JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Around 15,000 runners are hitting the pavement this morning in Downtown Jacksonville for the 48th annual Gate River Run.
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The largest 15K in the country, the Gate River Run serves as the 15K national championship and features an equalizer bonus for the top runners.
The Top-25 seeded women runners got a 5-minute head start on the men, going off at 7:55 a.m., while the elite men began with Wave One runners at 8 a.m.
Wesley Kiptoo was the first to cross the finish line, so gets an extra $5,000 in prize money!
Calli Hauger-Thackery finished shortly after him.
Wave Two of runners began at 8:05 a.m., Wave Three began at 8:10 a.m., and Wave Four began at 8:15 a.m.
Every finisher of the 15K will receive a medal.
Following the race, there will be a celebration at Metropolitan Park next to the finish line. Publix will be providing free food and drinks. There will also be free beer, a live band, kids’ bounce game, and, of course -- an awards ceremony.
For more information on the Gate River Run visit this website.