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St. John Sunset Run

Sat, May 9, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT

Location
Pensacola, FL
325 South Navy Blvd., 32507
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A family-friendly 5K and fun run along scenic Bayou Grande, featuring a flat course and a festive post-race celebration.

  • Fun
  • Scenic

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join the 42nd annual St. John Sunset Run, a welcoming 5K event along the scenic Bayou Grande in Pensacola's Navy Point community. This fast and flat course is designed for all activity levels, making it an excellent choice for children and families to enjoy together. Participants receive a Sunset Run shirt and a custom finish medal. While not a professionally timed race for individual awards, the event culminates in a joyful celebration with music and food, creating a memorable experience for everyone.

What to expect

  • Run a fast, flat 5K course along the beautiful Bayou Grande.
  • Enjoy a one-mile fun run perfect for children and families.
  • Celebrate your finish with music and food at the post-race gathering.

Standout details

  • 42nd annual event
  • Scenic Bayou Grande course
  • Fast and flat 5K
  • Custom finish medal & shirt

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Sunset Run is a 5k event along Bayou Grande in the community of Navy Point in Pensacola.  The course starts and ends at St. John Catholic School and is fast and flat for participants of all activity levels.  All registered  5k participants will receive a Sunset Run shirt and a custom finish medal at the finish line, while supplies last. This is not a professionally timed race event for individual awards.  A one mile "fun run" will be held after the 5k.  The 42nd annual St. John Sunset Run is an excellent participation event for children and families to enjoy together, with a celebration of music and food following the run.

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, May 8th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at St. John Catholic School (325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola).  This is a rain or shine event.  Sorry, no refunds or registration transfers.

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