Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Mister Softee 5k Ice Cream Race · Mister Softee 10k Ice Cream Race · Mister Softee1 mile fun run
From the Organizer
Mister Softee and Running - Why Not??
eTown in Jacksonville, Mister Softee and Florida Race Day are excited for this sweet race.
Join us September 12th for the 5th annual Mister Softee Ice Cream 5k and 10k The race takes place in the awesome new neighborhood of eTown which is close to 9B and I-95.
Packet pickup is located at race start on race morning between 645 am - 7:30 am
Runners Receive:
- Chip Timed 5k Race, 10k Race or 1 mile fun run
- Race Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Mister Softee Soft Serve Cone with Sprinkles
- Racing Bib
- Downloadable Finisher Photo
- Live Results
5k and 10K Awards will be based on finisher times and awarded by Gender and age groups 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69 and 70 and older
Also you have the option to form a Mister Softee Team. This would consist of 4 or more team members where the fastest 4 receive an average time and fastest team wins.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Nas, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jacksonville, FL
Population
961,739
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run?
- Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run is a running race held in Jacksonville, Florida on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida at eTown's Recharge Amenity Center, Jacksonville, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mister Softee 5k, 10k Ice Cream Races with 1 mile Fun Run
Sep 12, 2026