Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the St. Augustine Lighthouse (81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080). The event includes the following distances and formats:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Fun Run
- Lighthouse Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Entry fees listed for the in-person events are $40 for the 5K and $25 for the Fun Run; the virtual 5K fee is $40. Online registration opens in August. The 5K is a chipped race and serves as a qualifier for the Gate River Run.
Logistics and race details
The race course is a flat 3.1 miles through Historic Lighthouse Park and Davis Shores and is USATF certified (FL13006EBM). Awards are presented at the post-race celebration; the top three participants in each age division receive awards. Age divisions run from 10 & Under up to 85 & Above, with separate male and female groups.
Packet pick-up location, date, and time are to be determined; packets will also be available on race day. Entry fees are non-refundable. Parking is available in several nearby areas around the lighthouse neighborhood, including near the lighthouse, Red Cox Drive soccer fields, RB Hunt Elementary School, and the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot. Proceeds benefit JSL service projects and local non-profit organizations. The lighthouse staff provides children’s activities such as face painting and arts and crafts, and climbing the tower is offered for free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.