The Runner’s Expo Information | The Gate River Run

Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo

Gate River Run has one of the best health and fitness expos in the country. Over 100 exhibits will feature the latest in running shoes and apparel, health services, and other fitness-related products.

Location

Mandarin Point Shopping Center
12200 San Jose Blvd.

Dates & Hours

  • Thursday, March 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Expo/Packet Pickup Parking

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General Parking:

  • All general parking is located in the main shopping center lot surrounding the Expo building.

  • Enter from San Jose Blvd.

  • Please follow directional signage and parking attendants upon arrival..

  • Areas marked with a yellow “X” on the map are NO PARKING zones and must remain clear for open businesses.

Expo Overflow Parking:

Additional parking is available at:

Trinity Mandarin Church
Located just north of the Expo site 

  • Follow posted signage to Expo Overflow Parking.

  • Use designated church parking areas only.

  • Please respect church property and follow volunteer directions.

Exhibitor & Volunteer Parking:

  • Designated Exhibitor & Volunteer Parking areas are marked in pink (E) on the map.

  • These spaces are reserved and require proper credentials.

Traffic Tips:

  • Expect increased traffic during peak Expo hours, especially Friday, March 6 between 4pm – 6pm.

  • Allow extra time for arrival.

  • Follow police officers and traffic control personnel at San Jose Blvd.

  • Do not block drive lanes or intersections.

Exhibitors

Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Booth rentals must be reserved online using the link below.

Booth Rental Questions?
Call Jane Alred at (904) 731-3676 or email
jane@1stplacesports.com.

Participants

Packet Pickup Sessions: Each day is divided into two-hour pickup sessions with a 2,000 visitor limit per session.
Participants must select a pickup day and time during registration. If you’re not sure which session you selected, check your confirmation link.
  • Thursday, March 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Packet Pickup

Jacksonville Area Participants: If you live within 30 miles of the Jacksonville area, you must pick up your packet at the Expo on Thursday, March 5 or Friday, March 6.

Jacksonville area participants cannot pick up their packet on race day.

Can’t Make it to the Runner’s Expo?

If you are unable to pick up your own packet, your packet may be picked up for you.

  1. Before the Expo begins: Fill out the Authorization Card, sign it, and give it to the person picking up your packet. They must bring the completed form to the Runner’s Expo.
  2. If the Expo has already begun: The person picking up your packet will complete an Expo Authorization form onsite and sign confirming they picked it up for you.
Bib Number Assignment: There is a spot on the Authorization form for your bib number. You can look this up closer to race week once numbers are assigned, or use the Bib Number Look Up area at the Runner’s Expo.

Out-of-Town Participants

If you live more than 30 miles from downtown Jacksonville, you can choose race morning packet pickup when registering and pay the $10 fee for day-of-race pickup.