Race to the Taste 5K

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT

Location: St. Augustine, FL; 1340 A1A South, 32080
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a rock and roll themed 5K through scenic St. Augustine, then celebrate with food, music, and community at the Taste of St. Augustine festival.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Who it's for

For a Cause
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Lace up for the Race to the Taste 5K, a vibrant event combining a scenic run with a lively post-race festival. Enjoy a rock and roll themed course through Anastasia State Park and local neighborhoods, welcoming runners, walkers, and families. Your registration includes free admission to the "Taste of St. Augustine," where you can savor local dishes and live music. Beyond the fun, every step supports EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in their mission to aid individuals on their recovery journey.

What to expect

Run or walk a chip-timed 5K on a flat course through Anastasia State Park.Enjoy a rock and roll themed event where dressing up is encouraged.Celebrate post-race with free admission to the Taste of St. Augustine, featuring live music and local food.

Standout details

Course through beautiful Anastasia State Park
Rock and roll themed race
Free admission to Taste of St. Augustine
Benefits EPIC Behavioral Healthcare

Perks & features

After-Party
Chip Timed

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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The course

Flat
Walkers welcome

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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.

WHEN SUNDAY, 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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