13 running, walking, and fun run events in Saint Augustine, Florida

ACRR has access to the St. Augustine High School (SAHS) track on Wednesday afternoons. During the summer months, we will ALSO have morning access beginning June 14th. Morning workouts will begin at 6:30am. Evening workouts begin at 5:30pm. Both workouts will be the same. You are always welcome to do your own track workout as well - whether that be running or walking. All paces are welcome.

Please note that this track access is only for PAID ACRR members due to the facility agreement. A separate wavier will need to be signed prior to utilizing the track as well. Please complete that wavier by "registering". There is no additional cost.

If you would like to receive group texts (your number is not shared or seen by others), please sign up by joining our REMIND 101 text group.

*Send a text to 81010

*Text this message - @acrr

We send group texts when we need to cancel due to a game or weather.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in St. Johns County Six Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk

WHEN

February 7, 2026 - 9:00 AM

WHERE

Palencia Elementary School

355 Palencia Village Drive

St. Augustine, FL 32095

ENTRY FEES

6K/3K - $30 before January 1, $35 January 1 - February 6, $40 on Race Day

Once registered and paid, no refunds will be given

In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee reserves the right to cancel the race or start at a later time. There will be no refunds in the event of cancellation for any reason.

REGISTRATION

By mail to Community Relations at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Friday, January 23, 2026. Make all checks payable to "District Designated Accounts."

PACKET PICK UP

You may register and/or pick up your race packet on Friday, February 6, from 4 - 6 PM or on February 7, from 7 AM - 8:45 AM at the race site.

AWARDS

Both the 6K and 3K runners may receive awards in the following categories - Overall Male and Female finishers, Male and Female Masters winners, and top 3 runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

T-SHIRTS

Participants must be registered by December 31, 2025, to receive a run t-shirt (shirt size may be substituted).

RACE TIMING AND SCORING

The race will be professionally timed and scored by Hasselmania Productions. The race will be timed using disposable electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, so it is visible and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 904-547-7504

In an effort to continue our support for the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the League hosts an annual 5K & Fun Run! The inaugural race in 1983 was originally titled the “Bud Light Twilight Lighthouse Run.” The Lighthouse 5K is a chipped race that serves as a qualifier for the famed Gate River Run. The Fun Run is a true treat for the little runners! Don’t miss the awards ceremony following the race on the beautiful Lighthouse grounds. Each year the staff at the Lighthouse provides activities for the kids such as face painting, arts and crafts, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to support the Lighthouse and climb the tower for FREE!

Proceeds from the Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run benefit numerous JSL service projects and provide financial support for local non-profit organizations in our community.

WHERE: 5K and Fun Run will Start and End @ St. Augustine Lighthouse

WHEN: Race day is Saturday, February 21, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. Award Ceremony is at 9:15 AM.

PARKING: Parking will be available on race day in a few areas surrounding the lighthouse neighborhood. You may find parking at/across from the Lighthouse, outside the soccer fields on Red Cox Drive, RB Hunt Elementary School front parking lot and along the side of the road, and the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot.

RACE COURSE: Flat 3.1 miles through Historic Lighthouse Park and Davis Shores (USATF CERTIFIED COURSE - FL13006EBM) Click here for the course map

REGISTRATION: Online registration will begin in August and will close 15 minutes prior to race start. Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

AWARDS: Awards will be given out at the Post-Race Celebration along with refreshments. The top three participants in each age group will receive awards.

AGE DIVISIONS: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85 & Above - Each age division has separate male and female groups.

PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will take place at Jimmy Hula's 709 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084 on Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Packets will also be available on race day beginning at 7am.

T-SHIRTS: We encourage all participants to register early as T-Shirts may not be available for later entrants. The deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is February 9th.

Raptor Run 3K presented by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

BENEFICIARY- TBD local wildlife conservation organization

THE ALLIGATOR FARM FOUNDATION

The mission of the Alligator Farm Foundation is to promote and support

conservation, research, and education as they relate to animals in the

wild and under human care. Our goal is to provide support to organizations and

individuals who are pursuing these areas in an effective and efficient manner.

WHEN

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 8:00 AM

ENTRY FEES

$35 December 10 - January 18

$40 January 19 - February 28

$45 Race Day

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Friday, February 27th, 2026, 12 - 4 PM at the Anastasia Island Conservation Center (St. Augustine Alligator Farm, just north of the main entrance)

Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 6:00 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Race Start: Sunday, March 1st, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Registration will be capped this year at 500 entries. Be sure to register soon!

