Matanzas 5000

45th Annual Matanzas 5000

January 18, 2025

8 AM Start

25 W Castillo Dr

Francis Field, West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, USA

This year’s Prize Pool is worth $4,200 for more detail click here

1st Place - Male & Female - $600.00

2nd Place - Male & Female - $400.00

3rd Place - Male & Female - $300.00

4th Place - Male & Female - $150.00

5th Place - Male & Female - $100.00

Masters - Male & Female - $150.00

Grand Masters - Male & Female - $150.00

Senior Grand Masters - Male & Female - $150.00

AGE GROUP Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place - Male & Female:

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 older.

First Coast Rehabilitation will provide free massages in the gym after the race.

The Matanzas 5000 Mission

Florida’s fastest 5K, the MATANZAS 5000 benefits youth running programs in St. John’s County, Florida.

It is vital to our mission to support St. Johns County youth running programs. Each year, race proceeds from the Matanzas 5000 benefit track and cross-country running programs at SJC high schools and middle schools, as well as the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. This provides funding for uniforms, timing equipment, travel expenses, awards, course maintenance, and even running shoes.

We also host an annual youth running camp where we teach the fundamentals of running, teamwork, sportsmanship, and how running gives a lifetime of health and social benefits.

Since 1989, ACRR has donated more than $300,000.00 to youth running programs, all made possible by your continued support and by the generosity of our valued Matanzas 5000 sponsors.

Other Important Details:

Packet Pickup:

Packet Pick Up is available in 2 locations on Friday, Jan. 17th.

• Jacksonville Location:
  • 1st Place Sports - 10am - 5pm
  • 3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
• St. Augustine Location:
  • Friday Jan 17th - 3pm - 7pm
  • Saturday, Jan 18 - 6:30am - 8am
  • Ketterlinus Elementary School
  • 67 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Parking Options:

• Garage next to Finish Line: This is free if you arrive before 7:00AM. After that, it costs $15.00 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. The Matanzas 5000 is a USATF-certified course (FL12049EBM).