Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

Event Overview

• Purpose: In an effort to continue our support for the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the League hosts an annual 5K & Fun Run!
• Inaugural Race: The inaugural race in 1983 was originally titled the “Bud Light Twilight Lighthouse Run.”
• Qualifying Race: The Lighthouse 5K is a chipped race that serves as a qualifier for the famed Gate River Run.
• Activities: The Fun Run is a true treat for the little runners! Each year the staff at the Lighthouse provides activities for the kids such as face painting, arts and crafts, and more!

Event Details

• Where: 5K and Fun Run will Start and End at St. Augustine Lighthouse.
• When: Race day is Saturday, February 21, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. Award Ceremony is at 9:15 AM.
• Awards: Don’t miss the awards ceremony following the race on the beautiful Lighthouse grounds.
• Climb Opportunity: Don’t miss the opportunity to support the Lighthouse and climb the tower for FREE!

Proceeds

• Support: Proceeds from the Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run benefit numerous JSL service projects.
• Community Contribution: Provide financial support for local non-profit organizations in our community.

Parking

• Available Areas: Parking will be available on race day in a few areas surrounding the lighthouse neighborhood.
• Locations: You may find parking at/across from the Lighthouse, outside the soccer fields on Red Cox Drive, RB Hunt Elementary School front parking lot, and along the side of the road.
• Additional Lot: St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot.

Race Course

• Distance: Flat 3.1 miles through Historic Lighthouse Park and Davis Shores.
• Certification: USATF CERTIFIED COURSE - FL13006EBM
• Course Map: Click here for the course map.

Registration

• Timing: Online registration will begin in August and will close 15 minutes prior to race start.
• Refund Policy: Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Awards

• Celebration: Awards will be given out at the Post-Race Celebration along with refreshments.
• Top Participants: The top three participants in each age group will receive awards.

Age Divisions

• Divisions: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85 & Above.
• Groups: Each age division has separate male and female groups.

Packet Pick-Up

• Location: Packet pick-up will take place at Jimmy Hula's 709 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
• Date: On Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
• Race Day: Packets will also be available on race day beginning at 7am.

T-Shirts

• Registration: We encourage all participants to register early as T-Shirts may not be available for later entrants.
• Deadline: The deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is February 9th.

More Information

• URL: For more details, visit Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run.