Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Lighthouse 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run
• Date: February 15, 2025
• Location: 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, FL
• Website: Race Registration

🎉 History

• Established: The inaugural race took place in 1983.
• Original Name: "Bud Light Twilight Lighthouse Run."
• Qualifying Race: The Lighthouse 5K serves as a qualifier for the famed Gate River Run.
• Fun for Kids: The Fun Run offers a true treat for the little runners!

🏆 Awards and Activities

• Award Ceremony: Following the race on the beautiful Lighthouse grounds.
• Children's Activities: Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, and more!
• Support the Lighthouse: Free tower climbs are available.
• Proceeds Benefit: Various JSL service projects and local non-profits.

📅 Race Details

• Where: 5K and Fun Run Start and End at the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
• When: Saturday, February 15, 2025. 5K starts at 8:00 AM, Fun Run at 9:00 AM, Award Ceremony at 9:15 AM.
• Parking: Available in surrounding areas including the Lighthouse, soccer fields, RB Hunt Elementary, and St. Augustine Yacht Club.

🏁 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

• Deadline: Online registration closes at 10:00 AM on February 14, 2025.
• Walk-up Registration: Available from 7:00-7:45 AM on race day.
• Entry Fees: Are NON-REFUNDABLE.

🏅 Awards

• Post-Race Celebration: Awards and refreshments will be provided.
• Top Participants: Awards for the top three participants in each age group.

👶 Age Divisions

• Categories: 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.
• Gender Groups: Each age division has separate male and female groups.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Packets will be at Blue Water Jewelers on February 13, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
• Race Day Pick-Up: Available beginning at 7:00 AM.

👕 T-Shirts

• Guaranteed Size: T-Shirts are guaranteed to everyone who registers by January 31, 2025.
• Early Registration: Encouraged as T-Shirts may not be available for later entrants.