Gate River Run
Parking

Downtown Jacksonville
Parking & Race Morning Transportation Information

2027 Race Day Parking

Parking for the Gate River Run will be available in designated garages and parking areas throughout Downtown Jacksonville. The 15K start and finish area is located at Ford on Bay, 288 E. Bay Street.

The complete 2027 parking plan is currently being finalized. Detailed parking locations, recommended routes, maps, and race-day transportation information will be posted here as they become available.

Important Race Morning Information
Do Not Navigate Directly to the Start Line

Bay Street and surrounding streets will be affected by race-day closures. On race morning, your GPS destination should be your selected parking garage or parking area — not 288 E. Bay Street.

2027 Race Day Parking

Official Parking Map

The official 2027 Gate River Run parking map will show designated parking garages and lots, recommended arrival routes, street closures, and walking routes to the race site.

2027 PARKING MAP
Coming Soon
DOWNLOAD PARKING MAP – COMING SOON

Parking Overview

  • Multiple parking garages and parking areas will be available throughout Downtown Jacksonville.
  • Parking locations will vary in walking distance from the Ford on Bay start and finish area.
  • Recommended parking locations and arrival routes will be identified on the official 2027 parking map.
  • Some streets and access routes will close early on race morning.
  • Additional transportation options, if available, will be announced prior to race day.

Recommended Parking Locations

Specific 2027 parking garages, lots, and parking zones are still being finalized. Once confirmed, this section will include the address, recommended approach, and approximate walking distance to the race site for each location.

Downtown Parking Garages
Locations, addresses, and recommended routes coming soon.
Designated Race Parking Areas
Locations and directions coming soon.
Additional Transportation Options
Shuttle, River Taxi, and other transportation information will be posted here if available for 2027.

Race Morning Road Closures

Bay Street and other streets surrounding the race site and course will begin closing before the start of the race. Detailed street closure information and recommended downtown approaches will be posted here once the 2027 traffic plan is finalized.

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION – COMING SOON
Race Morning
PLAN AHEAD & ARRIVE EARLY

Plan to arrive in Downtown Jacksonville at least 60–90 minutes before your start time to allow time for traffic, parking, walking to Ford on Bay, and getting into your assigned starting area.

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