Bridge of Lions 5K The 42nd Annual Bridge of Lions 5K is back! Join us downtown for this can’t-miss St. Augustine tradition. Runners and walkers will start at the historic Castillo de San Marcos in downtown St. Augustine, cross the iconic Bridge of Lions, and wind through beautiful Davis Shores. The race finishes at Oglethorpe Park on Anastasia Island, where participants will receive a custom-designed finisher medal and enjoy snacks, refreshments, and post-race fun. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this classic event—registration is limited to 1,550 participants!
You will be refunded $20 as a thank you when you get 5 friends to sign up using the referral link you receive with your registration confirmation email. Bring friends and family members of all ages to run or walk this nostalgic 5K!
Overall Male and Female winners of the 5K will receive awards. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes will be awarded to both male and female runners in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & above Fastest Team Largest Team
5K: T-Shirt (Unisex sizing)
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Feb 16 | Feb 20 |
| $30.00 | Feb 21 | Mar 30 | |
| $35.00 | Mar 31 | Apr 29 | |
| $40.00 | Apr 30 | May 30 | |
| $45.00 | May 31 | Jun 29 | |
| $50.00 | Jun 30 | Jul 11 |
Pre Race Packet Pick Up will be located at the Guy Harvey Resort in St. Augustine Beach on Friday, July 11th from 11:30am - 4:00pm. Details have been and will be sent to participants. Race Day Packet Pick Up will begin 6am to 7:15 July 12th at the Start Line at 1 South Castillo Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,344 | 37:12 | 15:49 |
| 2024 | 1,191 | 36:56 | 15:56 |
| 2023 | 1,091 | 36:48 | 15:50 |
| 2022 | 1,033 | 37:23 | 17:26 |
| 2021 | 1,075 | 35:59 | 16:25 |
| 2019 | 1,203 | 34:12 | 16:36 |
| 2018 | 1,090 | 35:08 | 16:41 |
| 2017 |
Interested in this race?
There is parking on both ends of the race, near the START (Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 1 S Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084) and the FINISH (Oglethorpe Park.) The distance between both locations is under a mile. Participants in the past typically chose to park at either location and walk back to their vehicle after the race.
| 1,171 |
| 35:03 |
| 17:15 |
| 2016 | 1,159 | 35:15 | 17:37 |
| 2015 | 1,104 | 33:52 | 16:10 |
| 2010 | 749 | 33:13 | 17:27 |
| 2009 | 820 | 32:18 | 16:10 |