Join us in making a difference—become a sponsor of the Shine a Light 5K and help fight food insecurity one step at a time. Please text (248)701-8469 or email jcaudill44@gmail.com to get your logo on the back of the race shirt! STARTING LINE & FINISH LINE WILL BE AT ANASTASIA CHURCH THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM! This is a 5K run through Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhood. The roads are covered in a hammock with lots of shade and through some of St. Johns County's most beautiful terrain. The race begins at Anastasia Church, proceeds with a run through the park with turns and hills, then through one of St. Augustine’s beautiful neighborhoods. The last leg of the run shoots the runners back Old Beach Road to the finish line at Anastasia Church. Anastasia Church is one of our community partners and they have graciously invited us to use their beautiful, shaded property in the back lot for our starting and finish line. The doors will be open for participants to use the facilities inside. There is plenty of parking for everyone!
Over All Male and Females and MASTERS 1st Place Male and Female will be recognized. Age Group awards will also be presented to: (Gold, Silver, Bronze) 9 and under 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-24 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80 and over Your Race Entry Includes chip timed event, T-Shirt & Goody Bag & Finisher Medals. First place overall and masters winners get a beautiful custom Shine a Light plaque! Top 3 age group awards get place specific medals.
5K: T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
Virtual 5K - Ship my packet to me: T-Shirt
0.0K No run- No walk. Pick up my shirt and packet: T-Shirt
0.0K No run- No walk. Mail me my shirt: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Apr 24 | Aug 1 |
| $45.00 | Aug 1 | Oct 1 | |
| $49.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 17 | |
| Virtual 5K - Ship my packet to me | $45.00 | Apr 24 | Oct 16 |
| 0.0K No run- No walk. Pick up my shirt and packet | $22.00 | Apr 24 | Oct 5 |
| $27.00 | Oct 5 | Oct 16 | |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165 | 37:22 | 17:22 |
| 2024 | 132 | 38:15 | 19:56 |
| 2023 | 129 | 45:15 | 20:41 |
Interested in this race?
| 0.0K No run- No walk. Mail me my shirt |
| $32.00 |
| Feb 4 |
| Oct 16 |
Start Time: 08:00 AM EDT Awards: 09:00 AM EDT Price: $40 Early Bird Pricing Registration: Price increases to $45.00 There is plenty of parking at Anastasia Church and door will be open for restrooms. The race will begin right at 08:00 AM! Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time so you don't miss the start! Don't worry... we have your caffeine needs covered! Coffee, tea and pastries are available for purchase.
Friday October 16th at Anastasia Baptist Church at 1650 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 between 4pm to 6:30pm. Saturday October 17th at Anastasia Baptist Church at 1650 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 between 6:30am to 7:30am.