3rd Annual FCA 5K / 1M Run in Fernandina Beach

Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 AM in Fernandina Beach for this FCA race/fundraising 5K / 1M event.  The race will be at the Main Beach Park and be entirely on roads.  

Benefitting:   Proceeds from this race benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Nassau County. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.

To learn more about FCA locally, please visit THIS LINK.

Runner Amenities:

SHIRTS   All runners registered by March 18, 2026 at midnight will receive a shirt for the size they request; and after that, as supplies permit.

GOODIE BAGS   All participants will receive a goodie bag with giveaways and vendor/sponsor handouts.

FINISHER GIFTS   All finishers will receive a FCA branded gift.

PICKUP INFO   Pre-Race Packet Pick-up: If you want to grab your t-shirt, bib, and sponsor bags before arriving at the race, we will be at Game Changers Running Store on Friday, March 28, 2026 from 3-6pm for packet pickup. We will be inside the store in the back.

Race Day Check in   We will begin with check-in at 7:00am at the registration table. You will receive your t-shirt, bib & race packet, if you choose not to on Friday afternoon/evening. Look for the FCA tent.

Race Awards   

OVERALL AWARDS   Overall Awards will be presented as follows:

Men - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Women - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place

AGE GROUPS  Age group awards will be presented to the top male and the top female in age groups: 
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
**NO DOUBLE DIPPING. Runners will receive only one award: overall or an age group award.**