RAPTOR RUN 3K

🏃‍♂️ Raptor Run 3K

The Raptor Run 3K is presented by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.

🌱 Beneficiary

Beneficiary: TBD local wildlife conservation organization

🐊 The Alligator Farm Foundation

The mission of the Alligator Farm Foundation is to promote and support conservation, research, and education as they relate to animals in the wild and under human care. Our goal is to provide support to organizations and individuals who are pursuing these areas in an effective and efficient manner.

📅 When

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM

💵 Entry Fees

• Early Registration: $35 December 10 - January 18
• Pre-Race Registration: $40 January 19 - February 28
• Race Day Registration: $45

🗓 Schedule of Events

• Pre-Race Bib/Shirt Pick Up: February 27th, 2026, 12 - 4 PM at the Anastasia Island Conservation Center
• Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up: March 1st, 2026, 6:00 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm
• Race Start: March 1st, 2026 - 8:00 AM
• Entry Limit: Registration will be capped at 500 entries.

⚠️ Refund Policy

There are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency, or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

🎉 Race Day Vendor Fun!

• Matanzas Riverkeeper
• Pet Paradise
• Whitney Lab
• Ancient City Road Runners
• Snyder Air
• Sunrise Coffee

🌟 Phenomenal Sponsors!

• Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Center
• The Bailey Group
• Hybrid Design
• The NOC
• Snyder Air
• Old City PR
• Pet Paradise St. Augustine
• ServiceProsUSA
• KB Homes
• Blackfly Restaurant

🏁 Course

Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world-famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm. Strollers and costumes are allowed. Children must run or walk the entire course on their own feet to register and receive a medal and race shirt. There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile, and finish.

Digital time clock will be viewable at the finish.
USATF Certified Course: 3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

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Parking: There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.

🏆 Awards

Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in age groups ranging from 9 and under to 70 and older will receive awards. The award ceremony will be held by 9:00 AM on race day. Special awards provided to overall winners and some prizes may be awarded randomly!

👕 Race Swag

Participants will receive a beautiful and unique t-shirt, robust finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and a complimentary child’s admission ticket to the Alligator Farm for every adult ticket purchase. Shirt availability and size are only guaranteed to those who register by February 19, 2026.

⏱ Race Timing and Scoring

The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com.

📧 Race Contact Information

Email: ganderson@alligatorfarm.com or education@alligatorfarm.com

🔗 Race URL

For more details, visit: Raptor Run 3K Registration