Sports and Recreation
October 31, 2022
Last race in the series!
Earn bonus points!
Merry Fitness 5k
December 10, 2022
Join us as GOTR/STRIDE celebrate the completion of a 10-week run program!
We believe that accomplishment comes in all flavors and everyone who participates, whether they run, walk, hop, skip, or even cartwheel across the finish line. It is to be honored and congratulated.
LEADERBOARD
The leaderboard has been updated. Check out the standings by clicking below.
*Freddy's Race awards were done based on race day ages so the race
series leaderboard points might be different for some people since the
series age groups are as of January 1, 2022.
Updated October 26, 2022
Race Series Awards
Join us on December 10th after the
Merry Fitness 5k for our year-end awards presentation and distribution of race series plaques.
If you're unable to attend we will be contacting you after about picking up your award and/or plaque from our office.
A note from JOSC
THANK YOU for being a part of our 2022 JOSC Race Series! We couldn't have done it without partners so thank you to Ainsley's Angels, City of Jacksonville Recreation & Parks and New River YMCA.
Sincerely,
Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission
Staff & Board of Directors
About the JOSC Race Series
Starting in 2019, Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission began
hosting the JOSC Race Series to help our community connect
and build our races. Check out the perks of running the series, to include earning the popular finisher medal holder!
Earn Gifts | Earn Points
Exclusive restaurant discounts during race weekends
Perks
- Complete 5 of 7 races (all virtual or a mix) for a year-end medal. Bonus runs not included.
- Complete 5 of 7 races (in-person) for a year-end medal holder. Bonus runs not included.
- Complete 7 of 7 races (min. of four in-person) for a year-end medal holder. Bonus runs not included.
- Complete 7 of 7 races (min. of four in-person) for 20 race series bonus points and one free race entry of your choice for 2022. Bonus runs not included.
- Complete 9 of 9 races (min. of four in-person) for 30 race series bonus points.
-1st overall male/female/male masters/female masters/riders will receive free entry into three races (your choice) for 2022 along with a special gift.
-2nd overall male/female/male masters/female masters/riders will receive free entry into two of these races for 2022 (your choice) along with a special gift.
-3rd overall male/female/male masters/female masters/riders will receive free entry into one of these races 2022 (your choice) along with a special gift.
Upcoming Events
Beat the Bridge 10k & 5k
Presented by Marine Chevy
January 7, 2023
Join us for Beat the Bridge 10K/5K in beautiful downtown Jacksonville, NC on January 7, 2023. Our event will highlight the beauty of the City of Jacksonville, the commitment the military community and local community have to working together, and the determination and optimism of local athletes. Don't forget to stop inside for our Fit4U Fitness & Health Expo after the race.
Part of the proceeds benefit Semper Fi & America's Fund. Participate from anywhere! Register for one of our virtual categories.
Early bird pricing going on until October 31st!
February 4, 2023
Take in the views and explore North Topsail Beach while running on the sand in either our Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.
Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission are proud to present the "Sledgehammer Beach Run" in memory of Dr. E. B. Sledge.
*New this year*
Salty Turtle Beer at the finish line!
Ainsley's Angels
Run with Your Heart
March 4, 2023
Entering its 9th year, the Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K/Virtual is a major fundraiser for Ainsley's Angels in Eastern Carolina and Ainsley's Angels in America. This race brings both the local community and the entire nation together to promote the message of inclusion. Together, we shall accomplish so much more than we ever could alone!