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Matanzas 5000

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St. Augustine, Florida, United States

calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026

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sell $39.44

About the Event

Chase a personal best and cash prizes on a famously fast course at the **46th Annual Matanzas 5000 on Saturday, January 24, 2026**. Known as Florida's Fastest 5K, this prestigious event kicks off at 8:00 AM from Francis Field in the heart of historic St. Augustine, offering a flat, scenic route perfect for record-setting times. With a substantial prize pool of $4,000 and awards for top finishers, masters, grandmasters, and 15 age groups, the race attracts serious competitors from across the region.

Beyond the competition, your participation makes a meaningful impact, as proceeds from this long-standing event have raised over $300,000 to support youth running programs and local middle and high school track teams. Register by January 18th to guarantee your event shirt and secure your spot in this iconic, chip-timed race that perfectly blends high-speed competition with deep community support in one of America's most beautiful cities.

Races Offered

5K

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$39.44

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in St. Augustine.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.0° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 16.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.2 /

water_drop 74.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.0° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 16.2°

air 14.2 km/h

water_drop 74.8%

About St. Augustine

Learn more about the host city, St. Augustine.

St. Augustine lays claim to being the oldest city in the United States. It is 30 minutes south of Jacksonville in the First Coast, and is full of romantic ambiance and old world charm. It is best known for its remarkable historic streets and attractions, Spanish-style architecture, and panoramic bayfront views.