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Sports & Outdoors

Stay active outside surrounded by beaches, rivers, and coastal forests.

The St. Augustine landscape is a mixture of beautiful marsh land, sandy beaches, wild inlets, and coastal forests. The great outdoors serve as a natural backdrop for kayaking, fishing, and exploring. Our Calendar of Events lists the many outdoor sports and recreation options too, including marathons, golf tournaments, fishing charters, paddle boarding excursions, and more. With mild winters, visitors can enjoy playing outdoors all year long.

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Sports & Outdoors

Sunday, November 15th, 2026

A view of cabbage palms, marshlands, and pine trees seen from the Hardwood trail at Princess Place Preserve.

Across Florida 200

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

Wednesday - Sunday, Nov. 11 - 15, 2026 | Times Vary

Join (or watch sections of) this fully supported 200-mile trail run across Florida.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2026

The creek and marsh at Moses Creek Conservation area

Guided Hike: Moses Creek

Moses Creek Conservation Area

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate National Hiking Day with a guided hike in a conservation area.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2026

Archer taking aim with a recurve bow

Military Veteran Archery

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

Select Third Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Take aim and connect with other veterans and first responders.

Thursday, November 19th, 2026

Owl Prowl at Canopy Shores

Canopy Shores Park

Select Days in Nov. & Dec., 2026 | One hour between 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

After the sun sets, see the birds, bats, and other creatures emerge.

Friday, November 20th, 2026

Owl Prowl at Canopy Shores

Canopy Shores Park

Select Days in Nov. & Dec., 2026 | One hour between 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

After the sun sets, see the birds, bats, and other creatures emerge.

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

A yoga class in session

Yoga in the Garden

Lightner Museum

Third Saturdays | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

Endless Summer walkers and runners in Anastasia State Park

Endless Summer 10K & 5K

Anastasia State Park

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.

Experience the challenge and beauty of running in Anastasia State Park.

A section of the western side of the River to the Sea Preserve

Ocean to Estuary: A Tidal Journey

River to Sea Preserve

One Saturday a Month | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

A free guided tour through the River-to-Sea Preserve near Marineland.

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Beach Exploration

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Third Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join a family-friendly guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

The exterior of Midnight Moon Books & Boutique

Community Yoga Class at Midnight Moon Books & Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spend the morning shopping for books and stretching your body.

Ladies Let's Go Fishing

Guy Harvey Resort

Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 21 - 22, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join other women and learn surf fishing from pro guide, Noel Kuhn.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

Nocatee Splash Waterpark will host a Thanksgiving week half marathon and 5K Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.

Thankful Turkey Half Marathon & 5K

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.

Nocatee Splash Waterpark hosts a Thanksgiving marathon and 5K.

Anastasia State Park volunteers will lead a nature walk to discover the myriad of birds that call the park home Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park

Select Days | 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Volunteers lead a nature walk to discover birds that call the park home.

Ladies Let's Go Fishing

Guy Harvey Resort

Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 21 - 22, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join other women and learn surf fishing from pro guide, Noel Kuhn.

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Shut Up and Run 5K

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Pay it forward this Thanksgiving and burn calories before feasting.

First Coast Turkey Trot

Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Kick off the holiday season with a race before Thanksgiving dinner.

Friday, November 27th, 2026

Runners racing along coned road course

Black Friday Run Off The Turkey 5K

Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Burn those extra Thanksgiving calories at this Black Friday race.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2026

Anastasia State Park volunteers will lead a nature walk to discover the myriad of birds that call the park home Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park

Select Days | 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Volunteers lead a nature walk to discover birds that call the park home.

Friday, December 4th, 2026

The walkway to the gazebo

First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks

Washington Oaks Gardens

First Friday of the Month | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join park rangers and explore the history and beauty of Washington Oaks.

Aqua East Grom Fest

Friday, Dec. 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 | Times Vary

Enjoy two days of sports fun at this surf and skate event.

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Aqua East Grom Fest

Friday, Dec. 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 | Times Vary

Enjoy two days of sports fun at this surf and skate event.

SJC Exploration Hike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Guided Exploration Hike

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

First Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Learn the cultural history and biodiversity of the Guana peninsula.

A monster truck out in the arena

Monster Truck Wars

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 | Noon - 7:30 p.m.

Experience the thrill and high-flying excitment of massive trucks.

Sunday, December 6th, 2026

Runners at the Guana 50k and 12k Trail Races running in a narrow formation

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 | Times Vary

Challenge your limits while supporting nature research and conservation.

Friday, December 11th, 2026

Durbin Creek during late autumn on a blue sky day

Durbin Creek Kayak Trip

Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Kayaking through a beautiful creek and marsh with a strong history.

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

Two runners at the finish line at Santa Suits on the loose in 2025

Santa Suits on the Loose 5K

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Santas trade their sleighs for sneakers in this annual fundraiser run.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Second Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Families learn to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Sunday, December 13th, 2026

Anastasia State Park volunteers will lead a nature walk to discover the myriad of birds that call the park home Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park

Select Days | 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Volunteers lead a nature walk to discover birds that call the park home.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2026

Archer taking aim with a recurve bow

Military Veteran Archery

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

Select Third Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Take aim and connect with other veterans and first responders.

Friday, December 18th, 2026

Glow bracelets glowing purple, blue, and yellow

Jingle Jog 5K Glow Run

St. Johns Golf and Country Club

Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This December run gets the family out and running with the holiday spirit.

Related categories

P

Professional Sports

R

Recreation Leagues

M

Marathons / 5k

T

Tournaments

W

Water Sports

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.