James Weldon Johnson Birthday 5K

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Jacksonville, FL

VyStar is proud to sponsor the second annual James Weldon Johnson Birthday 5K and Block Party on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

VyStar members are eligible to receive an exclusive $5 discount on the race entrance fee using coupon code "VYSTAR5OFF". This code is good for discount on any price level, with the exception of "day of" race pricing.

Register for the JWJ 5K

Race Features

  • Shirts to all entrants

  • Medals to all finishers

  • Overall and age-group awards

  • Post-race Block Park with DJ

  • Birthday cupcakes at post-race celebration

  • Chip timing

  • Team competition

  • DJ at post-race celebration – NICKFRESH

The second annual JWJ BDAY 5K & Block Party presented by VyStar Credit Union and 1st Place Sports celebrates the 155th anniversary of James Weldon Johnson’s birth. Runners and walkers of all ages will begin at James Weldon Johnson Park and travel through the LaVilla neighborhood where the Johnson family lived, with historical information about his life along the route. The race finishes back at the Park with a Block Party featuring various food trucks, games, champagne, a DJ to set the festive mood, and cupcakes provided by Noted Marketing. All proceeds from this event benefit Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, the City’s nonprofit partner that manages Jacksonville’s oldest and most historic park.