BHI 2nd Annual 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT

Location: 15770 Sawpit Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Type: Run

Race feel

Run or walk a flat 5K or fun run on Black Hammock Island, then celebrate with a post-race back to school bash and earn a medal.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

Join the 2nd Annual 5K & Fun Run on Black Hammock Island in Jacksonville, Florida. This event offers both a 3.1-mile run and a shorter fun run, welcoming both runners and walkers. Enjoy a flat course entirely on the island, followed by a lively post-race back to school bash. Participants receive a short sleeve T-shirt and a finisher medal. Awards celebrate top 5K finishers across overall and age group categories.

What to expect

Choose between a 3.1-mile 5K or a shorter fun run, both open to walkers.
Enjoy a flat course entirely on Black Hammock Island.

From the organizer

This is the 2nd annual 5K run and fun run to be held on Black Hammock Island on August 1st, 2026. The race will be held entirely on the Island, and will feature a 5K run at 9AM and a fun run at 10M. You can run and walk either event. The race will start and finish at the Black Hammock Island Community Center, 15770 Sawpit Road, Jax, FL 32226. Race registration includes a short sleeve Tshirt, and a finisher medal, and post race back to school bash.

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall M/F finishers of the 5K, and the First M/F finishers in age groups 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. There are no awards for the fun run

Packet pickup will happen on Race morning at the Black Hammock Island Community Center starting at 7:30 AM