Endless Summer 10K & 5K

Don's Friends and Friends of Anastasia State Park host the annual Endless Summer 10K and 5K on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Anastasia State Park. This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Endless Summer runs and the 16th Anniversary for Don's Friends. Both the 10K and 5K races sell out quickly, so early registration is advised.

The Endless Summer 10K is a challenging 6.2-mile cross-country run through Anastasia State Park's diverse terrain, including beach, hammock, and salt marsh. It starts near the Island Beach Shop and Grill with a beach loop, then covers various surfaces like pavement, dirt roads, and trails before finishing back at the Island Beach Shop and Grill. Be ready for soft sand, uneven ground, and potential heat/humidity. This race is for runners only due to time constraints.

The Endless Summer 5K is a 3.1-mile beach run/walk, primarily on Anastasia State Park's beach. It starts near the Island Beach Shop and Grill, heading north along the oceanfront, turning back south, crossing a boardwalk, and finishing on the road. Both the 5K and 10K are timed for low tide, and runners and walkers are welcome for the 5K.

For those unable to attend, Virtual 5K and 10K options are available on the honor system. Virtual participants receive a race packet including the Performance Tech Turtle T-shirt, bag, and Turtle Finisher's Medal, with options for packet pickup or shipping ($10.00 extra). A 0.0K non-running option is also offered for those who just want the popular Turtle Shirt, also available for pickup or mailing ($10.00 extra).

All 10K and 5K runners/walkers will receive a Performance TECH Turtle T-Shirt featuring a new sea turtle graphic, a bag with the 2025 turtle art, and a turtle finishers medal at the finish line. Virtual runners receive their medal in their packets.

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Event Information

Admission: Free for spectators. Park entry fees apply.

Registration: Registration ends November 13, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. EST for all events. Participants are advised to register early as this event consistently sells out.

Packet Pickup: Friday, November 14th at Anastasia State Park (300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080) from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15th at Anastasia State Park from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

When: From 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Start time for both runs is 8:15 a.m.

Where: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32080. 

Carpooling is recommended on race day since parking spaces will be limited at the park due to chip timing and course layout.

Race Contact Info: Race Director: Jim Wauldron, Email: [email protected]

About the Sponsors:

Don's Friends Foundation commemorates Don Ausman, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 22. The non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting a legacy of service and leadership. The foundation encourages college students to engage in "alternative breaks," where they can spend their vacations participating in service projects around the world. 

Friends of Anastasia State Park is a nonprofit Citizen Support Organization dedicated to supporting Anastasia State Park. The organization enhances the park's recreational and educational opportunities and protects its natural and cultural resources. This includes purchasing native plants for eroded areas, funding educational materials, sponsoring park events, and leveraging volunteers to meet the park's needs.