The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Frozen Banana 5k · Frozen Banana10k · 1 mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed)
From the Organizer
We have been listening and we finally combined endurance racing and frozen bananas! Choose between 5k, 10k or 1 Mile Fun Run
What do you call a frozen banana? A chill peel.
We are partnering with Banana Locos - After the race enjoy one of their specialty Frozen Bananas treats - Check out their menu below
The events start by the Water Park in Nocatee at 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL. 32081.
Proceeds of the event are going to Saint Francis House of Saint Augustine. Race is sponsored Road Runners Club of America and Nocatee
Course Map HERE
Packet pick up location will be race morning at start line between 6:45am -7:30 am.
Each Participant Receives
- Chip Timed 5k or 10k Running Distance 1 mile is not timed
- Frozen Banana treat ( see menu below)
- Frozen Banana Race T-Shirt ( for first 120 runners, sizes available while they last ) for 5k and 10k only
- Frozen Banana Race Finisher Medal for all finishers
- Free Downloadable Finisher Photo
For timed events we will be awarding the fastest male and female, also the fastest in these age groups 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older.
Form a Banana Team- Form a team of 4 people and the fastest team also will be awarded. Also get 4 people on your team using the referral code everyone on that team gets $5 off per registration
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run?
- The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run is a running event held in Ponte Vedra, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Ponte Vedra, FL at Nocatee Station Field, Ponte Vedra, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run
Sep 20, 2026