Lighthouse 5K and Fun Run

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and the Junior Service League of St. Augustine host the Annual Lighthouse 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The 5K Race begins at 8:00 a.m., and the fun run starts at 9:00 a.m.

The USATF-certified 5K course is a flat 3.1-mile race through historic Lighthouse Park and the Davis Shores neighborhood. Top participants in each age category will receive awards. Runners and spectators can explore the lighthouse grounds and tower for free. Proceeds from this race support a variety of Junior Service League of St. Augustine initiatives.

Register to race early to guarantee your race t-shirt.

Whether you're chasing a new personal best or just looking for a great time, check out all the exciting races and fun runs coming up in St. Augustine this year.

Registration: The registration fee for the 5K is $30.00 and the fun run is $25.00. Participants can opt in for a virtual 5K for $40.00. All prices are subject to change as the event date nears. Sign up online to participate in this year's race.

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026—the 5K Race begins at 8:00 a.m., and the Fun Run is at 9:00 a.m.

Where: The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave. St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Parking: Race day parking will be available in several locations. You can locate parking options at, or opposite, the lighthouse, on Red Cox Drive outside the soccer fields, in the front parking lot of RB Hunt Elementary School, along the roadside, and in the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot.