Come to Jacksonville for the Gate River Run on Saturday, March 10. It s a 15-K run that attracts 8,000 runners to a scenic course that crosses two bridges over the St. Johns River. But don t just come to race. Come to enjoy the beach, both for running and for swimming. On Ponte Vedra Beach, the runner s dress code is shorts and T-shirt.
Shoes are optional.
If you're coming to Jacksonville from out of town either for the Gate River Run or simply for a getaway vacation, consider a stay at the Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts, owned by Gate Petroleum Company, title sponsors of the Gate River Run . Work out in the fitness center. While in town, you might want to plan a trip to St. Augustine, America s oldest city, only a half hour south or visit the Jacksonville Zoo. If you prefer to stay in the city, the Radisson Riverfront Hotel , located near the 2-mile mark on the course, is the official race headquarters. Be sure to ask for the Gate River Run package.