About One to Grow On

More than three years ago when Paul Wilson’s son, Luke, was born with Spina Bifida, he wanted to do something to give back to the hospital that helped his family during what could have been a very stressful time. Walking the halls of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Paul realized the hospital was started in 1955. He wanted to do something to symbolize that number. A runner, Paul committed to running 55 miles in honor of the year Wolfson Children’s began taking care of the pediatric health care needs of the Jacksonville Community.

From his idea, One to Grow On was born. Presented by RPM Automotive, the day long celebration honors 55 children and their families that tell their story at each mile of the ultra marathon. An oversized birthday cake with 56 candles is the centerpiece for the festivities at the Jacksonville Landing. Guests enjoy a Birthday Celebration presented by Shawn Perce Orthodontics,  participate in the Run 5 to Keep Kids Alive presented by iMethods, and cheer on the Ultra Marathon runners as they complete the 11 five mile loops.

Help Zoe's Support Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Join us at Zoe's Kitchen in Ponte Vedra September 20th for fun, face-painting and live entertainment. Meet the Ultra Marathoners and get to know some of the families of our 55 children.read more

Light a Candle. Celebrate a Child.

In 2010 Wolfson Children's Hospital had more than 53,000 visits! Help us light a candle for each of these children... read more

Announcing the Ultra Relay Race.

Want to be even closer to the action of the One to Grow On Ultra Marathon? Now you can. There will be a realy race open to a limited number of teams... read more

Special Thanks to Aesculap and Matthew Taylor!

Aesculap made a donation in honor of One to Grow On Alumni Matthew Taylor. Aesculap will be a loop sponso... read more