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Running in St. Augustine, FL

Your local guide to races, running stores, and the St. Augustine running community.

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Running in St. Augustine at a Glance

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Oct – Apr

Cooler temperatures, lower humidity

thermostat Typical Weather

45–92°F

Year-round running climate

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Flat

Road, trail, and beach routes

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5K & 10K

Most popular race distances

Fastest St. Augustine Runners, 2026 Cross Country

Season bests from 11 St. Augustine-area schools, including Ponte Vedra and St. Johns, pulled from the Florida XC database.

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Times are as run, on the course each athlete raced, so they are not course-adjusted. Regular season and postseason meets in the database only. Missing a school? Let us know.

Latest St. Augustine Running News

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Weekend Recap: Pre-State Is Off, Episcopal Wins JAC, Sallault and Thompson Roll, and LaBelle Takes the Sugar Run at Clewiston

Cross Country · October 12, 2026

Weekend Recap: Pre-State Is Off, Episcopal Wins JAC, Sallault and Thompson Roll, and LaBelle Takes the Sugar Run at Clewiston

Thursday through Saturday, October 8 to 10, meet by meet: with Pre-State canceled for Hurricane Isaias, Episcopal's girls won the JAC Invitational over Bishop Kenny and Nease as Jillian Jakab won the race, Axel Sallault and Quentin Thompson won at South Marion and Wildwood, Spanish River swept the individual titles at Snake Bite while Columbus won the boys' team race, Bolles was eighth in the Eastern States Championship at Manhattan, and LaBelle won the boys' title at the Clewiston XC Sugar Run Invite, with photos from Dr. Bob Cooke.

Florida's Top 10 Sophomore Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)

Cross Country · October 9, 2026

Florida's Top 10 Sophomore Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)

Douglas Seth of Flagler Palm Coast and Annabella Tomasic of Bishop Moore lead Florida's tenth graders. The top 10 sophomore boys and girls, with three sophomore girls in the statewide top 10.

Week 7 Girls Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings

Cross Country · October 4, 2026

Week 7 Girls Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings

Niceville swept the Wildcat Invitational and stays first, Bishop Kenny moves to second over Bishop Moore on depth, Chiles won the flrunners.com Race of Champions by 56 points, and Ponte Vedra comes into the ten after winning Speziale.

Week 7 Boys Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings

Cross Country · October 4, 2026

Week 7 Boys Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings

Belen was second of 40 teams in the Great American Race of Champions, Nease stays second after finishing seventh there, Ponte Vedra comes in at fifth after beating Vanguard at Speziale, and Fort Myers won the flrunners.com Race of Champions.

Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale

Cross Country · October 4, 2026

Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale

Thursday through Saturday, October 1 to 3, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit wins the COROS Race of Champions at the Great American XC Festival in Cary in 14:35.9, the fastest time by a Florida boy this season, with Armando Cruz sixth and Belen second of 40 teams on a hilly, humid morning that slowed the rest of the Florida contingent. Will Moss and Eva McMenemy-Hoang win the Race of Champions titles at flrunners.com in Lakeland and Fort Myers and Chiles take the team races, Luke Ross runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra beats Vanguard twice at the Craig Speziale Invitational, Jaxon Kiper returns with a 15:24 at Don Bishop, Brody Johnson beats Luis Rivera by half a second at Harmony, Lainee Mercer runs 18:24 at Wild Bulldog, and Madison Muller stays unbeaten at Venice. David Barton of Maclay runs a 22-second personal best of 15:28 at the Alexander Invitational in Georgia. Bishop Kenny's girls are 16th of 44 in the Nike XC Town Twilight Race of Champions in Indiana. Twenty-six meets and more than 20,800 results.

Craig Speziale Invitational Preview 2026: Race Simulator Picks

Cross Country · October 2, 2026

Craig Speziale Invitational Preview 2026: Race Simulator Picks

We ran every entered team at Saturday's Craig Speziale Invitational at Ponte Vedra through our Race Simulator. Bolles is a clear pick in the boys' race; four girls' teams are within seven points.

Upcoming Races in St. Augustine

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Frequently Asked Questions About Running in St. Augustine

What running races are in St. Augustine, Florida? expand_more

St. Augustine currently has 9 upcoming running races across distances including 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, 6K, 3K. The next race is Jail Break 5K on October 24, 2026. Browse the events listed above for registration links and full race details.

Where can I buy running shoes in St. Augustine? expand_more

While there are no specialty running stores listed in St. Augustine yet, check our full Florida running store directory for the nearest options.

Are there running clubs or coaches in St. Augustine? expand_more

St. Augustine has an active running community. Check our full directory for local running clubs, coaches, and fitness groups near St. Augustine.

What distances can I race in St. Augustine? expand_more

Runners in St. Augustine can choose from 5 distances: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, 6K, 3K. Whether you're looking for a quick 5K or training for a longer event, St. Augustine has options for every level.

What is the best time of year to run in St. Augustine, Florida? expand_more

The best running season in St. Augustine is October through April, when temperatures average 55–75°F with lower humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid, so runners should plan for early morning or evening runs and stay hydrated. St. Augustine currently has 9 races scheduled — most Florida races are concentrated in the cooler months.

Running in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is home to an active running community with 9 upcoming races this season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, St. Augustine has the roads, trails, and community to support your goals.

Looking for routes? Our guide to running in St. Augustine covers the best parks, trails, and waterfront loops, plus where the local group runs meet.

Browse all upcoming races in St. Augustine above, or see every upcoming race in St. Augustine with filters for distance, surface, and race date. Running a race in St. Augustine? Submit your event to get listed for free.

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