The 47th Annual Matanzas 5000
Florida’s FASTEST 5K takes place on January 16th, 2027 at 8:00 AM
📍 Francis Field – 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The scenic course winds through the streets of historic St. Augustine
This year’s Prize Pool is worth $4,000 for more detail click here
The Matanzas 5000 Mission
Proceeds from this race benefit the cross-country running programs at St. Johns County high schools and middle schools, as well as the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Since 1989, ACRR has donated more than $350,000.00 to youth running programs, all made possible by your continued support and by the generosity of our valued Matanzas 5K sponsors.
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MATANZAS 5000 has raised over $350,000.00 for our local schools!
Packet Pickup:
Packet Pick Up is available in 2 locations on Friday, January 15.
Jacksonville Location:
1st Place Sports - 10am - 5pm
St. Augustine Location:
Friday Jan 15 - 3pm - 7pm
Saturday, Jan 16 - 6:30am - 8am
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Parking Options:
Garage next to Finish Line: This is free if you arrive before 7:00AM. After that, it costs $20.00 to park for the entire day.
Street parking: This is allowed anywhere the curb is not painted yellow and where “Reserved Parking” does not appear on a sign or on the pavement. There are many such spots on San Marco Avenue and US Highway 1.
Orange Street parking lots: The lots near the Race Expo location will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Castillo de San Marcos: This metered lot accepts credit and debit cards with paid parking enforced starting at 8AM ($1.50/hour).
The Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Located at 100 San Marco Avenue, the church offers free parking.
Please note: Race organizers have no control over parking rates set by the City of St. Augustine, and the race receives no portion of the parking fees.
The race will be chip timed through 1st Place Sports. You must cross the timing mats to be included in the results. Your race results and final time will include both chip time and gun time.
