2 events in Saint Augustine, Florida

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]

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!