Cannon Ball Run

Cannon Ball Run

The Amelia Island Runners present the Cannon Ball Run. Start your new running year off with a BANG! January 3, 2026 on beautiful Amelia Island. Sunrise start at Main Beach Park, 32 N. Fletcher, Fernandina Beach, FL.

Wrap up the holiday season and start your new year off right by joining the Amelia Island Runners for our 2nd Annual Cannon Ball Run on scenic Amelia Island. The fun flat 5k and half marathon courses will take you through the sights of Amelia Island. The final miles of the half marathon course will take you through one of the most beautiful and historic roads through Ft. Clinch State Park, out past the cannons, and down to the finish line. The race will start and finish at the oceanfront Main Beach Park just steps from the sand.

This race marks the return of a winter race event hosted by the Amelia Island Runners, Inc (AIR). AIR has been the local running club on Amelia Island since 2004 and we are passionate about sharing our love of running Amelia Island. Following a short break after 10 years of staging the Reindeer Run, AIR is pleased to bring this new race to the island for locals, First Coast residents, and visitors to NE Florida.

Participant Perks

All participants who register by 12/15 will receive a long sleeved performance shirt. After that date sizing and availability are not guaranteed.

Packet Pick up times

• Friday, January 2nd, 2025 – Noon to 5pm (Friday packet pickup only available for those registered by 12/29/25 at 11:59pm)
• Game Changers Running Company Amelia Island, 1881 S 14th St #5, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Saturday, January 3th – 6:30am at Main Beach Park

Course Info

The Cannon Ball Run course is very similar to the Reindeer Run course that AIR staged for 10 years. This course will take you through the historic and scenic sights of the island while immersing each runner in both the history and beauty that makes Amelia Island so special. The 5k and half-marathon course are primarily on paved city streets but both have a small segment through the Egan’s Creek greenway. This section is grass trail.

Course Map Link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LYCN_lIAGO6kvmNFfkqa3zZ2Kj1E4BQ&usp=sharing

Time Limit

The course will close 3.5 hours after the start of the race.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to each finisher. Overall Male and Female and age group awards will also be presented. Age group awards for the 5k will be in 10-year age categories. For example, women age 30-39. Age group awards for the half-marathon will be in 5-year age categories. For example, women age 30-34.

FAQ

• Parking – Event parking is available in the parking lots around Main Beach Park and street parking is available in the residential areas north of the park. Please be respectful of private property and driveways and follow all traffic and parking laws. AIR is not responsible for damage, theft, or accidents.
• Post Race Food and Drinks – Please join us for the post-race celebration in the park. Food and beverages will be available to registered race participants.
• Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals- We are unable to accommodate any transfers or deferrals. Absolutely no refunds.
• Water stops – Water stops will be available on both the 5k and half-marathon course. Water stops will be marked on the course map.
• Port-a-Potties – Port-a-Potties will be available at Main Beach Park and along both the 5k and half-marathon course. The location of these facilities will be provided on the course map. Main Beach Park has a public restroom.
• Strollers – Runners are allowed to push a stroller during the race. Please be mindful of other runners and start at an appropriate location for your pace.
• Pets – For your safety, pets are not allowed on the course.