{"id":179701,"date":"2026-03-05T20:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/179701\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:00:14","slug":"what-runners-need-to-know-for-gate-river-run-expo-event-moved-from-downtown-to-mandarin-for-2026-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/179701\/","title":{"rendered":"What runners need to know for Gate River Run Expo; event moved from downtown to Mandarin for 2026 race"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 With the highly-anticipated Gate River Run<\/a> quickly approaching this weekend, the Sleiman Enterprises Runners\u2019 Expo<\/a> kicks off Thursday morning at a new location from previous years. <\/p>\n

Packet pickup is at Mandarin Point Shopping Center, located at 12200 San Jose Blvd. The expo is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n

Organizers are advising runners to expect heavier traffic during evening rush hours, especially between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday. <\/p>\n

RELATED: What to know if you\u2019re running \u2014 or watching \u2014 the Gate River Run<\/a><\/p>\n

They encourage participants to plan extra travel time both days and allow for delays entering and exiting the shopping center.<\/p>\n

According to the parking map on the event\u2019s website, general parking is accessed from San Jose Boulevard. Areas marked in yellow with Xs are no-parking zones; additional parking is available at Trinity Mandarin Church north of the expo site.<\/p>\n

Gate River Run 2025 (WJXT)<\/p>\n

Organizers urge drivers to follow directions from police and traffic personnel and to not block driving lanes or intersections.<\/p>\n

If a runner cannot attend the expo, another person may pick up the packet with a signed authorization form. The form can also be completed onsite. Bring any required ID and a printed or digital copy of the authorization if someone else will pick up the packet.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville-area residents who live within 30 miles must pick up packets at the expo and cannot use race-day pickup within that radius. Participants who live more than 30 miles from downtown Jacksonville can pick up their packets the day of the race and pay a $10 fee.<\/p>\n

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