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 20, 2027. 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 receive awards. The Lighthouse 5K is a chipped race and a qualifier for the Gate River Run. This family-friendly event has activities for kids, including face painting and arts and crafts.

Runners and spectators can explore the lighthouse grounds and tower at no cost.

Beneficiary

Proceeds from this race support several initiatives undertaken by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine.

Event Details

Registration: Registration for the 5K is $35.00 through October 31, 2026. Registration for the fun run is $25.00 through February 20, 2027. You can opt in for a virtual 5K for $40.00. Prices are subject to change as the event date nears. Sign up online to participate.

Packet Pickup:

• Pick up your packet on Friday, February 19, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Jimmy Hula's, 709 S Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine 32084.
• Pick up your packet at the Lighthouse on race day, beginning at 7:00 a.m.

When: Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 8:00 a.m.

Where: Starting and ending at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and running through Davis Shores. St. Augustine Lighthouse is at 100 Red Cox Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.

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