4 events in Jackson County, Florida

Ahoy, runners and mermaids!

📍 Starting & Finishing at the Cape San Blas Lighthouse – Port St. Joe, Florida

Join us for the Tails & Sails 5K and Kids Fun Run, proudly hosted by Strollin’ Joe’s Run Club in partnership with the Mermaid Bay Festival, as we kick off a weekend of coastal celebration in beautiful Port St. Joe.

Beginning and ending at the iconic Cape San Blas Lighthouse, this family-friendly event blends fitness, fun, and festival magic along Florida’s Forgotten Coast.

🏃‍♀️ The 5K

Enjoy a scenic coastal run welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and paces. Whether you're chasing a personal best or soaking in the salty air, this event is designed to be festive, inclusive, and community-driven.

Costumes are highly encouraged — mermaids, pirates, sailors, sea creatures, and creative coastal characters are all welcome!

🏴‍☠️ Kids Fun Run ( free)

Our young pirates and mermaids will take part in a magical fun run filled with adventure, pirate gold, mermaid fun, and big smiles at the finish line. This short-distance run is designed just for kids and packed with excitement.

✨ Costumes are encouraged for both adults and children — the more creative, the better!

Most importantly, this event gives back to our community.

Come run, walk, dress up, and celebrate the start of festival season by the sea. We can’t wait to see you at the lighthouse!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5851529818

The course is an out and back. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5823975172

The course is an out and back. (2.18M)

Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

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Shirt and Gear Shop

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Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

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The 40th annual FREEDOM SPRINGS TRIATHLON will be held at the beautiful Blue Springs Recreation Park, 5461 Blue Springs Road in Marianna, Florida on July 4th, 2026.

This is a sprint triathlon: 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike, and 5K run.

This race is great for first-time triathletes, beginners and 'all-kinds-of-bikes" riders.

SWIM (0.25 mile/ 400 meters) takes place in spring water (68F, wetsuits are allowed).

BIKE (10 miles) is a fast, fun, out and back ride.

RUN (5K = 3.1mile) starts on a road and leads onto a fun, clay road.

The race sells out and registration may close earlier than expected. Please sign up ahead of time if you don't want to miss out!