Athlete Guide
presented by Champion Brands
Welcome to the 16th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend Athlete Guide presented by Champion Brands. Details are subject to change. Please check back often for updates. #DestinationDONNA
- Schedule of Events
- Transportation And Parking
- The Course presented by Genentech
- Galloway Pace Groups powered by PUMA
- Timing And Awards
- Runner Safety
- Gear Check
- Runner Tracking
2023 Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd
Social Shakeout Run hosted by D-Squad & Destination Marathons
119 1st Avenue North
8:00 a.m. – 3 Mile Run/Walk with Donna Deegan, DONNA Special Guests, Destination Marathons and the D-Squad.
FREE and Open to All
The DONNA D-Squad and Destination Marathons host a kick-off to DONNA Marathon Weekend with a 3 Mile Run/ Walk with Race Founders Donna Deegan, Dr. Edith Perez and Olympian Jeff Galloway. Special guests include marathon legend Joan Benoit Samuelson, your first women’s Olympic Games marathon champion of 1984, host of “I’ll Have Another” podcast, Lindsey Hein and your Noisy Cancer Comeback announcer Fitz Koehler.
DONNA Health & Wellness Expo presented by The Jacksonville Jaguars
Dream Finders Homes Flex Field
TIAA Bank Field
1 TIAA Bank Field Dr
Jacksonville, FL [map]
Open 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public, Free Parking
Online registration will remain open through Saturday, February 4 at 1 PM ET. Packet pick-up is available during expo hours.
In partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the DONNA Expo will be held in the indoor Dream Finders Homes Flex Field at TIAA Bank Stadium. The Expo will serve as runner packet pickup, and the stadium will host all Saturday race events including the FIS DONNA 5K presented by Equitable Advisors and DONNA Dash.
IMPORTANT: With the exception of water, no food or beverage is allowed in the Expo. Food must be consumed outside the Expo. For all events taking place inside of TIAA Bank Field, standard security measures, including a bag check, will be in place. Please visit tiaabankfield.com/purse-bag-policy for full details. Umbrellas, strollers and diaper bags will be allowed.
DONNA Anniversary Reception hosted by O-Ku
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Invitation Only
The DONNA Foundation honors fundraisers, donors, sponsors and special guests each year at this celebratory reception and cocktail party.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
FIS DONNA 5K presented by Equitable Advisors
DONNA BOOBY TRAP CHALLENGE DAY 1
TIAA Bank Field
1 TIAA Bank Field Dr
Jacksonville, FL [map]
FREE Parking
6:30 a.m. Registration and Packet Pickup Opens inside the Expo
8:00 a.m. 5K Start
Participants earn a signature running ribbon medal racing through the heart of Downtown Jacksonville’s Sports District, finishing under one of the world’s largest scoreboard inside TIAA Bank Field.
DONNA Family Fun Run – The “DONNA Dash”
TIAA Bank Field
1 TIAA Bank Field Dr
Jacksonville, FL [map]
FREE Parking
6:30 a.m. Registration and Packet Pickup Opens inside the Expo
9:30 a.m. Fun Run Start
Our fun run is perfect for families and will be a course of up to one mile inside TIAA Bank Field. All participants earn a new DONNA Dash Zipper Pull medal for backpack bragging rights.
DONNA 110 Ultra Marathon
UPDATED! TIAA Bank Field
1 TIAA Bank Field Drive
Jacksonville, FL [Map]
7:30 a.m. 110 Start
Athletes will start Downtown with a grand send-off from our 5K crowds and cover 110 miles to Finish Breast Cancer through the night in beautiful Atlantic Beach, Florida. DONNA Curb Crews are invited all night to cheer these participants to the finish line.
DONNA Health & Wellness Expo Presented By The Jacksonville Jaguars
Dream Finders Homes Flex Field
TIAA Bank Field
1 TIAA Bank Field Dr
Jacksonville, FL [map]
Open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public, Free Parking
Online registration will remain open through Saturday, February 4 at 1 PM ET. Packet pick-up is available during expo hours.
Return for day 2 of the DONNA Health & Fitness Expo. So much fun you might forget to pick up your race packet! (But don’t do that.)
