Race to the Taste 5K
About This Event
Race to the Taste 5K
WHERE A course through the beautiful Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhoods! It all starts at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.
WHENSUNDAY, April 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
Enjoy the "Taste of St. Augustine!" after the race!
WHAT IS THE RACE TO THE TASTE A 5K race for both runners and walkers! We encourage strollers and families to join in on the fun! As always, the race is rock and roll themed and dressing up is ALWAYS encouraged! Our event is chip timed by Hasselmania Productions: Chip Timed Event, CERTIFIED Race Course, "Out and Back" Race
WHO BENEFITS All proceeds benefit EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, allowing us to continue helping people on their recovery journey and those dealing with the disease of addiction.
AWARDS
- Top Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 in each age group: 9 and 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 and above.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS
Friday, April 10, 2026, 4-6 pm EPIC Behavioral Healthcare 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-2273, x 4002
COST- $25 until January 31
$30 February 1 - February 28
$35 March 1 - March 31
$40 April 1 - April 11
$45 day of Race
DAY OF THE RACE April 12, 2026 8:30 - 10:00 AM St. Augustine Amphitheatre (at the START/FINISH line) 1340C A1A South | St. Augustine, FL 32080 COST- $45
In-Person Registration is available during packet pickup at 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084 as well as prior to the Race Sunday morning.
Register for the Race to the Taste & receive 1 Free admission into The Taste of St. Augustine! Runners will enjoy free admission for themselves and a 1/2-off coupon for a guest to The Taste of St. Augustine! (Regular Taste admission is $10 so a runner's guest will be able to pay $5 to get into the Taste.) Relax after the race and enjoy live music on the Amphitheater Backyard stage, along with sampling over 25 local restaurant's signature dishes! ("Taste Tickets" available for purchase at the event)
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