Old Jacksonville Run

Jacksonville, Florida is one of the largest southern cities, with a variety of entertainments. Old Jacksonville Run is just one option visitors can enjoy while in the city. As the name sounds, Old Jacksonville Run is a running path that you can take. This jogging trail starts at 221 Riverside Avenue. It is also one of six locations in the city. All six are historic jogging paths.

One path is near Friendship Park and Fountain. At this location visitors will see two bridges, the fountain, and the beginning of the path, which takes you over riverwalks, bridges, and through San Marco. You can also head across the river to the south which takes you through Old Jacksonville. To go on Old Jacksonville Run you would want to choose the southern path. This run is 1.2 miles with a boardwalk and loops over the Two Bridges Triangle to bring you back to the park. If you do take the two bridges you'll add about 2 miles for that path way. There is also a six percent grade at the Acosta Bridge.

To start appropriately on Old Jacksonville Run begin at Yates YMCA and then head southwest on Riverside to King Street to St. Johns Avenue, where it ties up with the other local runs.