Team Friendship: The Beaches

Team Friendship Jacksonville 2026
January 30-February 1st, 2026
Jacksonville, Florida

Take ONE BIG STEP out, so others can step in.

Every stride you take beyond your comfort zone creates safe spaces and joyful experiences for individuals with special needs around the world.

Join Team Friendship at our flagship marathon weekend in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Feel the ocean breeze, connect deeply with an inspired community, and see firsthand how your run changes lives.

Just 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville, this vibrant beach town, with its sweeping ocean views, lively boardwalk, and welcoming waves, sets the stage for your unforgettable, purpose-driven run.

Ready to move for something bigger?

"It is an incredible feeling to know that Team Friendship makes a difference in the lives of so many. I also think that Team Friendship gives its participants a gift, too. The weekend brings together people accepting of all, regardless of background and abilities. It is an unforgettable weekend."

Dana Ginsburg

Just ONE STEP (signing up) can get you there!

Take the leap!

Friendship Circle creates friendship and inclusion by pairing people with disabilities with peers for social and recreational programs.
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Get as much as you give

Train for your distance with Coach Chaim's guidance. Enjoy an all-inclusive weekend in Clearwater, Florida, with uplifting Shabbat meals, a pre-race pasta party, an inspiring marathon, and a post-race celebration.