2026 Dick’s Run to the Sun 5K
Presented by the Florida Striders Track Club
Join us for a Strider favorite! The Run to the Sun 5K is back and better than ever—offering runners a fast, scenic, and flat out-and-back course along beautiful River Road in Orange Park.
📅 Race Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM sharp
📍 Location: 455 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL
💥 Part of the 1st Place Sports Grand Prix Series
🌟 Why Run This Race?
River breezes = cooler temps for better PRs
Finisher medals for the first 600 finishers
Kids under 18 receive a discounted rate—because all proceeds go right back to supporting local youth programs 💛
Snacks and water post-race + a halfway water stop to keep you fueled
🏆 Awards
Overall Male & Female
Masters & Grand Masters
1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group
🕘 Awards ceremony at 9:00 AM
You must be present to claim your age group award.
📦 Packet Pickup
Friday, April 17 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 1st Place Sports – Baymeadows (3931 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville)
📍 1st Place Sports – San Marco (2016 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville)
Early pickup is the best way to guarantee your shirt!
Race Day Pickup begins at 6:15 AM near the start line
📝 Registration Info
Online registration closes Thursday, April 16 at NOON
In-store registration available through Friday, April 17 at 1st Place Sports
Race day registration opens a 6:15 am 🔗 Register now:
💡 No refunds unless you purchased Race Roster’s optional refund protection.
💚 About the Florida Striders Track Club
We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates all race proceeds to youth fitness initiatives in our community. When you run with us, you’re helping kids stay active, healthy, and strong.
💸 Striders Members save $5 on registration!
Not a member yet? Visit floridastriders.com
Special thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods as the title sponsor! Another Huge thanks to bestbet for their long-time support and generosity.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Run to the Sun 5k
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
5k Run
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$40.75
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Jan 24 – Feb 4 -
Register for Run to the Sun 5k$46.29
Regular
Now registering Feb 5 – Mar 19 -
$51.82
Final
Mar 20 – Apr 17
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Chris DeDecker
- Phone
- 8506024608
