26.2 Curb Crew!

You Can't Be the Best if You Don't Join the Crew!

Calling all businesses, neighborhoods and residents of Jacksonville!

Date:
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Time:
Race Starts at 7:30 a.m.

Not running 26.2 with Donna? Do you have friends and loved ones planning to watch you finish breast cancer? Join the “26.2 with Donna — Curb Crew.”

Spirited supporters and curb crews are encouraged to make signs, banners and dress in PINK to cheer on the runners as they complete their journey to Finish Breast Cancer. 26.2 with Donna maracas, Mayo Clinic “Go” signs and other cheering supplies may be found at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Eisai as well as nearby hydration stations on race day. Please be respectful of private and public property and dispose of your cheering materials appropriately.

Ashley Furniture Spectator Shuttles

Ashley Furniture Spectator Shuttles will be available from THE PLAYERS Parking Lot at the start to three key points along the race route on race day. The shuttles will run from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. If you are staying or live near the race route, it is strongly recommended that you walk to your chosen race viewing location. Much of the race course is within walking distance of the oceanfront hotels.

Spectator Shuttle Points:

Atlantic Blvd and 3rd Street (Beaches Town Center) – near miles 9 and 17 of the Marathon Course.
3rd Street/A1A and 2nd Avenue North (Wells Fargo Parking Lot) – near miles 6 and 20 of the Marathon Course, and mile 6 of the Half Marathon Course.
Mayo Clinic, The Celgene Finish Line.

For the official spectator guide, please click here

Tips for Spectators On The Course

Map out where you’ll be ahead of time by knowing your runner’s pace time.
Know what each other will be wearing or carry a sign or balloon. Sometimes it’s easier for runners to spot spectators than the other way around.
Pick a side. Communicate where you will be, and watch from the same side of the road. This will help runners see and find you.
Plan for traffic. Allow extra time to get from one viewing spot to another. Get there early and don’t leave if you don’t see someone right away. Your runner may be having a really good day or a tough one.
Cheer on other marathoners!

Tips for Spectators After The Race

Runners are routed to the Publix Runners’ Village and then to the Family Reunite Area on Mayo Clinic’s campus.
Set a time and place in the Family Reunite Area to meet in case you miss each other at the finish line.
Relax with friends and family at the Post-Race Celebration and rock the afternoon with live entertainment.

Road Closures

Please note that access to communities along the route may be inhibited for up to seven hours beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Please plan for delays. No vehicles will be permitted to park on impacted city streets beginning Saturday, February 16 after 6 p.m. through Sunday, February 17, until the streets are opened for access.

Significant road closures include:

J. Turner Butler Blvd., closed eastbound starting at 5:30 a.m. at Hodges Blvd.
A1A Northbound at ATP Tour Blvd., closed to Corona Road starting at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 8:30 a.m.
A1A Southbound at ATP Tour Blvd., closed starting at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 8:00 a.m.
Ponte Vedra Blvd. from Corona to 37th Ave S., closed starting at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 9:30 a.m.

For a complete list of road closures, click here.