Meet Information

The 22nd Annual Matanzas 5000 is one of the most popular and scenic road races in northeast Florida. The race is part of the Jacksonville Grand Prix Series. Attendance has continued to grow and over 1,000 are expected for this event. Fast times prevail on this course and with Tree of Life as the premier sponsor, you will find some of the best and healthful post race goodies around. All participants will be eligible to win the fantastic random drawings prizes. Past prizes have included 27" TV's, 4-head VCR's, heart monitors and mountain bicycles. The year 2000 Grand Prize winners received a free trip for two to the Boston Marathon! Proceeds benefit the St. Johns Country School running programs and promote running for fitness in northeast Florida.