WRC Logo
runsignup.com

Run Like the Dickens

location_city Fernandina Beach

location_on Florida

flag United States

calendar_today 13 Dec, 2025

directions_run Running

language Official Website

Register

About the Event

Join us for another year of family fun at "Run Like the Dickens!" This one-mile fun run will be held at Main Beach, Amelia Island on Saturday, December 13, 2025, starting at 8:30AM.  Check-in and onsite registration opens at 7:30am.  Please meet at the Sandbar Amelia Island and look for the registration table. 

Come early for the pre-race warm up, courtesy of the YMCA. It'll get you fired up for the fun! The course will be a simple out, round the tree, and back beach run, direction may change based on conditions. Please note that this is not a chipped race.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Sandbar Amelia Island directly following the race and Santa will also be onsite for photo ops!

Register online through Friday, November 21st until 5:00PM to receive an official Run Like the Dickens t-shirt. If you register after 11/21 or onsite, we will do our best to have a t-shirt mailed to you or available for pick-up at the Welcome Center. This year, we will have youth sized shirts as an option.

All are welcome - including kids and dogs. Costumes are encouraged! Laughs are guaranteed!

Run Like the Dickens is brought to you in partnership with the YMCA, Sandbar Amelia Island, and Salty Sports Society; presented by the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and sponsored by the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council.

Additional Dickens on Centre information at AmeliaIsland.com/Dickens. Overnight stay information available at AmeliaIsland.com/holiday.

Registrations are non-refundable.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 13, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

Event has passed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Fernandina Beach.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 10.7° / 18.0°
wb_sunny 7.9° / 16.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.7 /
water_drop 78.7%

About Fernandina Beach

Scenic view of

Fernandina Beach is a city in and the county seat of Nassau County, Florida, United States, in the state's northeastern corner. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, situated on Amelia Island, and is one of the municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville.

Read more launch

Hotels & Places to Stay

Nearby Races

Cannon Ball Run

Cannon Ball Run

location_on Fernandina Beach, Florida, US

calendar_today Jan 03, 2026

New Year 5K, 10K & Half Marathon at Ed Austin Regional Park, Jacksonville, FL (01S40)

New Year 5K, 10K & Half Marathon at Ed Austin Reg…

location_on Jacksonville, Florida, US

calendar_today Jan 03, 2026

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Jacksonville

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Jacksonville

location_on Jacksonville, Florida, US

calendar_today Jan 04, 2026

10th Annual Be Bold 5K

10th Annual Be Bold 5K

location_on Jacksonville, Florida, US

calendar_today Jan 10, 2026

Recommended for You

Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.

Our pick
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

Nov 21, 2026

Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…

Read more
Our pick
Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Nov 28, 2026

Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…

Read more
Our pick
Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Dec 13, 2026

Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…

Read more
Our pick
Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Mar 21, 2027

Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …

Read more

Get race deals & updates

Subscribe to our newsletter for curated race picks and discounts.