Matanzas 5000
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Event overview
The 46th Annual Matanzas 5000 is a road race held on January 24, 2026, with start and finish at Francis Field in St. Augustine, Florida (25 W Castillo Dr). The event features a USATF-certified, flat 3.1-mile course through historic downtown St. Augustine, winding along the bay front, through historic neighborhoods, and past Flagler College. The race is chip timed by 1st Place Sports; runners must cross the timing mats to appear in official results. A listed prize pool of $4,000 provides cash awards across multiple categories, including open places, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), and age-group awards for both male and female divisions.
Logistics and community impact
Packet pickup is available at two locations on Friday, Jan. 23: 1st Place Sports in Jacksonville (10:00–17:00) and Ketterlinus Elementary School in St. Augustine (15:00–19:00). Additional packet pickup is available at Ketterlinus Elementary on race weekend (06:30–08:00 on Jan. 24). Parking options include a garage next to the finish line (free before 7:00 AM, paid after), street parking where allowed, Orange Street lots (first-come, first-serve), the metered Castillo de San Marcos lot, and free parking at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Proceeds support youth running programs in St. Johns County, including middle and high school cross-country and track teams and the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind; ACRR reports donating more than $300,000 to these programs since 1989. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
