The 49th Gate River Run on Saturday morning has been filled with more challenges than usual, but the iconic Jacksonville race is poised for another exciting year.
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More than 15,000 runners are expected to line up for the annual 15K run that serves as one of the best events in Jacksonville every year. The course winds through San Marco and St. Nicholas and over the Main Street and Hart Bridge, referred to as the dreaded “Green Monster” on race day.Five Olympians are in this year’s elite field, led by reigning women’s winner Calli Hauger-Thackery of Great Britain. Will another record fall? Last year, it was Wesley Kiptoo who broke a 30-year-old record set by Todd Williams to put an exclamation point on the 2025 race. Kiptoo clocked a time of 42 minutes, 10 seconds to push past Williams’ mark set in 1995. Hauger-Thackery returns to defend her crown, although the weather may determine whether she seriously challenges for a repeat. She and husband, Nick, are expecting their first child. At 16 weeks pregnant, Hauger-Thackery said Friday that the heat will be a big factor in how hard she’s able to push herself during Saturday’s race.The first wave of runners will go off at 8 a.m. Viewers can watch the race on WJXT Channel 4 or on News4JAX.com.Fiona O’Keefe, USA: 2024 US Olympic marathon trials champion / 2024 Paris Olympic marathonChloé Herbiet, Belgium: 2024 Paris Olympian marathonThe list of runners who have competed in every River Run since it began is down to 17 this year.Construction in Downtown have forced race organizers to get creative this year. The parking situation will be perhaps the most congested that it’s ever been. Typical places where runners parked like Lot J are off limits this year due to construction at the stadium. The big change for runners will be the start and finish lines. Those have moved to the Jacksonville Shipyards on East Bay Street.Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but he’s been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years.Council President says Inspector General is looking into ‘serious allegations’ related to JEARunners flock to Gate River Run expo by the thousands as event expects to see record turnoutI feel rain drops! Scattered showers and thunderstorms are riding the sea breeze!FSCJ Manta Rays reach NJCAA mascot final; community urged to voteSt. Johns County Sergeant who pulled driver from fiery I-95 crash recounts rescueIt's gonna be warm! Start hydrating early for Gate River RunMayor Deegan approves 3 a.m. alcohol sales downtown; some News4JAX viewers question safetyBig changes runners need to know for Gate River Run ExpoOne person dead, 2 more sent to hospital after argument turns into fight in St. Johns CountyOceanway residents disappointed in committee’s decision to approve storage unit developmentHappy clouds on a Happy Humpday. When will we get some rain?
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