Matanzas 5000
A Jacksonville Grand Prix Event
Sat, January 24, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Francis Field, West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, USA
🏃♂️ The 46th Annual Matanzas 5000 Florida’s FASTEST 5K returns on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM 📍 Francis Field – 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Run this fast course through the scenic streets of historic St. Augustine.
Prize Pool: $4,200
Top finishers will compete for cash prizes across multiple categories:
- Place: Male/Female Prize:
- 1 st $600
- 2 nd $400
- 3 rd $300
- 4 th $150
- 5 th $100
- Masters (40+) $150
- Grand Masters (50+) $150
- Senior Grand Masters (60+) $150
- Age Group Awards (Male & Female) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each group: 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+
Race Timing
Chip-timed by 1st Place Sports. Participants must cross the timing mats to be included in official results. Final times will reflect both chip and gun time.
Post-Race Recovery
Enjoy free massages provided by First Coast Rehabilitation in the gym after the race.
Florida’s Fastest 5K with a Purpose
Since 1989, the Matanzas 5000 has raised and donated well over $300,000 to support youth running programs in St. Johns County. Proceeds benefit middle and high school track and cross-country teams, including the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
Your Impact
Race proceeds help fund:
- Team uniforms and running shoes
- Timing equipment and travel expenses
- Awards, course maintenance, and more
Beyond the Finish Line
ACRR also hosts an annual youth running camp, teaching fundamentals of running, teamwork, and sportsmanship—instilling lifelong values of health and community.
Parking Information:
- Garage next to Finish Line Free before 7:00 AM $15.00 for all-day parking after 7:00 AM
- Street Parking Allowed where curbs are not painted yellow and no “Reserved Parking” signage is present Available along San Marco Avenue and US Highway 1
- Orange Street Lots Near Race Expo, first-come, first-serve
- Castillo de San Marcos Lot Metered ($1.50/hour), accepts credit/debit Paid parking begins at 8:00 AM
- Prince of Peace Catholic Church Free parking at 100 San Marco Avenue
Note: Parking rates are set by the City of St. Augustine. Race organizers do not receive any portion of parking fees.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
- $39.44 Now registering Jul 28 – Nov 30
- Register for 5K $44.79 Dec 1 – Jan 16
- $50.14 Jan 17 – Jan 23
- $55.49 Jan 24 – Jan 23
