Hotels and Travel
Airport Ground Transportation
At the Jacksonville International Airport, all ground transportation services -- including rental car agencies, taxi and limousine services - are located on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to baggage claim. Visit the airport's website for available rental car and shuttle information.
Accommodations
For hotel and travel information, please visit visitjacksonville.com/breastcancermarathon.
The 26.2 with Donna is proud to announce One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa as our official marathon host hotel and the Omni Jacksonville Hotel as our official downtown host hotel. One Ocean and Omni Jacksonville are two of the area’s PRIME hotels offering luxury accommodations, endless amenities and stellar service, all a special 26.2 with Donna rate.
One Ocean
Experience an exhilarating return to tranquility at One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa, where oceanfront elegance and an unmatched dedication to personal service ensure that you are “Always In Your Element.” Escape to the azure surf and rolling dunes of One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa –– where an authentic, intuitive, and elegant experience awaits. Blending the stylish design and luxury amenities of the best Florida beach resort hotels with the intimate seaside tranquility of Atlantic Beach. One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa is conveniently located seven miles from the start/finish line and is on the race course. Complimentary shuttle service from One Ocean to the 26.2 with Donna Health and Fitness Expo and race day service to the start/finish line will be provided.
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is a warm, elegant oasis of luxury and superlative service. Relax in guest room accommodations featuring contemporary comfort and enjoy a host of amenities designed to make your visit unforgettable. This four-diamond luxury hotel is in the heart of downtown and just steps away from the Jacksonville Landing Riverfront Marketplace, where art, music and shopping thrive. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the St. Johns River and take in the best of Florida at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Located half a mile from the 26.2 with Donna Health and Fitness Expo, Omni Jacksonville is only a short trip on the skyway away. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided on race day to the start/finish line.
Visiting Jacksonville Florida
More than 20 miles of wide, white sandy beaches skirt the Atlantic Ocean just a dozen miles from downtown Jacksonville. The Northeast Florida coastal communities of Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach offer great vacations for families and friends who seek cool ocean breezes, salt spray waves, or just the chance to relax and enjoy great seaside restaurants, nightlife and shopping.
Indeed, on the beaches of Northeast Florida there is something for everyone to do, including sightseeing, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, boating, biking, dancing, golf, tennis and countless other outdoor recreation opportunities.
The River City by the Sea has something to offer everyone. Visitors can also enjoy unique shopping and dining, lively nightlife and entertainment, and events, a riverfront festival marketplace and cruises on the St. Johns River. Our affordable hotel accommodations and Southern hospitality make any visitor feel right at home.
Weather
Race meteorologist and marathoner Tim Deegan will be tracking race weekend weather. Please check back daily for updates.
Have weather questions? Ask Meteorologist Tim Deegan. Tim has been forecasting weather in Jacksonville area for almost 25 years and is an avid marathon runner!
The third annual race date is February 21, 2010. This is traditionally a time for ideal running weather in north Florida. Here are some comparative temperatures in other marathon cities, on their race weekends:
Jacksonville in mid February: 45 low/ 68 high
Miami: 60 low/ 77 high.
New York City Marathon: 47 low/ 60 high
Chicago Marathon: 44 low/ 65 high
Some runners truly need to escape to sunny Florida.
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