Racing Against Hate 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
Join the First Coast YMCA and Jewish Community Alliance for the 4th Annual Racing Against Hate 5K Run/Walk at the Winston Family YMCA on Sunday, February 28, 2027! Let's lace up and come together to celebrate unity, diversity, and inclusivity in our community. Whether you're running to beat your personal best or walking to show your support, this event is more than a race-it's a movement for change and hope. The annual event will include a 5K run or walk over the Acosta Bridge in the main road (southbound)TBDstarting at 1:00pm. A 1-Mile Fun Run along the Riverwalk will start at 2:00pm. Both runs are open to runners and walkers of all levels. You will receive a Racing Against Hate T-shirt and custom medal.
The Unity Village will be open pre- and post-event with community partners, vendors, activities and food trucks. A brief warm-up/stretch will be held by our JCA & YMCA instructors for all ages & abilities.
As part of this movement to promote unity in our community, we invite you to get your friends involved and support your efforts! Through our fundraising portal, you can invite others to show their support and encouragement of a better you and a better community. Proceeds will benefit the Jewish Community Alliance and First Coast YMCA’s Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity in the Community partnership to bring education, conversation and speaker events in 2027-2028.
Race Location
Winston Family YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Race Date
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Race Time
1:00 pm - 5K Run/Walk Start
2:00 pm - 1M Fun Run
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Winston Family YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave:
TBD
Jewish Community Alliance (JCA), 8505 San Jose Blvd:
Thu, Feb 25 | 10am – 1pm
Thu, Feb 25 | 5pm – 7pm
Fri, Feb 26 | 10am – 2pm
Day Of Race Event Schedule
12:00pm
Unity Village Opens with vendors and community partners,
Race packet pickup and day-of registration opens
12:45pm
Warm-up and announcements
1:00pm
5K Race begins
2:00pm
1M Fun Run Begins
2:15pm
Awards Ceremony
3:00pm
Unity Village closes
Parking
YMCA Lot; 221 Riverside Ave
FIS - first floor of the parking garage; 323 Riverside Ave. TBD
Race Results
Race results will be available live online from this site: www.UltimateRacingInc.com
Awards
Overall - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Age group awards will be presented to the top Men / Women / NB in the following age groups:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at heather.terrill@jcajax.org.
Jewish Community Alliance and First Coast YMCA Announce Partnership to Promote Unity
In 2023, the Jewish Community Alliance and First Coast YMCA proudly announce a new partnership to take an active role in educating and inspiring our neighbors to build a more inclusive Northeast Florida. Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity in Our Community is a social responsibility initiative including a speaker series and curious conversations addressing topics that impact our area including prejudices in faith, race, antisemitism, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, gender, and diverse abilities.
