5 running, fun run, and ultra events in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Have a heart and join us for the 3rd annual Red Dress Run! This is one you don't want to miss; put on your best red dress and let's loosen those legs to start the party! Enjoy the music and beer while running across the red carpet finish line! Prizes awarded for best dressed male, female and pup, along with a special prize for the first male and female that cross the finish line first. Please note that this is a fun run and will not be timed, but that makes it even more enjoyable! There will also be some amazing raffle prizes donated by our sponsors, Game Changers, Redbones, Dog Guard of North Florida, Ross Fitness, Fairy Tails and many more! All proceeds go directly to Tails of the Trail, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 AM in Fernandina Beach for this FCA race/fundraising 5K / 1M event. The race will be at the Main Beach Park and be entirely on roads.

Benefitting: Proceeds from this race benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Nassau County. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.

To learn more about FCA locally, please visit THIS LINK.

Runner Amenities:

SHIRTS All runners registered by March 18, 2026 at midnight will receive a shirt for the size they request; and after that, as supplies permit.

GOODIE BAGS All participants will receive a goodie bag with giveaways and vendor/sponsor handouts.

FINISHER GIFTS All finishers will receive a FCA branded gift.

PICKUP INFO Pre-Race Packet Pick-up: If you want to grab your t-shirt, bib, and sponsor bags before arriving at the race, we will be at Game Changers Running Store on Friday, March 28, 2026 from 3-6pm for packet pickup. We will be inside the store in the back.

Race Day Check in We will begin with check-in at 7:00am at the registration table. You will receive your t-shirt, bib & race packet, if you choose not to on Friday afternoon/evening. Look for the FCA tent.

Race Awards

OVERALL AWARDS Overall Awards will be presented as follows:

Men - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place

Women - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place

AGE GROUPS Age group awards will be presented to the top male and the top female in age groups:

9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

NO DOUBLE DIPPING. Runners will receive only one award: overall or an age group award.