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The Sunset Run is a 5k event along Bayou Grande in the community of Navy Point in Pensacola. The course starts and ends at St. John Catholic School and is fast and flat for participants of all activity levels. All registered 5k participants will receive a Sunset Run shirt and a custom finish medal at the finish line, while supplies last. This is not a professionally timed race event for individual awards. A one mile "fun run" will be held after the 5k. The 42nd annual St. John Sunset Run is an excellent participation event for children and families to enjoy together, with a celebration of music and food following the run.
Packet pickup will be held on Friday, May 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at St. John Catholic School (325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola). This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds or registration transfers.
2026 Bushwacker 5K
Over the years, the running event that turns into a tropical beach party has helped organizers raise more than $100,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters and more than $200,000 for other charities. The race begins in Gulf Breeze at the National Seashore and finishes at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Organizers RunPensacola.com, Running Wild and Cap’n Fun Runners say this year’s event will continue the Bushwacker 5k legacy. Come run in Paradise!
Start
This race starts at 7:30 am SHARP! On Gulf Breeze Parkway – a .9 mile warmup walk/run up the bike path from the Live Oak Village Shopping Center, 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Finish
This race ends in the parking lot of the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk in front of Bamboo Willie’s
Awards
Overall Top Male and Female Runners, Overall Masters Male and Female Runners, and Overall
Grandmasters Male and Female Runners
Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female Runners Top 3 Male and Female Overall Walkers
Packet Pickup
Friday, July 31st | 3p – 6p | Running Wild Pensacola 3012 E Cervantes St. Pensacola, FL
Race Day Packet Pick
Saturday, August 1st | 5:45am – 6:45am | Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at the Finish
Buses
6:00-7:00 AM From the Flag Pole at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk (near finish) to start line on Gulf Breeze Parkway.
(Last bus leaves at 7:00 AM, if you are running late please drive directly to the Live Oak Shopping Center)
8:30-10 AM Buses will run from the Boardwalk back to Live Oak Village Shopping Center.
Buses will run from the Boardwalk back to the Start from 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Party
Our post-race party at Bamboo Willie’s on the Boardwalk (steps away from the finish) will help you cool down with FREE popsicles, cold towels, and a Bushwacker in a souvenir cup. Enjoy live music and maybe enjoy a quick dip in the Sound.