IMPORTANT: With the exception of water, no food or beverage is allowed in the Expo. Food must be consumed outside the Expo. For all events taking place inside of TIAA Bank Field, standard security measures, including a bag check, will be in place. Please visit tiaabankfield.com/purse-bag-policy for full details. Umbrellas, strollers and diaper bags will be allowed.
Destination Marathons Pre-Race Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit The DONNA Foundation
Four Points by Sheraton
11 1st St N
Jacksonville, FL [map]
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $85 | Buy Now »
Want to participate in an inspirational pre-race dinner with a silent auction AND be treated like an elite runner on race day? The Dinner & Day Pass offers you an amazing experience even if you are not staying with DM at our host hotels. More Destination Marathons weekend events »
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th
#runDONNA #DestinationDONNA
26.2 with DONNA National Marathon To Finish Breast Cancer
DONNA National Half Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
DONNA BOOBY TRAP CHALLENGE DAY 2
Seawalk Pavilion
75 1st St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL [Map]
5:00 a.m. Shuttle Parking Opens at UNF Lot 18
6:00 a.m. Athletes’ Village Opens
7:27 a.m. Wheelchair Start
7:30 a.m. Official Start | DONNA Start/Finish Line presented by Gilead Oncology
Athletes’ Village presented by The Jacksonville Jaguars
6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza
Before and after the race, all registered participants enjoy our famous Athletes’ Village to celebrate survivorship. Enjoy music from 97.9 KISS FM and toast your finish with a Miller Lite or White Claw, everyone’s favorite hard seltzer. Don’t miss the Official DONNA Fearless Series Physical Therapy Sponsor CORA Physical Therapy for post-race therapy.
IMPORTANT: Runners! Both Miller Lite and White Claw will be available to registered athletes in Athletes’ Village on Marathon Sunday. You’ll have a beverage pull tag on your bib. If you want to be served, you will have to present an ID. This will be strictly enforced, so don’t forget to stick your ID in your sports bra. <wink>
DONNA Marathon Finish Line Party hosted by Surfer [The Bar]
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Surfer [The Bar]
200 1st Street N
Jacksonville Beach, FL [Map]
By Invitation Only
The DONNA Foundation honors top fundraisers, donors, sponsors and special guests at this exciting Finish Line viewing party.
DONNA Post Race Party
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Athletes’ Village in Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza
Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
10:00 a.m. | Athletes’ Village Stage
Marathon Awards Ceremony
12:00 p.m. | Athletes’ Village Stage
26.3 Party hosted by Jeff Galloway
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Athletes’ Village
Open to All!
Celebrating all Marathon Finishers crossing the finish line after the 6 hour mark, join Jeff and Barb Galloway for the DONNA 26.3 Party.
Transportation and Parking
Transportation details subject to change. Please check back often for updates.
Free parking will be available for all DONNA events. Transportation services will be provided Marathon Sunday.
TIAA Bank Field Parking (Expo and Saturday Races)
FREE Parking is available at TIAA Bank Field in Lot J. Please arrive early and expect delays.
IMPORTANT: For all events taking place inside of TIAA Bank Field, standard security measures, including a bag check, will be in place. Please visit tiaabankfield.com/purse-bag-policy for full details. Umbrellas, strollers and diaper bags will be allowed.
Marathon Sunday Transportation and Parking
Shuttle Transportation
There will be FREE parking for all participants and spectators at UNF Lot 18. Shuttle service to the start/finish line presented by Gilead Oncology will begin at 5:00 a.m. and will run continuously until 3:00 p.m. Please arrive early and allow time for traffic delays.
Participant Drop-off/Pick-up and Rideshare
A designated drop-off and rideshare location is on Pablo Avenue with pedestrians crossing at Beach Blvd and 3rd Street North. Please enter from 4th Street North. [Map]
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking will be available to lock up the trusted beach cruiser while you run. Please bring your own lock, as The DONNA Foundation is not responsible for any lost or stolen bikes.
Road Closures
Beaches: Access to communities along the route may be inhibited for up to seven hours beginning at 6:00 a.m. on race day. Please plan for delays. No vehicles will be permitted to park on impacted city streets beginning Saturday, February 4 after 6 p.m. through Sunday, February 5, until streets are opened for access.
Downtown: Access along the 5K route may be inhibited for up to four hours beginning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, until streets are opened for access. Please plan for delays.
