2025 Gate River Run – PRRO Circuit
Jacksonville, FL
Saturday, March 1, 2025
The 2025 Gate River Run, presented by JTC Running, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The 48th running of this event will be distinguished by joining the prestigious Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) Circuit, as one of America’s Classic Road Races.
We are excited to join this premier series after hosting the USATF 15K Championships since 1994. The PRRO Circuit promotes world class competition and is open to both U.S. and international athletes.
Since the very beginning, supporting U.S. athletes has been one of the most important parts of the Gate River Run mission. To maintain that focus, there will be prize money for the Open race as well as specific “American Cup” prize money for U.S. athletes.
In addition, U.S. athletes that finish in the top 10 of the Open have the opportunity to double dip and receive American Cup and Open prize money. We will also continue to offer our Equalizer Bonus prize money as well as bonuses for 15K records.
All athletes interested in competing in the elite field can apply by contacting the Elite Athlete Coordinator.
Elite Athlete Coordinator Contact Information:
Jim Van Cleave
Elite Athlete Coordinator
Gate River Run / PRRO Circuit
Email: jim@gate-riverrun.com
(904) 607-6946
Elite Field Entry and Elite Support Assistance:
Consideration for elite field entry, lodging and/or travel assistance will be based on 15K qualifying times or equivalents.
· Qualifying times must be achieved from January 2023 to March 2025
· Entry and support assistance will be at the discretion of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.
Elite Athlete Host Hotel:
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
245 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-6664
Transportation – Airport Transfers:
Airport transfers will be provided for all elite athletes from Jacksonville International Airport to the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown host hotel.
Elite Hospitality Room:
There will be an elite hospitality suite provided at the host hotel Thursday through Sunday morning for the elite athletes.
Elite Athlete Check-In:
· The elite check-in will be held at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown:
· Thursday, February 27 1:00pm – 6:00pm
· Friday, February 28 10:00am – 6:00pm
Elite Athlete Technical Meeting:
· Friday, February 28
· Time: 5:00p – 6:00p
· Zoom Meeting / or in person – TBD
15K Race Start:
· Elite Women 7:55am
· Elite Men 8:00am
Race Day Elite Shuttle Service:
· Elite athlete shuttles to the race venue will be provided from the Marriott
· Departing shuttles will begin Saturday morning at 6:00am.
· Return shuttles begin at 9:30am and will run approximately every 20 minutes.
Awards Ceremony:
· The award ceremonies will begin at 10:00am following the race
· The ceremony will be held on the stage at Metropolitan Park.
· Top 10 Open and American Cup awards will be distributed
· Prize money will be mailed after drug-testing provides clearance.
Awards / Prize Structure:
Men must run under 46:00 and Women must run under 53:00 to qualify for prize money in the Open and American Cup divisions.
Top ten men and women as follows:
|
Place |
Men |
Women |
|
1st |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
|
2nd |
$4,000 |
$4,000 |
|
3rd |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
4th |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
|
5th |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
|
6th |
$900 |
$900 |
|
7th |
$800 |
$800 |
|
8th |
$700 |
$700 |
|
9th |
$600 |
$600 |
|
10th |
$500 |
$500 |
|
$20,500 |
$20,500 |
American Cup 15K Prize Money:
Top five American men and women as follows:
|
Place |
Men |
Women |
|
1st |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
2nd |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
|
3rd |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
|
4th |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
|
5th |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Total |
$8,000 |
$8,000 |
Bonus Prize Money:
Equalizer Bonus (First Male or Female):
The elite women will start 5 minutes ahead of the elite men. The first person (male or female) to cross the finish line will receive a $5,000 bonus.
Record Bonuses
|
15K Record Bonus |
Men |
Women |
Bonus |
|
World Record |
40:42 |
44:20 |
$10,000 |
|
American Record |
42:22 |
47:00 |
$5,000 |
|
Course Record |
42.22 |
47:00 |
$3,000 |
15K World Record:
· Men: Jacob Kiplimo – 40:42 (2024)
· Women: Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia – 44:20 (2019)
American & Course Records:
· Men: Todd Williams – 42:22 (1995)
· Women: Shalane Flanagan – 47:00 (2014)
Post-Race Celebration / Party:
All elite athletes are invited to attend a post-race celebration on Saturday evening March 1, beginning at 6:30pm.
· Food and beverages will be provided
· Bus transportation to the event for elite athletes will depart the Marriott at 6:00pm
Anti-Doping / Drug Testing:
The Gate River Run and the PRRO Circuit have a zero tolerance anti-doping policy, in accordance with policies of USATF and the IAAF. All competing athletes may be subject to drug testing.