There are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

RACE DAY VENDOR FUN!

Matanzas Riverkeeper

Pet Paradise

Whitney Lab

Ancient City Road Runners

Sydner Air

Sunrise Brew Coffee

PHENOMENAL SPONSORS!

Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Center

The Bailey Group

Hybrid Design

The NOC

Sydner Air

Old City PR

Pet Paradise St. Augustine

ServiceProsUSA

KB Homes

Blackfly Restaurant

Coca-Cola

COURSE

Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world-famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm. Strollers and costumes are allowed. Children must run or walk the entire course on their own feet to register and receive a medal and race shirt.

There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile and finish.

Digital time clock will be viewable at the finish.

3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7425750

The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.

PARKING

There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.

AWARDS

Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older.

Overall and age group award ceremony will be held by 9:00 am race day. Special awards provided to overall winners and some prizes may be awarded randomly!

RACE SWAG

Beautiful and unique t-shirt, robust finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and a comped child’s admission ticket to the Alligator Farm for every adult ticket purchase. Shirt availability and size only guaranteed to those who register by February 19, 2026.

RACE TIMING AND SCORING

The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com

RACE CONTACT INFORMATION

Email - [email protected] or [email protected]

🍀 The Lucky Leprechaun 4-Mile & 2-Mile Dash 🍀

Hosted by The Wobbly Whale Pub

"Run fast, run green, and earn your pint!"

Sláinte, runners! It’s time to lace up your greenest sneakers, don your shamrocks, and chase the rainbow at the most spirited St. Patrick’s Day event of the year! Join us at The Wobbly Whale Pub for athletic shenanigans and Irish cheer.

Whether you are training like a Celtic warrior or just sprinting toward the stout, we have a distance for you.

🏃‍♂️ The Distances

The Four-Leaf Clover 4-Miler: For those looking to stretch their legs a bit longer than a 5K. Test your luck and your endurance with two loops of the two mile course

The "Dash for the Draft" 2-Miler: A quick, spirited sprint (or a leisurely jig/walk) perfect for families, fun-runners, and those who want to get to the post-race party as fast as possible.

🍺 The Finish Line & After-Party

The race starts and finishes at the legendary Wobbly Whale Pub, where the real fun begins the moment you cross the finish line. Bagpipers will be on tap as well

Registration Includes:

Commemorative Race Shirt

Florida Race Day Beer Run Bottle Opener Finisher Medal

The Golden Ticket: One complimentary pint of Guinness, Harp, Sullivans, Magners, Ultra/Miller Lite, or a canned Seltzer

🎩 Awards Top 3 Male/Female Overall (4-Mile & 2-Mile) and Certifcates for top male and female in age /gender divisions

📅 Event Details

Where: The Wobbly Whale Pub (Start/Finish Line in the back lot).

Time: 4-Mile starts at 5pm | 2-Mile starts at 5:10pm

Post-Race Party: When you Finish!

Don't rely on the luck of the Irish to get a spot—spots are limited! Register today and get ready to wobble!

Race to the Taste 5K

WHERE

A course through the beautiful Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhoods! It all starts at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.

WHEN

SUNDAY, April 12, 2026 - 10:30AM

Enjoy the "Taste of St. Augustine!" after the race!

WHAT IS THE RACE TO THE TASTE

A 5K race for both runners and walkers! We encourage strollers and families to join in on the fun! As always, the race is rock and roll themed and dressing up is ALWAYS encouraged! Our event is chip timed by Hasselmania Productions: Chip Timed Event, CERTIFIED Race Course, "Out and Back" Race

WHO BENEFITS

All proceeds benefit EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, allowing us to continue helping people on their recovery journey and those dealing with the disease of addiction.

AWARDS

• Top Overall Male & Female

• Top 3 in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and above.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS

Friday, April 10, 2026, 4-6 pm

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare

1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 829-2273, x 4002

COST- $25 until January 31

$30 February 1 - February 28

$35 March 1 - March 31

$40 April 1 - April 11

$45 day of Race

DAY OF THE RACE

April 12, 2026 8:30 - 10:00 AM

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

(at the START/FINISH line)

1340C A1A South | St. Augustine, FL 32080

COST- $45

In-Person Registration is available during packet pickup at 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084 as well as prior to the Race Sunday morning.

