Gate River Run Expo Moves to Mandarin for 2026 Race Runners preparing for the Gate River Run are advised to adjust their plans as the annual expo has relocated from downtown Jacksonville to Mandarin for the 2026 event. The Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo will take place at Mandarin Point Shopping Center, located at 12200 San Jose Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Organizers warn of increased traffic during evening rush hours, particularly between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, and recommend participants allow extra travel time and anticipate delays when entering and exiting the shopping center. Parking details are outlined on the event’s website, with general parking accessible via San Jose Boulevard. Areas marked with yellow Xs are designated no-parking zones, while additional parking options are available at Trinity Mandarin Church, situated north of the expo site. Drivers are urged to follow police and traffic personnel instructions to avoid blocking lanes or intersections. For those unable to attend the expo, a signed authorization form can be used to have someone else pick up race packets. The form can be completed onsite, and participants must bring required ID along with a printed or digital copy of the authorization. Jacksonville-area residents living within 30 miles of downtown must collect packets at the expo and cannot use race-day pickup within that radius. Runners residing more than 30 miles away may pick up their packets on race day for a $10 fee. The event’s relocation highlights logistical changes for participants, emphasizing the need for careful planning to navigate the new location and associated traffic challenges.#gate_river_run #sleiman_enterprises #mandarin_point_shopping_center #trinity_mandarin_church #san_jose_boulevard
