports Grand Prix series, the event starts and finishes at Town Hall Park. The day combines competitive road racing with a family-oriented fun run to observe the holiday.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• -- Registration Deadlines: Online registration concludes at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 21. In-person registration is available at 1st Place Sports stores through Friday, May 22, with a final race-day registration window opening at 6:30 AM.
• -- Packet Pickup: Materials can be collected at multiple 1st Place Sports locations (Baymeadows, San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, and CR210) on Friday and Saturday, May 22–23. There is no packet pickup available on Sunday, May 24.
• -- Race Amenities: All participants receive finisher medals. A water station is positioned at the halfway point of the 5k course, and post-race refreshments are provided at the finish area.
• -- Awards Ceremony: Beginning at 9:15 AM, awards will be presented to overall winners and the top three finishers in each age division. Results are tracked and published by 1st Place Sports.
• -- Club Membership: Strider Family Memberships require individual profiles for each family member to access club discount rates. This process must be completed via the club website prior to race registration.

Community and Strategic Partnerships:

• -- Course Route: The race officially starts and finishes on Stowe Avenue, adjacent to the park, providing a centralized area for spectators and vendors.
• -- Local Support: The event is supported by various partners, including the Mindful Eating Dietitian, highlighting a focus on health and wellness within the Orange Park community.
• -- Family Engagement: The free 1 Mile Fun Run is designed to be accessible to all ages and does not require pre-registration or a formal club profile.
• -- Contact Information: Scott Hershey serves as the primary race contact for logistical inquiries and can be reached at 904-729-5115.

The Memorial Day 5k 2026 offers a professionally timed racing experience while fostering a festive atmosphere for the Jacksonville and Orange Park running communities.