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Gate River Run finish line camera

Running the Gate River Run has become more than a race for Casey Sparks.

The 49th Gate River Run on Saturday morning has been filled with more challenges than usual, but the iconic Jacksonville race is poised for another exciting year.

Thousands of people collected bibs, shopped for gear and sampled Jacksonville hospitality at the Runner’s Expo in Mandarin on Friday ahead of Saturday’s Gate River Run 15K.

Runners say their favorite stretches comes in one neighborhood: San Marco, where residents line the route with cheers, snacks and creative boosts

Plan for a pleasant day ahead, with the possibility of afternoon showers and a look ahead to the Gate River Run.

With the highly-anticipated Gate River Run quickly approaching this weekend, the Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo kicks off this morning at a new location from previous years.

If you’re running the annual Gate River Run — or just planning to be downtown — this year comes with major changes. We’re breaking down what you need to know before race day with the help of longtime race director Doug Allred.

Thousands of runners are preparing for Jacksonville’s Gate River Run, and many used Saturday’s Hart Bridge practice to sharpen their legs and strategy.

After stubbing his toe on a coffee table, Matt Harms learned that he had sepsis, which led to an above-the-knee amputation. Here's his story of how letting the light in one day gave him the strength to participate annually in the Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile.

The countdown to the Gate River Run is on, with big changes to the course and a much bigger payout for the winners headlining the 49th version of the iconic race.

News4JAX will have coverage on air, starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. When The Morning Show ends at 10 a.m., we’ll continue with an extended coverage live stream of the finish line.