Register for the Race to the Taste & receive 1 Free admission into The Taste of St. Augustine! Runners will enjoy free admission for themselves and a 1/2-off coupon for a guest to The Taste of St. Augustine! (Regular Taste admission is $10 so a runner's guest will be able to pay $5 to get into the Taste.) Relax after the race and enjoy live music on the Amphitheater Backyard stage, along with sampling over 25 local restaurant's signature dishes! ("Taste Tickets" available for purchase at the event)

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

River to Sea Preserve Trails, St. Augustine, FL, Town of Marineland

Lace up your shoes for marine science and join us for this year’s Whitney Lab 5K! Run, walk, or jog with us at the beautiful River to Sea Preserve trails (or anywhere with our virtual option) to celebrate marine science. This year's featured animal - the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria)!

All 5K proceeds will go to the Whitney Laboratory gift fund, a fund that powers the lab's programming including community lectures, public education, facilities improvements, public events, and critical student experiences at the lab. It is essential to operating all the programs at the lab!

5K Registration

Race limited to only 200 in person participants!

Registration opens February 20.

Shirt and medal provided to all participants (in person and virtual); proceeds support the UF Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience

February 20 - March 10: $35

March 11- 31: $40

April 1- April 17: $45

April 19, Day of Race Registration (in-person at packet pick-up only 6:30-7:30 AM): $45

Virtual: $45

Preferred shirt size only available to those registered by March 22.

March 23 - April 19 Registrations will receive a large shirt size.

If virtual option is chosen your shirt and medal will be mailed out after April 19. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Race Information

Race Start

Sunday, April 19, 2026

8:00 AM

River to Sea Preserve - 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32137

Post race refreshments.

Race Course

The course will include 3 loops on the Matanzas Hammock Loop and South Hammock Loop entirely on trails and is around a 5K length (approximately 3.2). There will be a sign at the start of the loop but not at mile distances.

Course Map

Parking

Free parking is available at the River to Sea Preserve near race start, River to Sea Preserve Parking lot near beach, or DEP Marineland Field Station. Carpooling encouraged as spots are limited. Public parking area available also at the Whitney Laboratory (Approximately 1/2 mile away from the race start).

Packet Pick Up

Race Day Packet Pick Up: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 AM – River to Sea Preserve 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Awards

Top Overall Male & Female, Top 3 in each age group: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above.

Kids Fun Run

Free kids fun run will be after the 5K.

Contact Us

Questions - [email protected]

Join us as a Sponsor!

Whitney Lab 5K Sponsorship - https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/media/wwwwhitneyufledu/images/files/5K-Sponsor-Levels-1.pdf

Contact Karen Romas at 904-201-8401 or email [email protected]

Lace up and kick off your day at the Fit Street Market 5K Run/Walk – a fun, welcoming race for all paces and fitness levels.

This 3.1-mile course will take participants through the streets surrounding Francis Field in St. Augustine, FL, offering a lively atmosphere to get moving, sweat, and celebrate community. Whether you are a seasoned runner chasing a new personal record, a casual jogger, or walking with friends and family, this 5K is for you.

After crossing the finish line, stick around and enjoy the full Fit Street Market experience:

• Local health and wellness vendors

• Fitness activations and mini-classes

• Food trucks and refreshments

• Music, photo ops, and community vibe

The 5K is a great way to:

• Jump-start your wellness journey

• Support local businesses and fitness professionals

Enjoy an active day outdoors in a positive, encouraging environmentCome run, jog, or walk – just show up and move with us at Fit Street Market.

Summer Running Camp for Middle and High Schoolers held at historic Trinity Parish downtown St. Augustine.

With Coach Josh Morton

Head Track and Field & Cross-Country Coach

ASCM Certified Personal Trainer

• Limited Spots Available *

Each day we will have a warm-up and run through historic Lincolnville. We will also cover the following topics:

• Run safety, nutrition, conditioning

• Types of running: track, road, and trail

• Yoga, flexibility, stress relief

• Injury prevention and recovery

• Friday race prep for the Bridge of Lions 5k on July 11, 2026

• Parents are free to join workout sessions

We will prepare to run the Bridge of Lions 5k on July 11th 2026. Participants of the camp will get a $10 discount and can register for Bridge of Lions 5k at the following link:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/FL/StAugustine/BridgeofLions5K

All camp participants will receive a t-shirt and other goodies! Because ACRR's Mission is to promote running/walking as part of a healthy lifestyle, we strongly encourage families to run together. Because of this, we are including a family membership to Ancient City Road Runners!