The Course presented by Genentech
The DONNA Marathon Course presented by Genentech is a Boston Qualifier, and selected by the Abbott World Marathon Majors as a qualifying race for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Ranking program for 2023. Preview the course »
Double Loop For The DONNA Marathon: The DONNA Marathon and Half Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Course presented by Genentech will begin and end at Seawalk Pavilion in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Runners will enjoy a flat, fast Boston-qualifying marathon course through three beautiful beach communities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach with scenic views and an outpouring of crowd support, and pink flamingos. Instead of continuing South, in 2023 the Marathon will complete the first half of the course again for a double loop design.
New Start And Finish Locations For Saturday Races: The FIS DONNA 5K presented by Equitable Advisors and DONNA Dash will be held at TIAA Bank Field in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. With the start and finish located in “the bank”, runners will race through the heart of Downtown Jacksonville’s Sports District, finishing under one of the world’s largest scoreboard inside TIAA Bank Field.
Pace Groups Powered by Puma
Galloway Pace Groups
DONNA is proud to offer Official Galloway Pacers for the Marathon and Half Marathon events. Program Directors and Pace Group Leaders from around the country are coming here to pace our runners to Boston Qualifying times, personal bests, or just an official finish. How do you join a pace group? Just look for our Galloway Pacers before the race, stick with them throughout the run, and remember to move to the right of the road during walk breaks. All pacers will be easily identifiable before and during the race and will be using Jeff Galloway’s run/walk/run method for the entire 26.2 or 13.1 miles. The Jeff Galloway Training Program is the official training program for DONNA events. Train with us »
Pace Groups (Subject to Change)
The following marathon pace groups will be available:
- 4:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (2 min run/30 sec walk)
- 4:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (1:45 min run/30 sec walk)
- 4:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (1:30 min run/30 sec walk)
- 4:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (1 min run/30 sec walk)
- 5:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (1 min run/30 sec walk)
- 5:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (1 min run/30 sec walk)
- 5:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (30 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 5:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (30 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 6:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (30 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 6:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (15 sec run/30 sec walk)
6:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (15 sec run/30sec walk) - 7:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (15 sec run/30 sec walk)
The following half-marathon pace groups will be available:
- 1:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (4 min run/30 sec walk)
- 2:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (2 min run/30 sec walk)
- 2:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (1:30 min run/30 sec walk)
- 2:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (1 min run/30 sec walk)
- 2:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (30 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 3:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (30 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 3:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (15 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 3:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (15 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 3:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (10 sec run/ 30 sec walk)
- 4:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (10 sec run/30 sec walk)
- 4:30 GOAL FINISHER TIME (walking)
“Meet the Pacers” meet and greets will be held at the DONNA Expo on Friday, February 3 and Saturday February 4 throughout the day. Also look for pacers at the Jeff Galloway Training Programs booth to answer any of your pacing questions.
If you are interested in becoming a pace leader for the marathon, please contact us.
Race Results presented by Black Knight
All races are chip timed and managed by 1st Place Sports. Live Results »
Overall Awards
The top breast cancer survivor in the full and half marathon events will be honored with an engraved Prism award from Tiffany & Co. The top overall male and female in both the ultra, full and the half marathon events will also receive an award from Tiffany & Co.
Overall awards will also be presented to the top three overall breast cancer survivors, adaptive, masters, male and female finishers for all events.
Racing the DONNA Booby Trap Challenge? Overall awards will be presented to the top three men and women in the challenge determined by overall time for all three events based on chip times.
Top age group Finisher Awards
Top Finisher Age Group Awards will be presented to the top three finishers of the full and half marathon and 5K events in each of the following male and female age groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 & 80 and over.
Runner Safety
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM
EAS Status for Marathon Sunday is GREEN
A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will be used to communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on the weather, as well as other conditions.
The DONNA Medical Director and Meteorologist Tim Deegan along with the rest of the Race Communications team, will determine and execute the specific alert level on race day.
- E-mail, Facebook, Twitter and website communication during race week will inform participants of the current Event Alert System status and provide preparation tips based on advance weather forecasts.
- Updates will be made at the DONNA Expo via public address announcements.
- On race day, the current Event Alert System status will be communicated via public address announcements and color-coded signs/flags at the start and finish areas, and along the course at aid station locations.
- All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
Gear / Bag Check
Runner Tracking