Jacksonville Bank Half Marathon
Jacksonville, Florida
Sunday, December 20, 2009

I race walked the Jacksonville Bank Half Marathon in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, December 20, 2009. The 2500 marathon and half marathon participants endured the cold as the temperature was 38 degrees, the wind was blowing, the sky was partly cloudy sky, and the sun was about to rise as the race began. The out and back course was flat with traffic controlled by the police and Water/Gatorade stations, manned by plenty of enthusiastic volunteers, located every two miles. A few spectators cheered along the course and a larger number cheered at the finish which was located on the track inside a football stadium of Bolles High School. As in the past the event is very well organized, friendly, and enjoyable. I have done the Jacksonville event seven consecutive years.